Overview
Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager Jobs in New Haven, USA at CFS
Controller
Location: New Haven, CT (100% Onsite)
Compensation: $100K–$130K++
- Step into the top finance role within a well-established, growing organization
- Partner directly with ownership on strategic financial decisions—not just reporting the numbers
- Join a company with a strong reputation and consistent growth across the Northeast
- Lead a stable, tenured team in a collaborative, low-ego environment
- Culture is hands-on, practical, and team-oriented—not overly corporate or bureaucratic
- Attractive total compensation package including profit sharing and retirement match
Position Overview
This Controller role serves as the senior-most financial leader for the organization, overseeing all accounting operations while acting as a key strategic partner to ownership.
You’ll have a seat at the table, driving financial visibility, supporting key business decisions, and managing critical external relationships (banking, insurance, legal). This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys a blend of hands-on accounting and strategic involvement within a growing, operationally driven business.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the full accounting function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong financial controls
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
- Manage month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger integrity
- Oversee cash flow, liquidity planning, and working capital management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for banking relationships, lenders, and financial partners
- Partner with ownership on debt financing, negotiations, and capital planning
- Coordinate with external CPA firm on tax matters and annual audits
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls and financial discipline
- Provide financial insights and operational analysis to support business decisions
What We’re Looking For in a Controller:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Proven experience leading full-cycle accounting in a hands-on environment
- Strong background in cash management and banking relationships
- Comfortable interfacing with ownership, lenders, attorneys, and insurance providers
- Experience working with external CPA firms on tax and audit processes
- Industry experience in manufacturing, fabrication, heavy equipment, or dealership environments is a strong plus.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- A hands-on leader who can both execute and think strategically
- Thrives in a fast-moving, owner-operated environment
- Values stability, loyalty, and long-term impact
- Strong communicator who can translate financials into actionable business insights
- Enjoys being a true partner to the business, not just a back-office function
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Title: Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager
Company: CFS
Location: New Haven, USA
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