Aston Carter · 5 hours ago
Controller
New York, NY
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$55/hr - $65/hrAston Carter is a leading corporate talent solutions provider, and they are seeking an experienced Plant Accounting Manager / Plant Controller to manage plant-level and project-level accounting in a fast-growing manufacturing and construction environment. This role involves overseeing construction accounting, cost accounting, and financial control, while strengthening financial processes as the company scales.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Own all accounting and financial control for plant and construction operations, including WIP, job cost, cost accounting, and project tracking
Maintain accurate job cost reporting across projects, phases, and cost codes
Track committed versus actual costs and proactively identify and flag variances
Process purchase orders (POs), vendor invoices, and subcontractor pay applications, including AIA billing
Oversee construction loan documentation, construction draws, payments, and all supporting schedules
Coordinate closely with project managers, procurement, and operations teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure financial accuracy
Manage monthly close activities related to plant and job operations, including:
WIP schedules
Revenue and cost accruals
Cost roll‑ups
Inventory or material usage (as applicable)
Support project‑level forecasting, budget updates, and cash flow modeling
Maintain clean, complete, and fully auditable records for all projects
Strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting as the company scales
Leverage NetSuite ERP and other construction/accounting systems to improve reporting, visibility, and efficiency
Qualification
Required
Work-in-Progress (WIP) accounting and WIP schedules
Construction and job cost accounting
Cost analysis and cost controls
Construction loans and draw management
NetSuite ERP (or similar construction/ERP systems)
Purchase orders, vendor invoices, and subcontractor pay applications
Strong understanding of project-based financial reporting
Proven experience managing accounting for construction and manufacturing operations
Ability to operate independently and take full ownership of plant and project financials
Strong attention to detail with a process-driven mindset
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling organization
Ability to work 50–55 hours per week, with occasional extended hours during month-end close
Willingness to support multiple active construction and manufacturing initiatives simultaneously
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)
Company
Aston Carter
Aston Carter is a staffing and recruiting company providing risk and compliance services.
Founded in 1997
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-31Acquired
Leadership Team
Juan Pablo McCausland-PHR, CDP
Human Resources Business Partner
Sherry Guevara
Regional Human Resources Partner-West Region
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