Controller

Aston Carter•Santa Clarita, CA

11h•$130 - $150•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller serves as the primary financial leader for the Valencia, CA operation, overseeing all accounting, reporting, budgeting, and analytical functions while ensuring compliance with GAAP and corporate standards. This role partners closely with the General Manager to drive financial performance, improve operational accountability, and support strategic decision-making within a rapidly growing manufacturing environment. A key focus includes strengthening inventory accuracy, WIP tracking, and working capital management while enhancing financial processes, systems, and controls.

Requirements

Deep manufacturing accounting expertise.
Strong analytical capabilities.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Hands-on leadership.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
At least ten years of progressive accounting/finance experience.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace & Defense experience.
Epicor or similar ERP expertise.
Private equity reporting experience.
CPA or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee all accounting, reporting, budgeting, and analytical functions.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate standards.
Strengthen inventory accuracy and WIP tracking.
Enhance financial processes, systems, and controls.
Partner with the General Manager and corporate leadership to drive financial performance.
Improve operational accountability and support strategic decision-making.
Influence cross-functional teams in a decentralized organization.
Guide financial transformation and support business growth.