Financial Analyst III Summary: Plan, develop, and coordinate the preparation of financial analyses and reports, including, but not limited to, operational and capital budgets, financial statements, statistical reports, cost analyses, and other financial information; perform complex and specialized assignments in assigned areas of expertise. Key Responsibilities: + Maintain liaison with business unit financial managers to advise units regarding financial position, cash flows, accounts, budgets, budget requests, and related financial matters. + Coordinate and participate in the preparation of various financial reports and analyses for senior leadership and external agencies. + Work closely with Corporate Finance and General Accounting to coordinate monthly journal entries and provide a comprehensive understanding of other income statement transactions. + Compile and analyze key performance indicators; prepare and review monthly performance dashboards; perform other variance analysis and month-end close procedures. + Assist in the development, implementation, and management of financial systems, cost accounting systems, and/or financial policies and procedures as appropriate. + Preparation of ad-hoc financial analyses (as needed). + Assist in the annual cycle counts of perpetual inventories. Requirements: + Work requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. + Certified Public Accountant or Master’s of Business Administration preferred. Healthcare experience preferred. + Work requires a minimum of six years’ experience in financial management, cost accounting, or a field directly related to the specialized area of assignment. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with expert proficiency in Excel. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + High level of organization and attention to detail. + Ability to work in a fast-paced and highly-matrixed organization + Prior experience with SAP, EPSi, Business Objects, Epic, and Tableau is desirable. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Durham, NC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $34.92 - $52.39/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 Durham,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.