Controller - Urgently Hiring

Job Title : Controller

Job Description

Manage and support direct reports. Responsible for direct reports' training and performance appraisals. Must be able to audit, analyze, and report on statistical analysis.

Execute the needs of the finance department in a professional and strategic manner. Interface with other service center functional groups (service, dispatch, fleet, customer service, purchasing) to evaluate the financial impact of current / future activities.

Install and monitor financial controls within various integrated data systems and reporting functions. Monitor key performance indicators to identify and report trends in the business requiring review.

Conduct profitability studies and cost reduction analyses for all operating areas of the facility. Coordinate the development of monthly financial statements, quarterly forecasts, and annual operating and capital plans.

Oversee data systems and integration to ensure workflows meet the requirements of the finance department, GAAP, and / or the needs of operations.

Perform month-end and year-end close procedures. Provide oversight for job costing, inventory management, and related audit control.

Review and reconcile account balances and oversee billing, credit, and collections. Prepare annual departmentalized budgets.

Oversee and support the payroll process. Identify legal risks and work to mitigate financial risk for the organization.

Hard Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting
• Minimum of 7 years of managerial accounting experience
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Intermediate FP&A experience
• Preparation of annual budgets
• ADP Payroll
• ERP Integrated Accounting systems
• Intermediate or expert proficiency in Microsoft Office products (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

Soft Skills

• Training and performance appraisal management
• Statistical analysis
• Professional and strategic execution
• Interfacing with functional groups
• Financial control monitoring
• Key performance indicator monitoring
• Profitability and cost reduction analysis
• Monthly financial statement coordination
• Data systems integration oversight
• Month-end and year-end close procedures
• Job costing and inventory management oversight
• Account balance reconciliation
• Billing, credit, and collections oversight
• Budget preparation
• Payroll process oversight
• Legal risk identification and mitigation

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Kent, Ohio.

Work Environment

Professional and strategic finance department

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 ., 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through :

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.