Controller

Job Title: Controller Job Description The Controller oversees the full spectrum of accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role manages daily and monthly accounting activities, supports strategic financial planning, and ensures accurate and timely financial information to help guide business decisions. The position is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a growing company, enjoys wearing many hats, and brings a proactive, strategic mindset to maintaining and improving business processes. Responsibilities

- Perform monthly account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Complete daily accounts receivable activities and reconcile bank accounts on a daily basis.
- Prepare and post month-end journal entries in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
- Conduct monthly inventory reconciliations and ensure proper valuation and reporting of inventory balances.
- Produce accurate monthly and quarterly financial statements and related reports.
- Oversee all accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely processing and payment.
- Manage the collection of aged receivables and implement follow-up strategies to reduce outstanding balances.
- Review all payable invoices for accuracy and proper documentation before entry into the accounting system.
- Create weekly forecasts of accounts payable and accounts receivable to support cash flow planning.
- Create and assign job numbers to all projects, prepare invoices, and track all milestone invoices and payments.
- Prepare emergency cost write-ups for review prior to creating invoices for emergency jobs.
- Manage business insurance and employee benefits plans and coordinate related administrative tasks.
- Provide administrative support and office management related to accounting and financial operations.
- Use QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel to maintain bookkeeping records, analyze data, and support reporting.
- Demonstrate strong leadership by taking a proactive and strategic approach to maintaining and moving the business forward.
- Collaborate closely with a small office team and contribute to a positive, professional, and close-knit work culture.

Essential Skills

- 13 years of experience as a sole accountant, Controller, or Accounting Manager.
- Strong accounts payable and accounts receivable background, including collections of aged receivables.
- Proficiency in bookkeeping and general accounting principles.
- Strong technical skills working with Microsoft programs, including Microsoft Excel.
- Hands-on experience with QuickBooks for day-to-day accounting and reporting.
- Ability to perform monthly account reconciliations, inventory reconciliations, and month-end journal entries.
- Experience producing monthly and quarterly financial statements.
- Strong leadership skills with a proactive and strategic approach to maintaining and advancing business operations.
- Professional attitude and demeanor, with the ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders.
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate in a small, close-knit office environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience managing business insurance and employee benefits plans.
- background in administrative support and office management within an accounting or finance setting.
- Ability to create job numbers, prepare project invoices, and track milestone billing and payments.
- Comfort working in a growing company and willingness to wear many hats and take on varied responsibilities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in reviewing invoices and financial documentation.
- Ability to create weekly forecasts for accounts payable and accounts receivable to support cash flow management.

Work Environment This is an onsite position in a small, close-knit office of approximately five staff members. The workspace features a warm, inviting atmosphere that includes a full-service kitchen and individual office space. The environment supports collaboration and teamwork while allowing focus on detailed accounting work. You will work primarily with standard office and accounting technologies, including Microsoft programs and QuickBooks, in a professional office setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $44.00 - $48.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

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® Platinum Award 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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.