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 oversee a team and partner with executives to drive accurate reporting, close processes, and strategic forecasting.

This role offers leadership exposure, stability, and a pathway from Accounting Manager to Controller for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the company.

Skills

Supervisory experience

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Audit experience

Inventory costing

Public accounting exposure

Tax experience

Retail/major retailers exposure

CPA/CMA bonus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/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