Manufacturing Controller: Costing, Budget & Controls

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

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.