Job Title: Assistant to Director of Finance Operations
Job Description
We are seeking an Assistant to the Director of Finance Operations to provide high-level support through leadership and oversight of the accounting team. This role involves prioritizing and executing departmental objectives, implementing best practices for growth, and meeting operational needs. The Assistant will ensure accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions, support audit and new business initiatives, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and accounting policies. Responsibilities also include supporting the monthly close cycle, internal financial reporting and analysis, reviewing journal entries, revenue recognition analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Hard Skills
- Understanding of accounting systems
- Experience in aligning systems and processes
- Knowledge of US GAAP
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Journal entry review
- Revenue recognition analysis
- Balance sheet reconciliations
Soft Skills
- Leadership
- Mentorship and coaching
- Accountability
- Critical thinking
- Analytical capabilities
- Self-motivation
- Independent problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Ability to delegate and set clear expectations
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a fully remote position.
Work Environment
The role involves close collaboration with peers across the company, including coordination with subsidiaries for consolidations. The work environment encourages responsibility, approachability, diversity, innovation, customer-driven focus, accountability, and continuous learning.
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.
Requirements
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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- 401(k)/Roth
- Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are Embedded Into Our Culture Through
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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.
