Senior Accountant

Controller

This position involves financial oversight and expense monitoring, ensuring budget compliance and cost efficiency while supporting EBIT improvement plans. Responsibilities include monitoring administrative and overhead expenses to ensure budget compliance and cost efficiency, analyzing spending trends, identifying areas for savings, and proposing actionable cost-reduction initiatives. Provide monthly variance analysis and performance reports to management, highlighting key insights. Partner with operations to track profitability by business unit. Design, document, and oversee the implementation of new financial and operational procedures (SOPs). Monitor adherence to established procedures and ensure corrective actions where needed. Strengthen internal controls across accounting and operational workflows. Coordinate with auditors to ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and company policies. Support automation and system improvements in collaboration with IT and BI teams. Streamline workflows between Finance, Operations, and Shared Services.

Essential Skills include proficiency in accounting and financial analysis, expertise in reconciliation, general ledger, financial modeling, and financial reporting. A solid understanding of US GAAP / IFRS and corporate budgeting principles is required. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives focused on cost reduction and efficiency. Experience with ERP and BI tools (CargoWise One, Great Plains, TruckMate, Power BI, etc.) is necessary. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills are essential.

Additional Skills & Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred. Eight or more years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with strong exposure to cost control and process optimization, is required.

The role is based onsite at the corporate office. This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL. The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $39.00 / 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).

This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville, FL. Application Deadline is anticipated to close on Nov 30, 2025.

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@ for other accommodation options.