Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Internal Controls Project Lead
Location: Hybrid with Domestic Travel (East Coast)

About the Role:
Our client, a growing and manufacturing company, is seeking a hands-on Internal Controls Project Lead to oversee the alignment and integration of internal controls across legacy operations and newly acquired entities. This role is ideal for someone who combines a strong internal audit background with the ability to operationalize controls, build process documentation, and drive integration in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Internal Control Monitoring & Risk Matrix Review (40%)
  As the Internal Controls Project Lead , you’ll be responsible for reviewing and maintaining the organization’s Risk and Control Matrix—ensuring that key operational and financial risks are clearly identified, documented, and mitigated through effective procedures.

• Acquisition Integration & Controls Alignment (30%)
  Lead the process of marrying current internal control practices with those of a newly acquired company. The Internal Controls Project Lead will assess and close documentation gaps and develop actionable plans to bring both sides into alignment.

• Control Implementation at New Locations (20%)
  The Internal Controls Project Lead will conduct site visits at three East Coast locations to introduce control procedures, build standard operating procedures (SOPs), and partner with onsite teams to roll out consistent processes.

• Process Walkthroughs & SOP Development (10%)
  Conduct detailed process walkthroughs to understand workflows and translate those into well-documented SOPs. The Internal Controls Project Lead will ensure procedures are clearly outlined, scalable, and compliant.

Travel Requirements:
Occasional domestic travel is expected, primarily to East Coast locations, for onsite integration and process documentation work. As Internal Controls Project Lead , you will be a key presence at these locations to ensure successful implementation.

Qualifications – Must Haves:

• 5+ years of experience in internal controls, audit, or risk/compliance roles

• Experience working with or as an internal/external audit partner

• Demonstrated success in SOP development and implementation

• Strong analytical, communication, and follow-through skills

• Ability to lead integration efforts and document control structures

Nice to Have:

• Experience with post-acquisition integration or control redesign

• CPA, CIA, or similar certification

• Background in manufacturing, distribution, or operational environments

• Experience working in fast-paced or evolving organizations

Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact as the Internal Controls Project Lead , helping to shape the future of internal controls for a growing and evolving business. You’ll bring structure, clarity, and cohesion to operations through hands-on collaboration and strategic oversight.

Join as an Internal Controls Project Lead and bring risk management to life across systems, teams, and locations.

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ABOUT US:

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) is a leading, employee-owned staffing firm—the largest one founded by CPA firms. CFS helps companies locate, attract and hire exceptional accounting, finance & technology professionals. With three decades of experience, CFS has developed a vast network of skilled professionals and has unique resources to better understand hiring needs, attract higher-caliber candidates and assess candidate potential.

Established in 1994, CFS today operates 30+ offices across the United States. Nationally, CFS connects companies with candidates, from entry-level to executive level, temporary to direct hire, and project support to interim management.

OVERVIEW:

Creative Financial Staffing, along with our CFS Technology Division, delivers qualified accounting, finance and technology professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. Our extensive network equips us with the resources to better understand our client’s needs, attract higher-caliber candidates, and assess their potential. We take pride in being the industry's leading employee-owned staffing firm.

100% Employee-Owned: By embracing this business model, CFS has empowered its employees to become committed owners, fostering a culture of innovation, productivity, and customer-centricity. With an engaged and empowered workforce, our customers reap the rewards.

Your Success is Our Success: Our business is all about people and personal connections, built on trust and teamwork. As employee-owners, we love what we do and we are dedicated to the success of our clients and candidates.

Highly Qualified Professionals at Every Level: We are dedicated to recruiting top accounting, finance and technology talent for our clients, from entry-level to senior professionals. Our rigorous screening process includes personal interviews, professional reference checks, and employment/degree verifications to ensure a list of quality candidates.

Personal Attention: Our clients consistently commend us for our individualized focus and service. Client and recruit satisfaction is paramount to our business, and we strive to ensure each placement is the absolute best.

Our Commitment: Our core values are the foundation of our company’s culture and success. They guide our decision-making, foster collaboration, and create a positive work environment built on transparency and accountability. At CFS, our employees embody and value: integrity, teamwork, accountability, positive mindset, disciplined, and hard work.

Career Opportunities: We are growing! CFS is always on the lookout for team-oriented, enthusiastic, entrepreneurial, and customer service-driven professionals to join our team. If this sounds like you, join us and discover what we're all about!

Headquarters:
21 Custom House St.
Suite 210
Boston, MA 02110

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Temporary work, Interim role,

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