Finance Lead

Aston Carter•Wayne Township, OH

4d•$40 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Lead / Controller will provide strategic financial leadership and oversight on a part-time, interim basis for a growing organization. This six-month engagement requires approximately 20 hours per week and focuses on strengthening accounting operations, improving financial processes, and supporting leadership with data-driven insights. The role is hybrid, with a greater onsite presence expected during the initial onboarding and transition period to gain a thorough understanding of the business, financial operations, and key stakeholders.

Requirements

Significant experience in a senior-level finance role such as Controller, Finance Manager, Finance Lead, or similar position.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
Hands-on experience overseeing accounting operations and month-end close activities.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and improve financial processes and internal controls.
Ability to work independently and provide strategic financial guidance with limited oversight.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to build relationships and influence across the organization.
Experience working in dynamic or growing organizations, with comfort navigating change and evolving requirements.
Experience with Acumatica ERP, with the ability to use the system to support reporting and process optimization (strongly preferred).
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Track record of providing high-level financial leadership in an interim, consulting, or project-based capacity.
Experience designing or refining budgeting and forecasting frameworks for growth-oriented organizations.
Ability to quickly assess existing financial operations and identify practical, high-impact improvements.
Strong analytical skills, with a data-driven approach to financial insights and recommendations.
Comfort operating in a hybrid work environment and collaborating effectively both onsite and remotely.
Consulting mindset with the ability to make an immediate impact within a defined engagement period.
Professional demeanor and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities within a part-time schedule.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level financial leadership and support to company leadership, acting as a trusted advisor on financial matters.
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely month-end close and financial reporting processes.
Review financial statements and reports, providing clear insights and commentary on business performance and key trends.
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies, and strengthen control frameworks as needed.
Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities, partnering with leadership to develop realistic financial plans and projections.
Manage cash flow planning and analysis to support operational needs and strategic initiatives.
Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making, including scenario modeling and profitability assessments.
Evaluate existing financial processes, systems, and workflows, and recommend practical operational improvements.
Support leadership with strategic decision-making through data-driven financial insights and recommendations.
Collaborate with internal teams across the organization to address accounting and finance-related initiatives and resolve issues.
Leverage Acumatica ERP to enhance reporting, streamline processes, and improve data accuracy and accessibility.
Work independently with limited oversight, taking ownership of deliverables and driving continuous improvement in the finance function.