Assistant Controller

Aston Carter • Durham, NC

1d • $100,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Assistant Controller, you will be instrumental in building a scalable, disciplined finance and accounting function from the ground up. We seek a proactive individual who is comfortable with ambiguity and adept at creating processes that can grow with the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• 7-8+ years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting experience is a plus.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and operational accounting.
• Hands-on experience with payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Experience working with accounting systems.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets and reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
• Experience in a high-growth, startup, or manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to equity compensation, multi-state payroll, or benefits scaling.
• Experience helping build or improve accounting processes and controls.
• Detail-oriented and proactive.
• Experience with QuickBooks, RAMP, and Bill.com is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Assist with maintaining the general ledger in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Help implement and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support external audits, tax filings, and other compliance-related requests.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and management reporting.
• Process and oversee accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, approval workflows, and timely vendor payments.
• Manage accounts receivable operations, including customer invoicing, cash application, collections monitoring, and reconciliation of AR balances.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing in coordination with third-party payroll providers.
• Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and other fringe benefits.

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level