• Assistant Corporate Controller

    Aston Carter (Neenah, WI)


    Assistant Corporate Controller

    Description

    The Assistant Corporate Controller plays a crucial role in corporate financial reporting. This position supports the Corporate Controller in managing financial operations, reporting, and compliance. Key responsibilities include preparing financial statements, overseeing accounting processes, ensuring regulatory adherence, and aiding in strategic financial decisions.

    Duties:

    + SEC Filings: Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of SEC filings, including Forms 8-K, 10-K, 10-Q, and 11-K. This involves coordinating internal and external reviews and managing the relationship with external auditors. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of business information and technical reporting requirements.

    + Financial Reporting: Oversee the accurate reporting of consolidated financial statements on a monthly basis and manage an efficient month-end close process. Maintain the accuracy of the global balance sheet by collaborating with global finance leaders, site controllers, and functional leaders. Conduct monthly balance sheet reviews, track reconciliation completion, promote balance sheet literacy, and provide guidance on technical issues. Ensure journal entries are well-supported and approved.

    + Internal Controls Compliance: Execute internal controls compliance, including Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, in collaboration with IT. Evaluate and implement new controls as necessary and work to mitigate or remediate control weaknesses.

    + Technical Accounting Research: Conduct research on technical accounting issues and provide sound conclusions. Topics may include restructuring and impairments, revenue recognition, leasing arrangements, contract terms implications, and other complex accounting transactions.

    + Financial Systems Management: Act as the business owner of financial accounting systems (JDE, Cognos Controller, and BlackLine) and work closely with IT to ensure these systems meet business needs. Drive the implementation and acceptance of new technologies (e.g., Robotic Process Automation, PowerBI) to enhance efficiency and insight.

    + Leadership and Development: Exemplify and enforce the company's Core Values. Focus on evaluating team potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring employees receive the necessary development and coaching to reach their full potential.

    Qualifications

    + Prior experience at a Big 4 (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG).

    + The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least 10 years of related experience.

    + Active/Inactive CPA certification.

    + Technical skills include: Revenue recognition, cash flow, SEC reporting, lease accounting.

    + Leadership, organizational and communication skills.

    + Understanding of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and Sarbanes-Oxley.

    + ERP experience: JDE, Oracle, BlackLine.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Neenah, WI.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

     

    Medical Coverage, 401K Benefits, Life Insurance, Tiution Reimbursement, Wellbeing program, Dental, Vision, HSA Offering

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Neenah,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 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.