• Controller

    Aston Carter (Danbury, CT)


    Job Title: Controller

     

    Type: Contract-to-hire

    Summary:

    We are seeking an experienced Controller to manage monthly and year-end accounting close procedures, review journal entries, accruals, and other adjusting entries, perform account balance reconciliations, and prepare reports. You will provide leadership and support for our accounting teams in the US and internationally while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and internal controls. Your role will involve continuous assessment and improvement of current accounting operations, overseeing tax return preparation and review, and acting as the key contact for external auditors. Additionally, you will manage cash flow, forecasting, and ad hoc reporting.

    Responsibilities

    + Manage monthly and year-end accounting close procedures.

    + Review journal entries, accruals, and other adjusting entries.

    + Perform account balance reconciliations and prepare reports.

    + Provide leadership and support for US and international accounting teams.

    + Ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and internal controls.

    + Assess current accounting operations and recommend improvements.

    + Oversee preparation and review of tax returns and regulatory reporting.

    + Act as key contact for external auditors for the US, Ireland, and UK entities.

    + Manage cash flow and forecasting.

    + Perform ad hoc reporting and other duties as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in accounting, general ledger, and financial reporting.

    + CPA certification or on track for CPA.

    + Experience in the manufacturing industry.

    + Expertise in leading GL and closing procedures.

    + Experience leading and managing a team of 5 or more.

    + Familiarity with Dynamics 365 preferred.

    + Skills in reconciliation, month-end processes, financial statement preparation, finance, and reporting.

    + Knowledge of cost accounting, journal entry, audit, budgeting, forecasting, balance sheet, bank reconciliation, and consolidations.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + 10 or more years of related general accounting experience in a complex environment (preferably manufacturing).

    + Proven success in hiring, training, and motivating an accounting team.

    + Experience working with multiple entities in a multi-currency environment.

    + Knowledge of MS D365 preferred but not required.

    + Ability to lead and manage a team with diverse personalities.

    Work Environment

    You will have the opportunity to lead and manage a team, with a high potential for permanent placement based on your interest. The role will have four direct reports and two indirect reports (Staff Accountants, AP, AR & Cost Accountants).

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $90.00/hr.

     

    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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Danbury,CT.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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.