Strategic Controller for Multi-Entity Growth

CFS; Union City (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Collaborative work environment

Exposure to executive leadership

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

CFS is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations across multiple entities within a rapidly growing organization. This role oversees financial reporting, month-end close, treasury, and internal controls while partnering with executive leadership.

You will manage intercompany transactions, fixed assets, leases, and ERP systems, develop staff, and drive process improvements to scale the business for sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong experience managing the full accounting cycle, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and complex reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, treasury management, and financial reporting.
• Experience with fixed assets, capital projects, leases, and other complex accounting areas.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency with accounting/ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare, review, and distribute financial statements and schedules.
• Manage journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions across entities.
• Oversee fixed assets and capital projects, including construction-in-progress reconciliations, capitalization, and depreciation.
• Oversee accounts receivable, customer deposits, allowances, write-offs, and revenue reconciliations.
• Manage treasury functions, including cash management, bank reconciliations, loan activity, and cash forecasting.
• Oversee corporate credit card activity, employee reimbursements, and expense coding.
• Manage lease accounting, prepaid expenses, deferred revenue, and other complex balances.
• Serve as primary administrator for accounting systems, coordinating with vendors.
• Oversee payroll accounting, commissions, bonuses, and employee setup in systems.
• Prepare reporting packages for lenders, external accountants, auditors, and stakeholders.
• Support tax compliance, regulatory filings, annual reports, and external reporting.
• Ensure GAAP compliance, internal controls, and company policies.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic decision support.
• Support acquisitions, integration, capital investments, and growth initiatives.
• Lead and develop accounting staff; establish and improve procedures and controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, reporting, and scalability.
• Perform additional accounting and finance responsibilities and special projects as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Accounting/ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

CFS is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations across multiple entities within a rapidly growing organization. This role oversees financial reporting, month-end close, treasury, and internal controls while partnering with executive leadership.

You will manage intercompany transactions, fixed assets, leases, and ERP systems, develop staff, and drive process improvements to scale the business for sustainable growth.