Controller

The Controller will lead the company’s accounting function and directly manage a team of five accountants, providing both strategic oversight and hands‑on support. This role oversees all major accounting operations, including general ledger management, month‑ and year‑end close, financial reporting, and internal controls. It also plays a key part in mentoring and developing the team, maintaining consistent accounting practices, and supporting leadership with financial insights and decision‑making.

The company offers a laid‑back culture with hybrid flexibility, allowing employees to work from home up to three days per week. With approximately 70 employees and potential growth to 100, this is a stable, long‑term opportunity for a steady and reliable leader. Benefits include a retirement match (100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%), PTO, seven paid holidays plus two half‑day holidays, and medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Job Duties:

• Oversee general ledger activities and end-to-end accounting operations, including billing, receivables, and fixed asset accounting
• Perform job cost accounting functions, with exposure to construction-related accounting environments
• Lead accounts receivable efforts to drive timely collections, support sufficient working capital, and prepare periodic cash flow statements to provide leadership visibility into liquidity
• Direct accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate entry, processing, and timely settlement of vendor obligations
• Complete bank account reconciliations and prepare recurring cash position and cash flow analyses
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles to ensure deadlines are met with accuracy
• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations as part of ongoing close activities
• Produce and deliver recurring financial reporting packages for executive leadership and governance bodies
• Coordinate and oversee multi-state property tax compliance and filing requirements
• Partner with external CPA firms to support annual audits and financial statement reviews
• Oversee payroll processing for both hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Provide financial modeling and analysis to support contract reviews and investment decisions
• Lead the annual budgeting cycle in collaboration with management and prepare ongoing variance analyses against plan
• Serve as the primary point of contact for banking partners and ensure all required financial covenants and reporting are completed accurately and on schedule
• Support special projects and ad hoc financial initiatives as requested by leadership

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Proven experience in an accounting leadership or similar role.
• Construction or engineering industry experience is required
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a team.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and operational mindset.
• Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on involvement when needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Confident in managing people and processes.
• Steady, reliable, and capable of maintaining continuity when needed.
• Interested in long-term stability and team development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tulsa, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $135000.00/yr.

All benefits through A&M, direct day 1

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Tulsa,OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.

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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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