Corporate Controller

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS); Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 185,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Shelton, CT is seeking a Corporate Controller to oversee financial operations and drive strategic financial analysis. This role involves refining processes, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with executive leadership. Ideal candidates will have significant accounting experience and a strong background in cost accounting, along with leadership capabilities to influence critical financial strategies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in cost accounting and managing multi-location operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance accounting policies and financial procedures.
• Lead preparation and review of financial statements in line with US GAAP.
• Ensure compliance with all tax and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical

Solutions-oriented

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

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Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) provided pay range

This range is provided by Creative Financial Staffing (CFS). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$185,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr

Location: Onsite in Shelton, CT

Compensation: Up to $220,000

We’re looking for a Corporate Controller to take charge of financial operations, refine key processes, and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love turning complex challenges into streamlined solutions, this could be your next big move.

Why This Corporate Controller Role?

• Be part of a thriving company with a strong market footprint and exciting growth ahead.
• Influence critical financial strategies and operational decisions at the executive level.
• Join a high-caliber leadership team—where we've successfully placed several professionals!
• Grow your career with a company that’s invested in continuous improvement and development.

Key Responsibilities Of The Corporate Controller

• Develop, implement, and enhance accounting policies and financial procedures.
• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with US GAAP.
• Deliver strategic financial analysis and recommendations to leadership.
• Collaborate closely with operations and supply chain to drive cost savings and efficiency.
• Manage all aspects of cost accounting to ensure accurate product costing and margin reporting.
• Monitor and optimize inventory valuation while working with plant teams to minimize waste.
• Streamline the Chart of Accounts to support cleaner, more consistent financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and execute change initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all tax and regulatory requirements across federal, state, and local levels.
• Oversee annual audits, proactively addressing any control or compliance concerns.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to protect company assets.
• Foster cross-functional alignment between finance and business objectives.
• Lead with a hands-on approach—balancing big-picture strategy with day-to-day execution.

Preferred Qualifications Of The Corporate Controller

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role—preferably within manufacturing or retail.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong expertise in cost accounting, inventory control, and managing multi-location operations.
• Systems Proficiency: Skilled in ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or similar, with advanced Excel capabilities.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams and champion process enhancements.
• Mindset: Analytical, solutions-oriented, and driven by continuous improvement.