Job Title: Plant Controller (Construction)

Job Description

The Plant Controller will take charge of all accounting and financial control functions for the plant and construction operations. This role involves managing work-in-progress (WIP), job costing, cost accounting, and project tracking. You will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the financial integrity of projects.

Responsibilities

Own all accounting and financial control for the plant and construction operations, including WIP, job cost, cost accounting, and project tracking.Maintain accurate job cost reports across project, phase, and cost code.Track committed versus actual costs and proactively flag variances.Process purchase orders, vendor invoices, and subcontractor pay applications, including AIA.Oversee construction loan documentation, construction draws, payments, and supporting schedules.Coordinate with project managers, procurement, and operations to resolve discrepancies.Manage monthly close for plant and job-related activities, including WIP schedules, revenue/cost accruals, and cost roll-ups.Support project-level forecasting, budget updates, and cash flow modeling.Maintain clean, complete, and auditable records for all projects.Strengthen accounting processes, controls, and reporting as the company scales.Leverage NetSuite and other construction/ERP systems to drive reporting improvements.

Essential Skills

4–8+ years of experience in construction accounting, manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, or plant finance.Strong understanding of work in progress, job cost accounting, construction loans & draws, payments, and cash applications.Experience in construction, manufacturing, real estate development, or design-build environments.Strong Excel skills; comfortable with evolving data and imperfect inputs.High attention to detail, strong follow-through, and ability to manage competing deadlines.Ability to thrive in a high-growth, high-expectation environment with consistent 50–55 hour workweeks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with NetSuite strongly preferred.Experience with construction accounting systems such as Sage, Procore, or Viewpoint is a plus.CPA not required.

Work Environment

The position is based in either York, PA or Manhattan, with a typical schedule from Monday to Friday, approximately 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM. The role includes occasional extended hours during close and the flexibility of two work-from-home days per month. Enjoy a premium office environment located in a brownstone between 55th and 56th, with Summer Fridays work-from-home options.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/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 fully onsite position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 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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