Finance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to support key financial operations for a Contract position based onsite Gorham, New Hampshire. This role will oversee core accounting and finance activities, deliver meaningful analysis, and provide accurate reporting that helps guide business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong forecasting and modeling capabilities, along with a proven ability to manage close processes and interpret financial results clearly for stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly close cycle by coordinating timelines, reviewing results, and ensuring financial records are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Prepare and present recurring financial reports that highlight performance, trends, and notable variances for leadership review.

• Build and maintain financial models that support budgeting, planning, and operational decision-making.

• Analyze financial data to identify risks, opportunities, and drivers affecting business performance.

• Develop forecasts by evaluating historical results, current conditions, and expected business activity.

• Partner with internal teams to gather financial inputs, validate assumptions, and improve the quality of reporting outputs.

• Monitor key metrics and explain variances between actual results, budgets, and projections with clear recommendations.

• Support process improvements within finance operations to increase efficiency, accuracy, and reporting consistency.

• 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing month-end close activities and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Strong background in financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical problem-solving.
• Experience preparing financial reports and communicating insights to business stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information and translate it into practical recommendations.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with common financial systems and spreadsheet-based analysis tools.