Job Title: Financial AnalystMake an Impact with Your Financial Expertise Are you a strategic, detail-driven financial professional who thrives in a mission-focused environment? We’re looking for a Financial Analyst who’s excited to lead, collaborate, and ensure our grant-funded programs operate with financial excellence and full compliance. In this role, you won’t just crunch numbers—you’ll play a vital part in supporting programs that make a real difference. What You’ll Do As a key member of our finance team, you’ll oversee grant financial management from start to finish, guide a team of Financial Analysts, and partner closely with program leadership and executive staff. Key Responsibilities + Lead, mentor, and coordinate the daily workflow of Financial Analysts + Oversee grant expenditures to ensure proper classification and compliance with funder requirements + Partner with Financial Analysts and Program Managers to produce timely, accurate financial reports for funders + Coordinate monitoring visits with funders alongside Program Managers and Vice Presidents + Collaborate with the Accounting/Payroll Manager during monthly financial closings + Work with the Budget and Controls Manager on budget development, revisions, and adjustments + Identify, analyze, and report budget variances and financial deviations to the Budget and Controls Manager and CFO + Prepare and review variance analyses and financial summaries + Ensure all funder reports are completed and submitted on or before deadlines + Maintain and update cost allocation tables as part of the monthly close + Review and validate financial data in program balance sheets and income statements + Support monthly and annual close processes, audits, and fund closings + Review journal entries prepared by Financial Analysts and prepare entries as needed + Maintain and improve departmental policies and procedures + Provide support to the CFO on special projects and initiatives What You BringEssential Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent nonprofit accounting/managerial experience + At least 5 years of relevant experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role + Strong knowledge of Federal and State funding regulations + Solid understanding of GAAP + Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and working knowledge of MS Word + Experience using financial and accounting software + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Strong organizational skills with a customer-service mindset + Ability to analyze data, manage multiple priorities, and work proactively + Proven leadership and staff supervision abilities Preferred Skills & Experience + Familiarity with Blackbaud / Financial Edge + Hands-on experience with budgeting, grant management, and financial reporting + Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-financial staff Work Environment & Schedule + Onsite role in a professional office/cubicle environment + 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday + 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where your financial expertise directly supports impactful programs. You’ll collaborate with passionate professionals, influence financial strategy, and help ensure long-term sustainability for our organization. If you’re ready to lead, problem-solve, and make your work matter—we’d love to hear from you. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hartford, CT. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.75 - $27.83/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 Hartford,CT. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 16, 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.