Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is partnering with a rapidly growing manufacturing company in Connecticut to hire an experienced Controller. This newly created role offers the opportunity to lead the accounting function and influence strategic decisions during a pivotal period of expansion.

You will oversee core close processes, ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, manage audits and working capital, and partner with executives on performance improvement and integration efforts related to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting with leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading M&A activities and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all core accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll accounting, fixed assets, leases, and month-end close.
• Ensure timely, accurate, GAAP-compliant reporting while maintaining strong internal controls.
• Oversee external audits, balance sheet integrity, and risk mitigation.
• Partner with finance and business leaders on complex accounting matters and performance analysis.
• Play an integral role in acquisition readiness, due diligence, integration efforts, and post-close accounting activities.

Skills

Leadership

M&A

US GAAP

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Controller

Salary: $170,000 – $210,000 + 20% annually

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Controller to bring added expertise to their accounting team in a high growth environment.

Why This Controller Opportunity Stands Out:

• This is a newly created upgraded role because of an internal promotion and increased growth the organization is currently experiencing!
• This organization continues to seek out succession planning across finance. The seek out future successors!
• Grown over $100MM in the last year alone with continued substantial growth on the horizon (through long-term contracts)
• Lot of camaraderie amongst the team. Not stuffy at all.
• The Controller will have the opportunity to lead the accounting function during a pivotal period of business growth and organizational development.
• High visibility as the Controller is considered a key partner to executive leadership, influencing financial decisions and operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, systems enhancements, and strong operating discipline.
• Gain broad exposure across accounting operations, controls, audit, compliance, and working capital management.

Key Responsibilities for the Controller:

• The Controller will lead all core accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll accounting, fixed assets, leases, and month-end close activities.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while maintaining strong internal controls and adherence to US GAAP.
• Oversee external audit support, compliance activities, balance sheet integrity, and risk mitigation efforts across the accounting function.
• Partner with finance and business leaders on complex accounting matters, financial performance analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Play an integral role in acquisition readiness, due diligence, integration efforts, and post-close accounting activities.

Qualifications for the Controller:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership of accounting operations and month-end close (in a manufacturing environment).
• Experience with leading teams and M&A.