Manufacturing Finance Controller: Costing & Forecasting

Talentify; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter seeks a Controller in Chesterfield, MI to oversee financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, treasury support, and operational finance partnership. This role collaborates with plant leadership, corporate finance, operations, and the CFO to provide timely insights for business decisions.

The position leads monthly closes, inventory valuation, variances analysis, and tax coordination, with 8–12+ years in manufacturing finance and a BA in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 8-12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Minimum 35 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong cost accounting experience with GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and submit financial reports to corporate headquarters.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and policies.
• Manage internal and external audit activities.
• Oversee standard cost systems and inventory valuation.
• Analyze cost variances and monitor cycle counts and physical inventory.
• Partner with operations to drive cost control and efficiency.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Monitor cash, AR, AP, and intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate tax compliance activities and regulatory updates.

Skills

Cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Closing processes

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Korean (nice-to-have)

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Job description

Aston Carter seeks a Controller in Chesterfield, MI to oversee financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, treasury support, and operational finance partnership. This role collaborates with plant leadership, corporate finance, operations, and the CFO to provide timely insights for business decisions.

The position leads monthly closes, inventory valuation, variances analysis, and tax coordination, with 8–12+ years in manufacturing finance and a BA in