Controller

Talentify; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter seeks a Controller in Chesterfield, MI to oversee financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, treasury support, and operational finance partnership. This role collaborates with plant leadership, corporate finance, operations, and the CFO to provide timely insights for business decisions.

The position leads monthly closes, inventory valuation, variances analysis, and tax coordination, with 8–12+ years in manufacturing finance and a BA in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 8-12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Minimum 35 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong cost accounting experience with GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and submit financial reports to corporate headquarters.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and policies.
• Manage internal and external audit activities.
• Oversee standard cost systems and inventory valuation.
• Analyze cost variances and monitor cycle counts and physical inventory.
• Partner with operations to drive cost control and efficiency.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Monitor cash, AR, AP, and intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate tax compliance activities and regulatory updates.

Skills

Cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Closing processes

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Korean (nice-to-have)

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Job description

Job Title: Controller

Job Description

The Controller is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, treasury support, and operational finance partnership. This role involves close collaboration with plant leadership, corporate finance, operations, and the CFO to ensure accurate reporting, maintain strong controls, enhance cost visibility, and provide timely financial insights to support business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and submit required financial reports to corporate headquarters.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and corporate reporting policies.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Own and maintain standard cost systems.
• Analyze cost variances and oversee inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventory.
• Partner with operations to support cost control and efficiency initiatives.
• Support capital expenditure analysis related to plant investments.
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Track plant performance against budget and explain key variances.
• Provide financial analysis to support operational decision-making.
• Ensure strong internal controls over financial reporting and inventory.
• Oversee tax compliance coordination, including income tax, sales/use tax, and property tax.
• Monitor updates to accounting and regulatory requirements and implement necessary changes.
• Coordinate with external advisors to ensure timely and accurate filings.
• Monitor cash position and working capital, including AR, AP, and inventory.
• Support intercompany transactions and cash settlements.
• Assist the CFO with banking-related activities as needed.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 8-12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Minimum 35 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong cost accounting experience with knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting principles.
• Ability to manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bilingual in Korean is a nice-to-have skill.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chesterfield, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $102000.00 - $108200.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Working to get company benefits ASAP

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chesterfield,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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 Platinum Award 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.