Job Title: Vice President of Finance Job Description The VP of Finance is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, including the preparation of financial statements, month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with GAAP or IFRS. This role involves leading budgeting and forecasting efforts, monitoring financial performance, and providing variance analysis to support strategic decision-making. Additionally, the position ensures strong internal controls are in place to safeguard assets and maintain compliance with financial regulations. The VP of Finance also manages tax planning and compliance, including sales, payroll, and corporate taxes, while staying current with evolving tax laws and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities + Oversee month-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation and analysis. + Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts to support strategic decision-making. + Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis. + Ensure strong internal controls to safeguard assets and maintain compliance with financial regulations. + Manage tax planning and compliance for sales, payroll, and corporate taxes. + Stay current with evolving tax laws and regulatory requirements. Essential Skills + Experience overseeing month-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation and analysis. + Proficiency in budgeting and forecasting. + Expertise in tax compliance and planning. + Knowledge of cost accounting and inventory management. + Ability to establish and maintain internal controls. + Experience in treasury management. + Proficiency in creating pivot tables and VLOOKUPs in Excel. + Familiarity with large-scale ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, SAGE, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday, or Infor. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Treasury and tax expertise. + Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential. + Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. + 10+ years of experience overseeing month-end close processes. + 10+ years of budgeting/forecasting experience. + 5+ years of cost accounting/inventory experience. + 5+ years of treasury management experience. + 5+ years of experience filing tax returns. + 5+ years of experience implementing internal controls. + Experience working within the manufacturing industry from 2023 or later. Work Environment + This role requires onsite presence with flexibility to work from either a Pennsylvania or Ohio location. There is an expectation to travel to the alternate site approximately one week each month during the first 6–12 months to become familiar with processes. Additional travel may be required initially until operations are stabilized and processes are fully implemented. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $250000.00/yr. Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401k Plan401k Company MatchProfit SharingPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysPaid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption LeavePaid Bereavement LeavePaid Jury DutyPaid Witness DutyEAP ProgramCompany Paid Short Term DisabilityCompany Paid Long Term DisabilityVoluntary Life Insurance Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.