Controller

AST; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HSA & PPO)

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Education Assistance

PTO & Paid Holidays

Bonus potential

Job summary

AST is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting team in Tacoma, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. You will drive cost analysis, budgeting, and forecasting to support executive decision-making and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 8+ years in finance within manufacturing, a CPA preferred, and strong ERP/Excel skills. Onsite work in Tacoma offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for process improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressively responsible Accounting/Finance experience in manufacturing or related industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline; CPA preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor Kinetic) and data tools (SQL, PowerBI).
• Proven advanced Excel skills and ability to present data to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and monitor financial and cost analysis to support executives and board.
• Ensure accurate and timely accounting compliance and reporting.
• Oversee ERP system operations and internal control policies.
• Coordinate forecasts and financial reporting; manage audits with outside firms.
• Lead and mentor accounting team; drive process improvements across finance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Proactive/process improvement

Data presentation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Epicor Kinetic

SQL

PowerBI

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Controller

At AST, we enhance the efficiency, productivity, and safety of flexibleaseptic manufacturing processesfor the worldwide Life Science Industry by offering innovative products, services, and solutions.

Do you want to contribute to a shared vision and mission? Would you like to bring your unique talents to have a significant impact on a growing company? At AST we strive to build a workplace that enables every team memberto meet and exceed their capabilities. We set our expectations high and provide the environment and resources necessary to bring out the very best.

Competitive compensation range for onsite WA applicants is $145,000 to $165,000. All applicants are welcome to apply.

Employee benefits include: Medical (HSA & PPO), Paid Dental, Vision, HSA account with employer contribution, (eligible the first of the month following your date of hire), Long/Short term disability, 401(K) (Traditional & Roth options) with up to 5% company match (eligible 90 days after date of hire), Education Assistance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holiday, and bonus potential. All benefits on this page are subject to change.

What can I expect in this role?

The Controllermanages activities and a team within the accounting department, and is responsible for ensuring entries are timely, accurate, and comply with all accounting practices, standards, and regulations. This is a key position that works collaboratively and cross-functionally.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, review, and monitorthe financial and cost analysis processes in support of the CEO, CFO,functional business leaders, and Board of Directors.
• Ensure all accounting and finance responsibilities are completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with practices and procedures.Provide financial information to auditors and ensure all legal/regulatory requirements are met.
• Ensure efficient use of the ERP system, while maintaining the highest integrity in all cost tracking and financial reporting.Establish and enforce policies and procedures for financial and accounting practices.
• Coordinate and prepare financial forecasts and ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
• Develop and document business and accounting policies and procedures that maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Manage all financial systems, to include: billing, A/R, A/P, month-end and year-end close, local, state, federal government reporting, tax filings, and GL. Perform data mining and extraction from primary and secondary data sources and create reports using Excel and other database tools.
• Integratebusiness forecasts with relevant historical financial data to anticipate future financial outcomes, facilitating strategic business planning, and guiding process and policy enhancements.
• Assessfinancial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results against projections and plans.
• Supportthe improvement of AST’s financial status by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; and recommending actions to leadership team and Board.
• Work closely with outside accounting firms to ensure AST stays compliant and in support of their efforts.
• Effectively partner with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives, drive process improvements, and implement best practices.
• Enhance existing processes for consistency, standardization, and to increase efficiency and implement new financial processes and procedures, as needed.
• Build, maintain, and drive robust financial analysis and reporting to help guide and influence business decisions.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
• Assist the CFO in insurance procurement and renewal of all business insurance needs.
• Ensure compliance on all audits conducted by government regulating agencies and insurance companies.
• Evaluate, assess, develop, and empower members of the accounting team
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CFO.

What experience is AST looking for?

• 8+ years of progressively responsible Accounting and Finance experience, in manufacturing or related industry, including experience with job costing and percent-of-completion accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline. CPA is preferred.
• Experienced and highly proficient with ERP systems. Knowledge of Epicor Kinetic, SQL, and PowerBI, is a plus.
• Proven advanced Excel skills.
• Proactively take ownership of the role, demonstrating enthusiasm for AST’s mission, vision, and values, and consistently aligning actions with AST’s strategic objectives.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross functionally with all levels of management.
• Skilled in presenting data for the different levels of the organization.
• Drive to improve, automate, and scale existing processes.
• Show propensity for learning, and demonstrate ability to identify, analyze, interpret, and deliver sound solutions. Resourceful and curious.
• Proven ability to plan and manage multiple projects while meeting set deadlines of team deliverables.
• Proven ability to make sound, fact-based decisions, and recommendations.
• Proven ability to adapt and excel in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Proven ability to roll-up sleeves and do the necessary tasks to achieve goals and targets.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to take and successfully pass a drug test.
• Must be willing to submit to and successfully pass a background check.

AST is proud of our team. Providing challenging and rewarding work, with opportunities for personal/professional development is our key to this longevity.

This is a full-time position based in Tacoma.

AST is an equal opportunity employer.