Job Title: ControllerJob DescriptionThis onsite Controller role oversees all accounting and finance activities for a growing organization with approximately $10 million in annual revenue. You will serve as the primary financial leader without direct reports, managing end-to-end accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial management, and supporting the companys continued growth. The position offers the opportunity to own the full accounting function, contribute to budgeting and forecasting, and support HR-related activities as the company expands.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full accounts payable process, including reviewing, coding, and processing vendor invoices.
- Oversee the accounts receivable process, including customer invoicing, payment application, and collections follow-up.
- Input and process at least 100 invoices per month with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Oversee purchase orders and ensure all supporting documentation is accurate, complete, and properly recorded.
- Handle payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate pay, and maintain compliance with applicable payroll requirements.
- Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, including preparing and posting journal entries.
- Balance spreadsheets and verify the accuracy and integrity of financial data across systems.
- Perform month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal control procedures.
- Prepare accurate financial reports and provide clear financial information to leadership to support decision-making.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes, as needed, and take on additional financial planning duties as desired.
- Assist with HR-related tasks, including coordinating with third-party benefits and 401(k) providers to enroll new employees or address employee questions.
- Set up new hires in payroll systems and support onboarding from a finance and payroll perspective.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes as the company grows and takes on more projects.
Essential Skills
- 35+ years of experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller.
- Proven experience handling full-cycle accounting functions for a company, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end close.
- Hands-on experience with or strong comfort in learning Sage ERP or similar enterprise resource planning systems.
- Experience or strong comfort performing payroll-related duties, including processing and compliance.
- Proficiency in core accounting tasks such as general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and reconciliations.
- Ability to manage high-volume invoice processing (at least 100 invoices per month) with accuracy.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to balance and reconcile spreadsheets and financial data.
- Solid understanding of accounting standards and internal controls.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a growing environment.
- Effective communication skills to provide clear financial information and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing, machining, technology installation, or construction industries.
- Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Experience working in a growing company environment and adapting to evolving processes.
- Interest in contributing to budgeting and forecasting activities as the organization expands.
- Comfort collaborating with benefits and retirement plan providers on employee-related matters.
Work EnvironmentThis is a fully onsite position, Monday through Friday, within the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. You may select any 8-hour shift within that window as long as responsibilities are completed and work is accomplished effectively. The company is in a growth phase, currently employing around two dozen full-time team members and actively expanding its project portfolio and revenue over the next several years. The environment is collaborative and fast-evolving, offering the opportunity to build and refine accounting processes as the organization scales. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $34.00 - $42.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.
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® Platinum Award 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.
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