
Controller
CFS, West Haven, CT, United States
Salary min: $60.00
Salary max: $72.00
Duration: Full Time
Position Overview - Controller
This role serves as the senior-most finance leader for the company. The Controller will oversee all accounting operations while also partnering with ownership on strategic financial matters including banking relationships, insurance, and debt financing.
Salary: $125-150k depending on experience
Location: Fully onsite in West Haven, CT
Why This Controller Opportunity?
- Established, family-owned organization that has grown significantly over the years and continues to expand
- Industry leader within its space across the Northeast
- Stable, growing business with strong leadership and a solid team already in place
- Tight-knit, collaborative environment with a casual culture — not overly corporate or high-pressure
- Profit sharing + 401k match
Key Responsibilities of the Controller:
- Oversee and manage the full accounting function
- Lead and mentor the accounting team
- Manage month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger integrity
- Oversee cash management and liquidity planning
- Partner with banks, insurance providers, and legal counsel
- Support debt financing activities and financial negotiations
- Coordinate with external CPA firm on tax matters and annual audits
- Ensure strong internal controls and financial discipline
- Support ownership with financial insight and operational analysis
Qualifications of the Controller
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required
- Industry experience preferred in Manufacturing/Fabrication and/or Heavy Equipment, Truck or Auto Dealerships
- Proven experience leading full-cycle accounting in a hands-on environment
- Strong cash management and banking relationship experience
- Comfort interacting with ownership, lenders, attorneys, and insurance providers
- Tax familiarity (experience working with outside CPA firms preferred)
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