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Description

Role Description

The Financial analyst/accountant will play a key role in supporting the company’s financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting processes. This position is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys turning data into insight, working across many functions, modelling and accounting activities.

The role will assist in preparing forecasts including cashflow, analyzing results, and working with financial models. This role will report to the Controller and work closely with the cost accountant, staff accountant and the Sr. Director of Finance. It will also have exposure to Corporate Accounting function and will assist in other departmental projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Support the budgeting and monthly forecasting processes, and weekly Flash preparation. Works with business to gather input from department leaders and finance personnel

• Assists in the cost and pricing modeling for US government contracts and participate in updating models & documenting work instructions.

• Prepare and analyze monthly actual reports; identify key drivers of variances and prepare commentary for reporting.

• Support development of cash flow forecasts working closely with the AR and AP and controller to development weekly 26-week cashflow forecast.

• Maintain and improve financial models.

• Collaborate and assist in the accounting and ensure accurate expense coding, accruals, and cost center review and analysis.

• Build and maintain dashboards and reports for KPIs.

• Participate in financial reporting and corporate deliverables, compiling and summarizing data for commentary.

• Support ongoing and continuous process improvement initiatives.

• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses and be involved in project related activities.

• Assist the department in all aspects of accounting and timecard administration as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Up to 3-7 years of experience in FP&A, financial related field and exposure to cost accounting and financial reporting (manufacturing is a plus).

• Advanced Excel proficiency and strong analytical skills with experience in BI or ERP tools.

• Working knowledge of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and variance analysis.

• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work with numbers and accuracy.

• Motivated, collaborative, and eager to learn.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $65.00/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 fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2025.

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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.