Job Title: ControllerJob Description 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. 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. Essential Skills + Deep manufacturing accounting expertise. + Strong analytical capabilities. + Ability to influence cross-functional teams. + Hands-on leadership. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Aerospace & Defense experience. + Epicor or similar ERP expertise. + Private equity reporting experience. + CPA or MBA preferred. + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. + At least ten years of progressive accounting/finance experience. Work Environment The role is fully onsite, supporting operations and partnering with leadership during standard working hours, Monday through Friday. Flexibility is required during month-end close, budgeting cycles, or major operational initiatives. The environment is collaborative, transparent, and performance-driven, with a focus on accountability, continuous improvement, and open communication. Employees enjoy a flexible, entrepreneurial atmosphere within a larger corporate structure, valuing proactive problem-solving, curiosity, and a hands-on approach. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Valencia, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $130.00 - $150.00/hr. 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Valencia,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.