Controller

CFS; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with 100% match up to 4%

PTO

Insurance programs

Job summary

CFS, a Plainville manufacturing firm, seeks an experienced Controller to oversee accounting, reporting, controls, and decision support. You will manage GL, AR, AP, payroll, and inventory accounting while driving close processes and accuracy across the function.

You will lead monthly/quarterly/annual reporting, strengthen internal controls, and partner with executives to analyze performance, develop KPIs, and guide ERP optimization with teams through system transformations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance leadership experience in a Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory accounting.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely close processes.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Partner with executive leadership to analyze performance, develop KPIs, and drive operational and financial decision-making.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop accounting staff while driving continuous process improvement across the finance organization.

Skills

GAAP

SOX

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

• Direct exposure to senior leadership, including the President and corporate leadership team.


• Two profit-sharing bonus opportunities annually, creating meaningful upside beyond base compensation.


• Lead a critical finance organization with responsibility across accounting, reporting, controls, and operational decision support.


• Play a key role in ERP optimization and leading teams through systems transformation initiatives.


• Comprehensive benefits package including strong medical coverage, 401(k) with 100% match up to 4%, dental, vision, PTO, and employer-paid insurance programs.


• Join an established manufacturing organization where finance is a strategic partner to sales, operations, and purchasing leadership.

Salary: $135,000 - $150,000 + 20% Bonus

Plainville, CT

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Direct exposure to senior leadership, including the President and corporate leadership team.


• Two profit-sharing bonus opportunities annually, creating meaningful upside beyond base compensation.


• Lead a critical finance organization with responsibility across accounting, reporting, controls, and operational decision support.


• Play a key role in ERP optimization and leading teams through systems transformation initiatives.


• Comprehensive benefits package including strong medical coverage, 401(k) with 100% match up to 4%, dental, vision, PTO, and employer-paid insurance programs.


• Join an established manufacturing organization where finance is a strategic partner to sales, operations, and purchasing leadership.

Key Responsibilities For The Controller

• Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory accounting.


• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely close processes.


• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and applicable regulatory requirements.


• Partner with executive leadership to analyze performance, develop KPIs, and drive operational and financial decision-making.


• Recruit, mentor, and develop accounting staff while driving continuous process improvement across the finance organization.

Qualifications For The Controller

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.


• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance leadership experience in a Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar role.

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