Assistant Controller Location: Pewaukee, WI Type: Contract-to-Hire / Full-Time Industry: Manufacturing We are seeking a skilled and proactive Assistant Controller to support the Director of Finance and oversee key financial operations. This role requires strong accounting expertise, leadership capabilities, and familiarity with IT systems and ERP platforms. Description: + Oversee and assign tasks to accounts receivable and accounts payable clerks, ensuring efficient workflow + Evaluate employee performance, provide rewards, and implement disciplinary actions as needed + Handle relationships with office vendors and manage services + Monitor account trends to identify potential cost-saving opportunities + Support the Director of Finance in managing essential IT services, including ERP and paperless systems, and coordinate with third-party IT vendors + Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed, including state sales and use tax reports + Assist the Director of Finance with monthly financial reports + Participate in physical inventory processes + Enter and finalize equipment orders in the ERP system, ensuring accurate job costing + Aid the Director of Finance in making decisions related to banks, insurance companies, and other financial matters Additional Skills and Qualifications: + Accounting experience + Management experience + Advanced Excel skills + IT experience is a plus Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.64 - $43.27/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 Pewaukee,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2025. 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.