Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Controller Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Controller to lead financial operations within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in accounting and finance, capable of driving financial performance and supporting strategic business decisions.

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze profit and loss statements, key performance metrics, and financial reports.
• Monitor plant financial performance and investigate production, labor, and overhead variances.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze standard costs and inventory accounting processes.
• Manage capital expenditures, capital project accounting, and fixed asset tracking.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with plant leadership to drive operational efficiency and informed business decisions.
• Support physical inventory activities and analyze inventory variances.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, SOX requirements, and company policies.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities.
• Collaborate with corporate finance, shared services, and cross-functional teams on business initiatives and special projects.

• Proficiency in cost accounting, financial planning and analysis, ERP systems, and general ledger management.
• Ability to oversee preparation of weekly and monthly profit and loss statements and other financial documents.
• Experience in managing inventory accounting and developing standard costs.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with a fully integrated ERP system; Oracle experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of experience in a Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations through financial analysis and reporting.
• CPA and/or CMA certification preferred.

The position is based in an office setting with two direct reports. The company is experiencing growth, having recently introduced new production lines.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Morristown, TN.

The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $67.31/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Morristown,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com 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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.