Creative Financial Staffing (CFS)
Controller Opportunity – Manufacturing Industry
Salary : $85,000 – $110,000 + discretionary bonus
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This privately held manufacturing company has been growing steadily and recently implemented a new ERP system. They’re looking for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, diving into cost accounting, and shaping financial insights that directly influence operations.
Highlights Of The Controller Role
Competitive base salary plus bonus potential 401(k) with company match Anthem medical, dental, and vision options, plus company-paid life insurance Stable team environment with long-tenured employees Opportunity to take ownership of accounting processes and make lasting improvements Responsibilities
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close processes Implement and refine standard costing within the ERP system (Plex) Prepare and analyze financial statements for leadership decision-making Manage day-to-day accounting functions (AR, AP, bank reconciliations) Provide financial guidance for quoting, cost analysis, and project planning Work cross-functionally with operations, sales, and HR to improve systems and reporting Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience 5+ years of progressive accounting experience Strong cost accounting background and ability to implement standard costing ERP experience (Plex preferred, but open to other systems) Knowledge of corporate tax compliance (multi-state experience a plus) A collaborative, approachable personality — open communicator who thrives in a family-oriented, team-driven environment If you’re looking for an opportunity where your work won’t get lost in layers of corporate red tape — this is it. You’ll be the key financial leader in the organization, reporting directly to ownership, and have the chance to build out processes, improve efficiency, and help guide the company’s future.
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Competitive base salary plus bonus potential 401(k) with company match Anthem medical, dental, and vision options, plus company-paid life insurance Stable team environment with long-tenured employees Opportunity to take ownership of accounting processes and make lasting improvements Responsibilities
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close processes Implement and refine standard costing within the ERP system (Plex) Prepare and analyze financial statements for leadership decision-making Manage day-to-day accounting functions (AR, AP, bank reconciliations) Provide financial guidance for quoting, cost analysis, and project planning Work cross-functionally with operations, sales, and HR to improve systems and reporting Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience 5+ years of progressive accounting experience Strong cost accounting background and ability to implement standard costing ERP experience (Plex preferred, but open to other systems) Knowledge of corporate tax compliance (multi-state experience a plus) A collaborative, approachable personality — open communicator who thrives in a family-oriented, team-driven environment If you’re looking for an opportunity where your work won’t get lost in layers of corporate red tape — this is it. You’ll be the key financial leader in the organization, reporting directly to ownership, and have the chance to build out processes, improve efficiency, and help guide the company’s future.
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