Controller

Aston Carter; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 102,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is hiring a Controller to oversee financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. You will partner with plant leadership, corporate finance, and the CFO to deliver timely insights and maintain strong controls in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires 8–12+ years in accounting/finance, a manufacturing background, and CPA/CMA is preferred. Located in Pontiac, MI with a move to Chesterfield in 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong cost accounting experience with GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting principles.
• Ability to manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills.

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.

Skills

Cost accounting

GAAP

Financial reporting

Close processes

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Leadership

CPA or CMA preferred

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Job Title: Controller

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

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 8-12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Minimum 3–5 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.

Work Environment

The work environment is an office located inside of a new plant. The position will initially be based in Pontiac and will move to Chesterfield in January 2027.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Pontiac, 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.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pontiac,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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