Controller

The Controller / Accounting Manager will report directly to the CFO and is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations. This role includes managing a team of four accounting support personnel, overseeing AP, AR, billing, and related functions, and ensuring accurate and efficient accounting practices. The position plays a key role in transitioning and modernizing accounting processes, with a focus on digital efficiency.

• Manage and support a team of four accounting clerks covering AP, AR, billing, and related accounting functions.
• Provide hands-on oversight of daily accounting activities and transactions.
• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for accounting operations.
• Review work for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established accounting processes.
• Communicate accounting information and issues clearly to the CFO and other stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to transition existing paper-based processes to more efficient digital workflows.
• Support accounting activities associated with a manufacturing and globally connected business.
• Work with transactions that may involve global logistics and tariffs.
• Support cost accounting activities where applicable.
• Maintain continuity as the organization transitions responsibilities from its long-tenured incumbent.

• 10+ years of experience in accounting.
• 3+ years of hands-on supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Experience with general ledger, month-end processes, financial reporting, and financial statements.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, journal entry, forecasting, and payroll.

• Manufacturing and/or global logistics experience is a significant plus.
• Cost accounting experience is preferred but not required.
• Comfortable adopting digital transactions and modernizing paper-based processes.
• Ability to operate effectively in a hands-on accounting environment.

During the initial training period, work will be conducted in-office, Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm. Once established, the role offers hybrid flexibility with a 3x2 schedule. The team includes four accounting clerks handling AP, AR, and billing functions.

This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Paid time off, Paid Holidays, Hybrid Flexibility

This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.