Assistant Controller - Why This Opportunity Stands Out
We are seeking an Assistant Controller to join a growing equipment leasing and finance organization. This is a highly visible accounting leadership opportunity offering direct exposure to executive leadership, significant ownership, and a clear path to advancement.
- Compensation package includes a base salary of $125,000 to $155,000 plus a 10-15% annual performance bonus
- Defined career path to Controller for high performers, with potential advancement within the first year
- Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership on strategic initiatives, financial reporting, and organizational growth
- Play a key role in managing accounting operations for a large and diverse leasing portfolio spanning automotive, transportation, construction equipment, and emerging markets
- Gain valuable experience leading upcoming ERP and leasing system implementations that will shape the future of the finance organization
- Join a growing accounting team with expanding responsibilities, leadership opportunities, and long-term career potential
- High-impact role with ownership of month-end close, banking relationships, audit coordination, and financial reporting
- Stable and established organization with a strong growth trajectory and continued investment in systems, processes, and people
- Support and lead month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, and balance sheet integrity
- Manage banking partner reporting, lender requests, covenant reporting, and related financial deliverables
- Coordinate external audit activities and maintain documentation supporting compliance, controls, and reporting accuracy
- Partner with finance leadership to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and support system enhancements and automation initiatives
- Provide leadership and guidance to accounting team members while supporting future growth, scalability, and operational excellence
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience within finance, banking, leasing, consulting, public accounting, or related industries
- Strong experience with month-end close, financial reporting, audit support, reconciliations, and GAAP-based accounting
About the company
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Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. We’ve adapted to industry changes, listened to feedback, and expanded our services to meet the evolving needs of our clients and candidates.
In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.