Controller

CFS; Rocky Hill (CT); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS, based in Rocky Hill, CT, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead financial operations for the regional business. This role reports to the VP of Finance and covers the full close, reconciliations, budgeting, and internal controls within a growing, regulatory-driven manufacturing/CPG environment.

You will mentor the accounting team, drive monthly/quarterly/annual reporting, and collaborate with operations to optimize EBITA while benefiting from a flexible hybrid schedule and

Qualifications

• Lead regional financial close, GL reconciliations, and budgeting oversight.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures with executive guidance.
• Mentor accounting team to high productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional financial close, GL reconciliations, and budgeting oversight.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
• Develop internal controls and policies; update with senior leadership.
• Mentor accounting team for high productivity.
• Collaborate with operations to optimize EBITA.
• Handle additional duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

ERP systems

Education

BS Accounting

CPA is a plus

Job description

Salary : $145-165K annually + Bonus

What Is Appealing About This Controller Role

• Flexible hybrid schedule; company poised for ongoing expansion and regulatory-driven transformation
• Growth industry; market is expanding, regulatory changes are positive. Experiencing exponential growth.
• You will Own your region. Strong backing from corporate with setting up procedures and policies (to make things easier) AND with the Autonomy to make your own decisions for your region. Take full ownership of the growth – high visibility!
• Peer level support. Never feel isolated with weekly peer meetings where ideas are shared and help is provided.
• Top 3 in their industry rankings in the U.S.!
• Overall, they are a Billion-dollar business with opportunity to work closely with operations.
• Broader opportunities within the organization; movement into new regions or other business areas possible
• Highly visible reporting line to VP Finance; strong potential for cross-regional/multifunctional advancement

What you will be tasked with in this Controller role

• Directly reporting to the VP of Finance, the Controller will support full financial functions of the region including the financial close, reviewing GL account reconciliations, and providing guidance toward budgeting.
• Monthly quarterly and annual reporting.
• Controller will be instrumental in developing sound internal controls, policies and procedures and updating these as needed with guidance from senior executives.
• Develop, mentor and guide the accounting team to high level of productivity.
• The Controller will ultimately be working strategically with operations to help optimize EBITA
• Additional duties and projects as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications Of The Controller

• BS Accounting, CPA is a plus
• 10+ years financial leadership experience within Manufacturing or CPG industries.
• Experience with a robust ERP system.