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Aston Carter • Hartford, CT • 3d ago

Job Title

Interim Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Finance

Location

Hartford, CT

Position Type

Interim, Full-Time

Reports To

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Interim Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Finance to support the finance function during a critical interim period. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in full-cycle accounting, financial leadership, and strategic financial management. This role plays a key part in maintaining financial stability, ensuring compliance, and providing data-driven insights to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the full-cycle accounting process, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and financial reporting.

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal financial policies and procedures.

Prepare and present financial statements, budget reports, forecasts, and executive-level financial analysis for senior leadership and governing bodies.

Lead the annual budget process, including development, implementation, monitoring, and variance analysis.

Provide strategic financial guidance and decision support to department leaders and operational teams.

Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while promoting continuous improvement and best practices.

Coordinate with external auditors and manage all aspects of the annual audit process to ensure timely and accurate completion.

Design, implement, and refine financial policies, controls, and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Support strategic planning initiatives through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and risk assessment.

Monitor cash flow, investments, and debt obligations to maintain organizational financial health.

Identify financial risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.

Oversee grant and restricted-fund management, ensuring accurate allocation, compliance, and reporting.

Partner closely with Human Resources and other administrative departments to optimize payroll, benefits, and financial operations.

Support ERP systems usage, optimization, and implementation initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.

Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including senior leadership responsibilities.

Demonstrated expertise in full-cycle accounting and financial management.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, internal controls, and budgeting.

Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and translate it into actionable insights.

Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel skills preferred).

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage executive stakeholders.

Demonstrated leadership, team development, and change-management capabilities.

High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Experience managing grants, restricted funds, or external funding compliance is preferred.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Finance

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Financial Analysis

Payroll

Accounts Payable

Benefits and Retirement Plan Oversight

Top Skills

Finance

Accounting

Reporting

Financial Analysis

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Accounts Payable (AP)

Payroll Processing

Close partnership with Human Resources

Retirement and Benefits Administration

ERP implementation or optimization experience highly desirable

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hartford, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Company benefits will be provided by our client once an offer is extended.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hartford,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 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.

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