Controller

Aston Carter; Lee (MA); On-site; USD 151,524,000 - 192,871,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site in Lee, MA

Hybrid option after ramp

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a hands-on Controller for an on-site contract-to-hire role in Lee, MA, leading daily finance operations in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role covers financial reporting, cash flow, inventory costing, AP, month-end close, and mentoring AP staff, with ERP tools like SAP and Cognos, and a pathway to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience within a manufacturing environment.
• CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting and finance operations to ensure accurate and timely financial activity.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements, providing insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Support revenue reporting and financial analysis to enhance financial visibility and performance tracking.
• Manage the full month-end close process and related financial reporting activities.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Provide hands-on accounting support, including transactional work, as business needs require.
• Oversee Accounts Payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments.
• Support the development and mentorship of accounting and AP staff to improve performance and capabilities.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital analysis to support liquidity and operational needs.
• Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, WIP activity, and related manufacturing cost accounting.
• Collaborate closely with operations teams to ensure accurate manufacturing reporting and alignment between finance and production.
• Utilize ERP and reporting systems to improve financial visibility, reporting quality, and data-driven decision-making.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes to align financial plans with business objectives.
• Operate effectively in a lean or high-volume accounting environment, balancing leadership responsibilities with detailed execution.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Manufacturing accounting

Cash flow forecasting

Month-end close

ERP systems

SAP experience

Cognos reporting

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Cognos

Job description

Job Description

This Controller role is a highly visible, hands‑on position providing critical leadership and day‑to‑day accounting. Working on‑site in a regulated manufacturing environment in Massachusetts, you will step directly into daily finance operations and ensure continuity across financial reporting, cash flow management, inventory accounting, and accounts payable. This role is ideal for a seasoned manufacturing accounting professional who is comfortable in lean or high‑volume environments and can immediately contribute to operational and strategic financial decisions.

Job Title: Controller

This Controller role is a highly visible, hands‑on position providing critical leadership and day‑to‑day accounting. Working on‑site in a regulated manufacturing environment in Massachusetts, you will step directly into daily finance operations and ensure continuity across financial reporting, cash flow management, inventory accounting, and accounts payable. This role is ideal for a seasoned manufacturing accounting professional who is comfortable in lean or high‑volume environments and can immediately contribute to operational and strategic financial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting and finance operations to ensure accurate and timely financial activity.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements, providing insights and recommendations to support decision‑making.
• Support revenue reporting and financial analysis to enhance financial visibility and performance tracking.
• Manage the full month‑end close process and related financial reporting activities.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Provide hands‑on accounting support, including transactional work, as business needs require.
• Oversee Accounts Payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments.
• Support the development and mentorship of accounting and AP staff to improve performance and capabilities.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital analysis to support liquidity and operational needs.
• Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, WIP activity, and related manufacturing cost accounting.
• Collaborate closely with operations teams to ensure accurate manufacturing reporting and alignment between finance and production.
• Utilize ERP and reporting systems to improve financial visibility, reporting quality, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes to align financial plans with business objectives.
• Operate effectively in a lean or high‑volume accounting environment, balancing leadership responsibilities with detailed execution.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with financial reporting, including preparation and analysis of financial statements.
• Demonstrated expertise in cash flow management, including forecasting and working capital analysis.
• Proven experience with budgeting and forecasting in an operational setting.
• Deep knowledge of inventory accounting, including inventory valuation and WIP accounting.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost accounting and operational finance.
• Ownership of month‑end close processes in prior roles.
• Ability to manage daily accounting operations while remaining actively involved in transactional work.
• Experience supporting Accounts Payable operations and mentoring accounting staff.
• Proven ability to work in a hands‑on capacity within a lean or high‑volume accounting environment.
• Comfort working in fast‑paced, high‑volume, or resource‑constrained accounting settings.
• Ability to effectively use ERP and reporting systems to support financial visibility and decision‑making.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
• SAP experience.
• Experience with Cognos reporting tools.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Prior interim or consulting leadership experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to build cross‑functional relationships with operations and other business teams.
• Comfort operating in a visible leadership role while maintaining a collaborative, hands‑on approach.

Work Environment

This is an on‑site contract role based in Massachusetts within a regulated manufacturing environment. The position is full‑time at approximately 40 hours per week. You will initially work fully on‑site and, once fully up to speed (typically within 30-60 days), the schedule may transition to a hybrid arrangement of one to two days per week working remotely. You will work closely with operations, manufacturing, and finance teams, using ERP systems and reporting tools such as SAP and Cognos to support financial visibility and reporting. The environment is lean and may be high‑volume, requiring a practical, hands‑on approach and comfort with both leadership responsibilities and detailed transactional work. The role offers the opportunity to contribute immediately in a critical capacity and to support a strong manufacturing organization during an important interim period.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lee, MA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $67.31/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 Lee,MA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.