• Controller

    Aston Carter (San Marcos, TX)


    Job Title: ControllerJob Description

     

    As the Controller, you will play a critical leadership role in the financial stewardship of the company. You will oversee all aspects of financial management, including accounting, budgeting, reporting, compliance, and internal controls. This role demands a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of financial systems and a strong ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will serve as a key advisor in driving financial discipline, operational efficiency, and scalable growth. This is a high-impact role for a results-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead the timely preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements.

    + Proactively manage month-end and year-end financial close process.

    + Oversee all daily accounting operations, including general ledger activities, reconciliations, AR/AP, and job cost accounting.

    + Develop and manage internal controls by establishing and maintaining an internal audit function to regularly review financial processes, controls, and procedures.

    + Ensure the flow of materials is accurately tracked and reported, and partner with IT to develop automation solutions for inventory controls.

    + Develop written accounting policies and procedures and implement a rigorous environment of reporting and controls.

    + Coordinate and lead annual external audits.

    + Oversee tax compliance and filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

    + Partner with operations and finance to ensure accurate cost accounting.

    + Manage multi-state payroll processing, payroll tax filings, and year-end tax reporting.

    + Manage business licenses, permits, and regulatory filings across multiple states.

    + Interface with federal government agencies to facilitate cost reimbursements pursuant to grant awards.

    + Provide guidance and leadership to the accounting team, including hiring, performance management, coaching, mentoring, and goal setting.

    Essential Skills

    + Active CPA required (or able to quickly attain).

    + Experience as a controller working with revenue exposure of $50M+.

    + 10+ years experience in accounting within a large manufacturing environment.

    + Expert in cost accounting and cost accounting management.

    + Experience with Stock-Based Compensation.

    + Proficiency in ERP systems; SAP preferred.

    + Intellectually curious with a high level of self-accountability.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in government grant accounting.

    + Ability to analyze transactional level detail in an ERP system and articulate key findings to management.

    + Strong business skills and effective understanding of financial, distribution, and manufacturing systems.

    + Ability to multi-task and drive actions to completion under strict deadlines.

    + Collaboration skills to build positive relationships within and outside the Finance team.

    + Highly organized with attention to detail.

    + Experience in process development/improvement.

    Work Environment

    This role involves overseeing a team including the Director of Accounting and FP&A analyst. The Director of Accounting has direct reports with dotted line responsibilities and may supervise a team of two people. If the candidate is strong in SAP, the SAP Lead and two additional reports will also be under this role. We are a privately held company with revenue exceeding $50M. Our culture values diversity and strives to build an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of San Marcos, Texas.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $175000.00/yr.

     

    What We Have To Offer: • Competitive Base• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day 1 of employment • Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution• Employee Assistance Program• 401(k) retirement plan and match program• Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)• Short Term Disability (Employer Paid)• Paid Time Off (eligible after 90 days of employment) • Sick Leave (eligible after 90 days of employment)• Company Paid Holidays

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in San Marcos,TX.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2025.

    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® double diamond 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.