On-site Interim Controller - Manufacturing Finance Lead

Aston Carter; Lee (MA); On-site; USD 151,536,000 - 192,864,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Interim Controller (Contract) in Massachusetts for a lean, manufacturing environment. You will lead daily accounting, oversee month-end close, cash flow, inventory, and AP, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

This on-site role offers hands-on leadership, collaboration with operations, and transition to a hybrid schedule later. Ideal for seasoned manufacturing accounting professionals who thrive in high-volume settings and can drive operational financial decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or 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.

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.
• Oversee the development and mentorship of staff.

Skills

8+ years accounting

Manufacturing accounting

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Internal controls

Month-end close

Variance analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance

Tools

SAP

Cognos

ERP systems

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking an Interim Controller (Contract) in Massachusetts for a lean, manufacturing environment. You will lead daily accounting, oversee month-end close, cash flow, inventory, and AP, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

This on-site role offers hands-on leadership, collaboration with operations, and transition to a hybrid schedule later. Ideal for seasoned manufacturing accounting professionals who thrive in high-volume settings and can drive operational financial decisions.