Controller - Succession to CFO jobs in United States
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CFS · 3 hours ago

Controller - Succession to CFO

CFS is a privately owned, growing organization looking for a Controller who will transition into the CFO position. The role involves leading day-to-day accounting functions, managing financial operations, and preparing to oversee the full finance department while working closely with the CEO on planning and strategy.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Oversight of accounting operations, reporting, budgeting, and cash management
Managing tax filings, insurance, banking, and external relationships
Supporting month-end and year-end close and assisting with audit processes
Supervising and building the accounting team (starting with 1 direct report, expanding over time)
Working closely with the CEO on planning and strategy
Improving processes, internal controls, and reporting
Helping connect and streamline financial activities across both companies
Serving as a financial resource to leadership, operations, and vendor partners

Qualification

CPAAccounting experiencePublic accounting backgroundTax experienceAudit experienceLeadership skillsProcess improvementSmall company experienceCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA in Florida strongly preferred
5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
Background in public accounting (Big 4, regional, or local) is ideal
Experience with tax, insurance, banking, and audits
Hands-on leadership approach with ability to build processes
Comfortable working in a small-company environment with visibility
Central Florida based (Sanford preferred)

Preferred

Candidates established in the area
Prior Controller or Accounting Manager experience
Experience in a family-owned or founder-led organization
Able to work onsite in a collaborative office setting

Benefits

Company reimburses employees to select their preferred medical coverage
401(k) with 3% company contribution
PTO and paid holidays
Christmas bonuses
Date-of-hire bonus for select employees

Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Dan Casey
CEO, Founder
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