Job Title: Controller ConsultantJob Description Lead and manage the accounting function for a ~$200M organization, overseeing a team of 4 accounting professionals with hands-on support. Own and drive the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financials. Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet support. Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with US GAAP. Prepare, analyze, and present financial results to senior leadership, including variance explanations and key insights. Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and documentation. Serve as the primary accounting contact for external audits and related requests. Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, and leadership on business initiatives. Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy. Support ad-hoc analysis and special projects as the business continues to grow. Responsibilities + Lead and manage the accounting function for a ~$200M organization. + Oversee a team of 4 accounting professionals with hands-on support. + Drive the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financials. + Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet support. + Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with US GAAP. + Prepare, analyze, and present financial results to senior leadership, including variance explanations and key insights. + Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and documentation. + Serve as the primary accounting contact for external audits and related requests. + Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, and leadership on business initiatives. + Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy. + Support ad-hoc analysis and special projects as the business continues to grow. Essential Skills + 6+ years of operational accounting experience. + 3+ years in a leadership role (ideally Controllership, but open to Accounting Managers, Assistant Controllers, etc.). + Strong skills in accounting, reporting, month-end processes, and financial reporting. Additional Skills & Qualifications + 2+ years of Oracle experience. + 2+ years working within the retail/manufacturing industry. + Previous consulting experience with the ability to step in quickly and take on high-level reporting and leadership responsibilities with little training. + CPA certified (does not need to be active). Work Environment The candidate will work on-site at the corporate headquarters alongside the corporate finance/accounting team. The office provides large workspaces and has been mainly redone. On-site amenities include a gym and cafeteria. The VP of Finance/Accounting works remotely from Miami, while the rest of the team is local to MN. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Eden Prairie, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/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 Eden Prairie,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 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. 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