Job Title: Assistant Controller Consultant

Location: Princeton, NJ

Pay: $50 - $70 an hour

A highly reputable company is looking for a Assistant Controller to join their team! This role includes a large range of duties including but not limited to working closely with the Controller and Director of Financial Reporting to oversee all aspects of general ledger accounting for our publicly traded medical device company, ensuring full compliance with US GAAP and internal policies. The role will manage treasury and cash operations, coordinate risk management activities, and drive timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, and much more!

Job Description:

Manage corporate cash flow, liquidity forecasting, and working capital strategies.Implement and manage treasury controls, cash management systems, and optimization strategies.Identify financial risks and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement mitigation strategies.Oversee insurance coverage, including D&O, product liability, and business interruption.Coordinate with legal, operations, and compliance teams to ensure financial risk exposure is minimized.Oversee all bookkeeping and accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger.Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, and Operational Finance to deliver timely and accurate results.Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with corporate policies.Establish best practices in reporting processes, tools, and systems to drive efficiency and accuracy.Act as a key thought partner to the Controller and CFO on financial strategy, capital structure, and compliance.Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldCPA required.Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance.Expertise in treasury operations, cash forecasting, and risk management.Exceptional communication and project management skills.

Benefits:

Great benefits packageWork life balanceClear career growth path

***INTERVIEWS

HAPPENING THIS WEEK***

This position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested, please send over your most up to date resume along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call to dyseidenberg@astoncarter.com

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Princeton, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Princeton,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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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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 for other accommodation options.

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