Controller

Aston Carter; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aston Carter seeks a Controller in Ennis, TX to bridge financial operations, manage month-end/year-end closes, and oversee inventory and fixed assets. You will work with IFS ERP, Excel, Power BI, and SQL to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing accounting, CPA preferred, and strong communication skills. Onsite in Ennis with full-time hours and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• Over 5 years of progressively responsible experience in an accounting department of a manufacturing company.
• CPA highly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using ERP systems, with a preference for IFS.
• Proficiency in financial statement preparation and analysis.
• High level of written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly accounting close process by calculating, reviewing, and processing journal entries, ensuring the general ledger is complete, materially accurate, and closed timely in accordance with internal and external reporting standards.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets to the company's general ledger.
• Manage sales and use tax, including preparing returns, submissions, exemptions, and related certificates, as well as conducting taxability analysis and reconciliations.
• Oversee inventory management, focusing on reducing slow-moving and obsolete stock, and support periodic inventory cycle counts and adjustments.
• Review and approve costing of materials.
• Manage daily cash operations, including negotiating terms with customers and suppliers.
• Supervise general office management duties, including managing utility contracts, office supplies, and services.
• Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances, providing management with explanations and recommended actions to improve profitability.
• Participate in and support special projects.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure standardized monthly balance sheet reconciliations are prepared and reviewed in accordance with policy.
• Maintain complete and accurate financial records for the plant in accordance with GAAP and IFRS.
• Assist with internal and external audits.

Skills

General ledger

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Fixed assets management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA certification

Tools

IFS ERP

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Controller

Job Description

The Controller will be primarily responsible for bridging the gap in financial operations, including December year-end stock planning, balance sheet management, month-end and year-end close processes. The role involves working with IFS as the ERP system, as well as utilizing Excel, Power BI, SQL, and inventory accounting to achieve these objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly accounting close process by calculating, reviewing, and processing journal entries, ensuring the general ledger is complete, materially accurate, and closed timely in accordance with internal and external reporting standards.

• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets to the company's general ledger.

• Manage sales and use tax, including preparing returns, submissions, exemptions, and related certificates, as well as conducting taxability analysis and reconciliations.

• Oversee inventory management, focusing on reducing slow-moving and obsolete stock, and support periodic inventory cycle counts and adjustments.

• Review and approve costing of materials.

• Manage daily cash operations, including negotiating terms with customers and suppliers.

• Supervise general office management duties, including managing utility contracts, office supplies, and services.

• Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances, providing management with explanations and recommended actions to improve profitability.

• Participate in and support special projects.

• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure standardized monthly balance sheet reconciliations are prepared and reviewed in accordance with policy.

• Maintain complete and accurate financial records for the plant in accordance with GAAP and IFRS.

• Assist with internal and external audits.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or business.

• Over 5 years of progressively responsible experience in an accounting department of a manufacturing company.

• CPA highly preferred

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience using ERP systems, with a preference for IFS.

• Proficiency in financial statement preparation and analysis.

• High level of written and oral communication skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Ennis, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: 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 onsite position in Ennis,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

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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.