Finance Director

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Finance Director Job Description The Interim Finance Director will provide hands-on leadership across the City's core accounting and finance functions, ensuring accuracy, continuity, and timely reporting during the engagement. This role oversees general ledger activities, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and month-end and year-end close processes, while producing reliable financial statements and management reports. The Interim Director will support operating and capital budgeting activities, including forecasting, variance analysis, and guidance to department leaders. Responsibilities also include leading financial analysis to support decision-making, maintaining strong internal controls, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. The Interim Finance Director will manage the annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors to ensure accurate and timely completion. Responsibilities Oversee general ledger activities, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and month-end and year-end close processes. Produce reliable financial statements and management reports. Support operating and capital budgeting activities, including forecasting, variance analysis, and guidance to department leaders. Lead financial analysis to support decision-making. Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Manage the annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors. Essential Skills Month-end close process expertise. Experience overseeing accounts payable and receivable to ensure accuracy. Proficiency in budgeting and audit preparation. Ability to implement internal controls. Skill in creating pivot tables and Vlookups in Excel. Proficient within a large-scale ERP such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, PeopleSoft, Workday, or Info. Qualifications Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is a plus. Experience in the state or government industry is advantageous. Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. 7+ years of experience overseeing the month-end close process. 7+ years of experience preparing and analyzing financial statements. 7+ years of budgeting experience. 7+ years of audit preparation experience. 5+ years of experience implementing internal controls. Work Environment This position offers a hybrid work environment with 2 days remote and 3 days onsite. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of York, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $85.00/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) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in York,PA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

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@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.