Assistant Controller

Assistant Controllers, Accounting Managers, and Senior Accountants — Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

Location: Rocky Hill, CT

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Industry: Manufacturing

Pay: $100,000 to $125,000

Overview

The Assistant Controller plays a key role in overseeing the company’s daily accounting operations, including billing, collections, and accounts payable. This position leads month‑end and year‑end close processes across multiple divisions, ensures accurate financial reporting, supports treasury activities, and partners with teams across the organization. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and experienced in corporate or public accounting environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate month-end and year-end close activities for multiple divisions.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and consolidate financials across multiple entities.
• Prepare accurate internal and external financial statements.
• Assist with annual audit preparation and support auditors during fieldwork.

• Supervise accounting staff responsible for billing, collections, and accounts payable.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of daily accounting transactions.
• Participate in year-end physical inventory counts.

• Oversee treasury-related activities and ensure proper recording of all cash transactions.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning initiatives.

• Stay informed on new accounting standards and ensure adherence to US GAAP.
• Build deep knowledge of key accounting processes (billing, collections, cash application, AP, credit analysis, customer setup).
• Serve as a reliable resource for internal teams, customers, and vendors.
• Support various surveys, audits, and compliance requirements (401k audit, sales & use tax audits, Census Bureau surveys, etc.).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a combination of both.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, financial modeling).
• Experience with ERP systems and financial planning/reporting tools.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This is a Permanent position based out of Rocky Hill, CT.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

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This is a fully onsite position in Rocky Hill,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 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® 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.