Assistant Controller

Aston Carter; Remote; USD 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate talent solutions provider is seeking an Assistant Controller to establish a robust finance and accounting function. Responsibilities include supporting the financial close process, maintaining the general ledger, and managing accounts payable and receivable. Qualified candidates should have a degree in Accounting and experience in manufacturing or public accounting. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, operating in a fully remote setting.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• 7-8+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Experience improving accounting processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable operations.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Payroll processing

Accounting systems experience

Public accounting experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA-eligible

Tools

Quickbooks

RAMP

Bill.com

Job description

Assistant Controller

Job Description

As an Assistant Controller, you will be instrumental in establishing a robust and scalable finance and accounting function from the ground up. This role requires a proactive individual who thrives in ambiguity and is eager to develop processes that align with the business’s growth.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Assist with maintaining the general ledger in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Help implement and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support external audits, tax filings, and other compliance-related requests.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and management reporting.
• Process and oversee accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, approval workflows, and timely vendor payments.
• Manage accounts receivable operations, including customer invoicing, cash application, collections monitoring, and reconciliation of AR balances.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing in coordination with third‑party payroll providers.
• Assist with administration of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and other fringe benefits.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• 7-8+ years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting experience is a plus.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and operational accounting.
• Hands‑on experience with payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Experience working with accounting systems.
• Advanced Excel skills; comfort working with large data sets and reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CPA or CPA‑eligible.
• Experience in a high‑growth, startup, or manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to equity compensation, multi‑state payroll, or benefits scaling.
• Experience helping build or improve accounting processes and controls.
• Detail‑oriented and proactive.
• Experience with Quickbooks, RAMP, Bill.com is advantageous.

Work Environment

The work environment involves close collaboration with operations to support cost‑driven, capital‑intensive activities. The role demands a dynamic approach, open to wearing many hats and managing diverse tasks within a fast‑paced setting. Dress code is business casual, and familiarity with accounting systems is essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.