Finance Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Finance Lead
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Finance Lead / Controller to provide strategic financial leadership and oversight on a part-time, interim basis. This is a six-month engagement requiring approximately 20 hours per week. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting and finance expertise, hands-on leadership experience, and the ability to quickly assess and improve financial processes in a growing organization. This role will be hybrid, with a greater onsite presence expected during the initial onboarding and transition period to ensure a thorough understanding of the business, financial operations, and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level financial leadership and support to company leadership.
• Oversee accounting operations, month-end close, and financial reporting processes.
• Review financial statements and provide insights on business performance.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Evaluate existing financial processes and recommend operational improvements.
• Support leadership with strategic decision-making through data-driven financial insights.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address accounting and finance-related initiatives.

• Significant experience in a Controller, Finance Manager, Finance Lead, or similar senior-level finance role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ability to work independently and provide strategic guidance with limited oversight.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with Acumatica ERP is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in dynamic or growing organizations preferred.

This is a contract/interim consulting engagement with a duration of approximately six months, requiring 20 hours per week. The work arrangement is hybrid, with an onsite presence particularly required at the beginning of the engagement. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned finance professional seeking a flexible, part-time engagement where they can make an immediate impact while providing high-level financial leadership and guidance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dundee, OH.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 hybrid position in Dundee,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2026.

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.

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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.