CFS · 6 hours ago
Financial Controller
CFS is a high-growth engineering and rental business backed by private equity, experiencing significant year-over-year growth. The Financial Controller will lead all accounting functions, build a new accounting team, and partner with executive leadership to support strategic growth.
Human ResourcesStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Lead all accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls across a fast-growing equipment rental business
Oversee cost accounting, job costing, WIP, revenue recognition, and contract billing
Manage and improve accounting systems; ensure accurate inventory and compliance
Build, train, and supervise a lean accounting team (AP/AR and Staff Accountants)
Partner with executive leadership to support strategic growth and major client expansion
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
7+ years of progressive accounting experience within rental, construction, or industrial services
Hands-on experience with rental industry accounting systems
Proven ability to run or build an accounting function in a high-growth business ($50M+ in revenue)
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities
Benefits
High-Growth Environment: Join a $100M+ private equity-backed engineering and rental business experiencing 20–100% YoY growth.
Leadership & Ownership: #1 accounting hire with direct access to the CEO/CFO; full ownership of accounting and controls.
Build the Department: Lead the build-out of a new accounting team (5–6 future hires) and shape processes from the ground up.
Strong Compensation & Stability: Total comp up to $200K; bonuses historically paid.
Career Advancement: High visibility and long-term opportunities as the company scales rapidly.