Controller

CFS; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a hands-on Controller who partners with the CFO to oversee accounting and drive strategic financial leadership. This role offers visibility across the business, with opportunities to expand into broader finance leadership and streamline processes.

The Controller will lead the accounting team, manage close cycles, and collaborate with operations to improve profitability, including ERP optimization and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Finance and understanding of cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and financial reporting
• Oversee accounting operations, audits, internal controls, and GAAP compliance
• Manage cost accounting, inventory accounting, and project accounting activities
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial performance and profitability
• Drive ERP optimization, automation, and process improvement initiatives
• Support budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and growth initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Looking for a hands‑on Controller role with direct CFO partnership and visibility across the business? This opportunity offers the chance to lead accounting, influence strategic decisions, and expand into broader finance leadership responsibilities.

Controller

Location: Hybrid | Fort Lauderdale, FL

Salary: $140,000 - $160,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Direct partnership with the CFO and executive leadership team
• Opportunity to gain exposure to treasury, banking, corporate finance, and M&A activities
• High-visibility role with influence across finance and operations
• Lead and develop an established accounting team
• Exposure to complex manufacturing and project-based accounting environments
• Opportunity to drive ERP enhancements, process improvements, and automation initiatives
• Partner with global finance stakeholders and senior business leaders
• Play a key role in improving profitability and operational performance
• Clear runway for growth into broader senior finance leadership responsibilities

Key Responsibilities For The Controller

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and financial reporting
• Oversee accounting operations, audits, internal controls, and GAAP compliance
• Manage cost accounting, inventory accounting, and project accounting activities
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial performance and profitability
• Drive ERP optimization, automation, and process improvement initiatives
• Support budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and growth initiatives

Qualifications For The Controller

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Finance and understanding of cost accounting +

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