Controller
Creative Financial Staffing
Wallingford, CT · Posted November 6, 2026
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About the job
Key Responsibilities
Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
Prepare and analyze financial statements
Manage quarterly and annual budgeting and forecasting
Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, including product costing, yields, and cost-per-pound calculations
Develop and maintain average costing models for 2027
Manage product-level P&Ls and profitability analysis
Conduct labor cost studies, material costing, and financial analysis
Monitor procurement costs and identify cost variances
Supervise one Staff Accountant responsible for AP, AR, and customer service functions
Partner directly with the President on financial reporting and business planning
Requirements
Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory costing, and product profitability
Experience managing month-end close and preparing financial statements
Budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis experience
Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP
Ability to work independently with minimal training
Previous Controller, Accounting Manager, or CFO experience
QuickBooks experience preferred but not required
Why Work Here?
Growing company with approximately $13 million in annual revenue
Products distributed across all 50 states
Two established product lines, including cocktail mixers and 100% juice
Opportunity to work directly with company leadership
Hands-on role with involvement in financial and operational decisions
Small accounting team with significant ownership and responsibility
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