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Aston Carter

Aston Carter, formerly Stephen James Associates, is a privately-held company founded in 1997 to deliver world-class staffing and professional talent services to

Assistant Controller

Location

EST (UTC-5) + 1 moreAll locations: EST (UTC-5) | CST (UTC-6)

Posted

6 days ago

Salary

$140K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Assistant Controller

Aston Carter

Role Description The Assistant Controller serves as a strategic and hands-on accounting leader overseeing financial reporting, close, and controllership activities for a multi-entity, multinational organization within the Americas region. This role partners closely with senior finance leadership to drive monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Assistant Controller leads a team of accounting professionals, manages complex consolidated reporting and intercompany accounting, and provides clear, actionable financial insights to executive leadership. This position also plays a critical role in managing external audits, supporting SOX compliance and internal controls, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to continuously improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and overall operational effectiveness. Responsibilities - Oversee, manage, and approve the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities in a multinational Americas-region organization. - Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. - Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals, including overseeing the work of a team of at least six people and providing coaching, guidance, and performance feedback. - Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and maintenance of accounting records. - Review and oversee consolidated financial reporting and intercompany accounting for a large, publicly traded manufacturing organization. - Evaluate and resolve complex accounting matters and judgment areas, providing technical accounting expertise and recommendations. - Serve as a key business partner to senior finance leadership, providing clear financial insights and supporting strategic decision-making. - Support and enhance SOX compliance by maintaining and improving internal controls over financial reporting. - Coordinate and manage external audits, ensuring timely completion and effective communication with auditors. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes, streamline reporting, and enhance operational effectiveness. - Utilize advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and SUMIFS, to analyze financial data and support reporting. - Operate proficiently within large-scale ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, SAGE, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or Workday to support financial operations and reporting. - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on reporting efficiency and controllership best practices in a complex public-company environment. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in accounting. - Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. - 5+ years of experience overseeing the close process within a publicly traded manufacturing company with revenue over $1 billion. - 10+ years of financial reporting experience in a complex, multi-entity environment. - 10+ years of consolidations and intercompany accounting experience. - 5+ years of experience working under a 2–3 day month-end close timeline. - 5+ years of experience overseeing and leading a team of 6 or more accounting professionals. - Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and its application to financial reporting and controllership. - Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting. - Strong background in general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, month-end close, journal entries, and financial statement preparation. - Ability to oversee and approve the close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating and using pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and SUMIFS functions. - Proficiency with large-scale ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, SAGE, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or Workday. - Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage teams in a complex public-company environment. - Ability to balance technical accounting expertise with business partnership and strategic decision-making. Additional Skills & Qualifications - Experience working in a publicly traded manufacturing environment, ideally with large-scale operations. - Background in battery manufacturing or related industrial sectors is a plus. - Hands-on experience with SAP is strongly preferred. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide clear insights. - Proven ability to partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes and operational efficiency. - Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment with tight month-end close deadlines. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to executive leadership. - Experience managing external audits and working closely with audit teams. Work Environment This position operates in a fully remote work environment within the Eastern or Central time zones, with required working hours aligned to Eastern Time. The role involves extensive use of large-scale ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, SAGE, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or Workday, as well as frequent use of advanced Excel functions for financial analysis and reporting. The work setting is fast-paced and deadline-driven, particularly around a 2–3 day month-end close, and involves regular collaboration with finance leadership and cross-functional teams across a multinational organization. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Reading, PA. Pay and Benefits - The pay range for this position is $140,000.00 - $140,000.00/yr. - Generous Time Off – 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays. - Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate. - Financial & Career Growth – Life insurance, short-term disability, educational reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase plan. - 401(k) Matching – 100% match at a 6% contribution level. - Innovative Culture – We value excellence, teamwork, and long-term relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers. Through innovative technology and ongoing training, we invest in our employees’ skills and career development. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

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