Strategic Manufacturing Controller

Aston Carter; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aston Carter seeks a Controller in Ennis, TX to bridge financial operations, manage month-end/year-end closes, and oversee inventory and fixed assets. You will work with IFS ERP, Excel, Power BI, and SQL to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing accounting, CPA preferred, and strong communication skills. Onsite in Ennis with full-time hours and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• Over 5 years of progressively responsible experience in an accounting department of a manufacturing company.
• CPA highly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using ERP systems, with a preference for IFS.
• Proficiency in financial statement preparation and analysis.
• High level of written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly accounting close process by calculating, reviewing, and processing journal entries, ensuring the general ledger is complete, materially accurate, and closed timely in accordance with internal and external reporting standards.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets to the company's general ledger.
• Manage sales and use tax, including preparing returns, submissions, exemptions, and related certificates, as well as conducting taxability analysis and reconciliations.
• Oversee inventory management, focusing on reducing slow-moving and obsolete stock, and support periodic inventory cycle counts and adjustments.
• Review and approve costing of materials.
• Manage daily cash operations, including negotiating terms with customers and suppliers.
• Supervise general office management duties, including managing utility contracts, office supplies, and services.
• Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances, providing management with explanations and recommended actions to improve profitability.
• Participate in and support special projects.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure standardized monthly balance sheet reconciliations are prepared and reviewed in accordance with policy.
• Maintain complete and accurate financial records for the plant in accordance with GAAP and IFRS.
• Assist with internal and external audits.

Skills

General ledger

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Fixed assets management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA certification

Tools

IFS ERP

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Aston Carter seeks a Controller in Ennis, TX to bridge financial operations, manage month-end/year-end closes, and oversee inventory and fixed assets. You will work with IFS ERP, Excel, Power BI, and SQL to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing accounting, CPA preferred, and strong communication skills. Onsite in Ennis with full-time hours and competitive benefits.