Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong medical coverage

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

Dental

Vision

PTO

Employer-paid insurance programs

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks a Controller in Plainville, CT, offering a top-tier compensation package. The role provides direct exposure to senior leadership and two profit-sharing bonus opportunities annually.

You will oversee all accounting functions, drive financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and partner with executives to drive KPIs and strategic decisions. A Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance leadership experience in a Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Experience leading ERP optimization initiatives.

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

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Finance leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Controller
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.