Hands-On Controller | Lead Accounting & Finance Team

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

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.