Controller

CFS; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Shelton, CT is seeking a hands-on Controller to own the accounting and finance function. You will lead a team of 5 direct reports, manage the general ledger, monthly/quarterly/yearly close, inventory costing, cash, payroll, AP/AR, and coordinate the annual audit with leadership.

This role partners with executive leadership to drive forecasting, reporting, and business decisions. A CPA/CMA is a plus, but not required, with strong GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Progressive accounting experience with supervisory or management responsibility.
• Strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Annual audit experience required.
• Inventory and/or costing experience preferred.
• Sage 100 experience is a plus.
• CPA or CMA is a plus, but not required.
• Consumer products, retail, or experience working with major retailers is a plus.
• Power BI experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
• Oversee the general ledger and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Manage month-end close, account reconciliations, and inventory costing.
• Oversee cash management, banking relationships, AP, AR, and payroll.
• Lead and develop the accounting team.
• Coordinate the annual audit and support tax and compliance requirements.
• Oversee quarterly physical inventory and standard costing.
• Partner with leadership on forecasting, reporting, and business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage 100

Power BI

Job description

Shelton, CT | Full-Time, Onsite

$140,000 - $160,000 + Discretionary Bonus

A stable, growing company in the Shelton area is looking for a hands-on Controller to take ownership of its accounting and finance function. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Controller or a strong Accounting Manager ready to take the next step into a leadership role.

You'll oversee a solid accounting team, work directly with executive leadership, and have the opportunity to improve processes and reporting over time. The company offers a stable environment, strong work/life balance, and is looking for someone who wants to be part of the organization long-term.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• $140K - $160K base salary plus discretionary bonus
• Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM schedule
• Direct exposure to executive leadership
• Full ownership of the accounting function, including financial reporting, close, cash, payroll, AP/AR, and inventory
• Lead a team of 5 direct reports with additional indirect oversight
• Opportunity to improve processes, reporting, and systems without having to rebuild the accounting function from scratch
• Stable, established organization with consistent growth
• Excellent opportunity for an Accounting Manager looking to step into their first Controller position

Key Responsibilities Controller

• Lead the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the company
• Oversee the general ledger and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Manage month-end close, account reconciliations, and inventory costing
• Oversee cash management, banking relationships, AP, AR, and payroll
• Lead and develop the accounting team
• Coordinate the annual audit and support tax and compliance requirements
• Oversee quarterly physical inventory and standard costing
• Partner with leadership on forecasting, reporting, and business decisions
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting

Qualifications Of The Controller

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Progressive accounting experience with supervisory or management responsibility
• Strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills
• Annual audit experience required
• Inventory and/or costing experience preferred
• Sage 100 experience is a plus
• Tax or public accounting experience is a plus
• Consumer products, retail, or experience working with major retailers is a plus
• Power BI experience is a plus
• CPA or CMA is a plus, but not required

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