Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations of a growing organization in Bristol, CT. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on accounting oversight, acting as a trusted partner to senior leadership.

The Controller will ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and guide operational decisions while managing a high-performing accounting team and partnering with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting or finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience at Controller/Accounting Manager level.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions including GL, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory accounting.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and deliver financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop KPIs and provide strategic financial insights to leadership.
• Collaborate with executives across operations, sales, and procurement.
• Drive process improvements, system optimizations, and internal controls enhancements.
• Support ERP projects, audits, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

SOX knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Controller | $140,000 – $160,000

Why You Should Join

• Internal promotion created this opening. Step into a well-established organization that invests in developing and advancing its employees.
• Recognized as one of the area’s top employers with a strong reputation for culture, stability, and employee satisfaction.
• Outstanding bonus program with record-setting company performance and one of the strongest payouts in company history.
• Collaborative, people-first culture where leadership is accessible, supportive, and actively invested in employee growth.
• Tenured accounting team with strong systems, processes, and institutional knowledge already in place.
• Celebrating a major company milestone year, highlighting decades of success, growth, and market leadership.
• Opportunity to partner directly with executive leadership and play a key role in driving strategic business decisions.

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations of a highly successful and growing organization. This position offers a blend of strategic leadership and hands‑on accounting oversight while serving as a trusted business partner to senior leadership.

The Controller will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, supporting operational decision‑making, and leading a high‑performing accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, and Inventory Accounting.
• Lead month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes.
• Prepare and deliver accurate financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, SOX, and other financial regulations.
• Develop and monitor key performance metrics to support operational and financial performance.
• Partner with leadership across operations, sales, purchasing, and other functional areas.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to accounting processes, systems, and controls.
• Support ERP optimization efforts and financial system enhancements.Lead audit preparation and coordinate with external auditors.
• Assist with capital expenditure planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop accounting staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience overseeing month‑end close and financial statement preparation.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, and partner with executive leadership.
• Manufacturing, distribution, inventory‑intensive, or related industry experience is highly desirable.