Assistant Controller

CFS; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead monthly close, enhance internal controls, and drive financial performance in a growth-focused environment in Wisconsin.

The role collaborates with operations and leadership, manages the accounting team, and contributes to strategic decision-making amid an expansion-driven, collaborative culture that values safety, quality, and integrity.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting, Finance, or related degree.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Construction, infrastructure, engineering, or project-based accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close and financial package.
• Review reconciliations and approve journal entries.
• Monthly and quarterly analysis.
• Management of the accounting team.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Education

BS in Accounting, Finance, or related degree

Job description

• Excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow into future accounting leadership positions.
• The company has built a strong reputation around safety, quality, integrity, and customer-focused project execution.
• Opportunity to work closely with operations and leadership to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making.
• Growing organization with strong acquisition and expansion activity.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with a focus on professional development and internal advancement.

Salary

$140,000-$150,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow into future accounting leadership positions.
• The company has built a strong reputation around safety, quality, integrity, and customer-focused project execution.
• Opportunity to work closely with operations and leadership to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making.
• Growing organization with strong acquisition and expansion activity.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with a focus on professional development and internal advancement.

Key Responsibilities For The Assistant Controller

• Manage monthly close and financial package.
• Review reconciliations and approve journal entries.
• Monthly and quarterly analysis.
• Management of the accounting team.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications For The Assistant Controller

• BS in Accounting, Finance, or related degree.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Construction, infrastructure, engineering, or project-based accounting experience preferred.