Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7.5% match on retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is looking for a Controller to provide strategic leadership in Hartford, CT. This high-impact role involves leading the finance team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and collaborating directly with executive leadership.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and a strong background in financial reporting and audit coordination. The position features a salary range of $110,000 to $150,000, along with comprehensive benefits including retirement matching and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial reporting, audit coordination, and month-end close leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting for executive leadership.
• Develop and mentor the accounting team.
• Optimize reporting tools to deliver clear, board-ready financial insights.
• Oversee audit preparation and manage relationships with external auditors.
• Partner with leadership on capital projects and operational strategy.
• Support modernization of finance systems, reporting infrastructure, and accounting processes.

Skills

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Controller

Greater Hartford, CT

$110,000 – $150,000 + comprehensive benefits

Why This Role Hits Different

• Direct right hand to the CFO with exposure to executive leadership and board reporting
• Strategic Controller role supporting a $200M organization
• Clear succession planning with the Controller positioned for AVP and future CFO trajectory
• Opportunity to modernize and strengthen the finance function during a major operational transformation
• Strong team
• High-visibility Controller role supporting a phenomenal CFO with a great sense of humor
• Strong benefits, including 7.5% match on retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, PTO, and more
• If you are looking for a high-impact Controller role with executive exposure, strategic influence, and long-term leadership runway, this Controller opportunity stands out.

What You’ll Own

• Lead monthly close and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting for executive leadership
• Develop and mentor the accounting team
• Optimize reporting tools to deliver clear, board-ready financial insights
• Oversee audit preparation and manage relationships with external auditors
• Partner with leadership on capital projects and operational strategy
• Support modernization of finance systems, reporting infrastructure, and accounting processes

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Strong background in financial reporting, audit coordination, and month-end close leadership

This Controller role blends strategic leadership, operational ownership, and a clear path toward executive finance leadership.