Lead Financial Analyst

Lead Financial Analyst 6+ Month Contract (Maternity Leave) Dayton, OH/surrounding area In office/RemoteKey Responsibilities Strategic Business Partnership & Financial Leadership Month end close, fixed assets, accruals, department spend, actual vs forecast, flux analysis, accounting and finance analyst role. 25% journal entries, 75% transactions, meetings, stakeholders, and forecasting. (Need help while Senior person is out almost Controller) Operational Performance & KPI Architecture: Lead the strategy, development, and refinement of operational metrics reporting across tech organizations to drive strategic decision-making and business alignment Integrated FP&A Management: Direct multi-quarter financial planning, forecasting, and actuals analysis, delivering strategic insights that optimize resource allocation Process Transformation & Automation: Proactively identify, design, and implement value-add enhancements across financial systems, forecasting workflows, and operational processes Strategic Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, delivering proactive financial analysis, and strategic recommendations Oversight & Accounting Controls: Maintain high-level oversight of financial governance and SOX compliance Supervising month-end close processes: Review key journal entries for month end close and recommend corrective actions Qualifications Leadership & Analytical Competencies Executive Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and storytelling skills, with a proven ability to distill complex financial datasets into clear, actionable executive-level insights. Strategic Ownership: Demonstrated track record of driving cross-functional initiatives, establishing governance, and holding business leaders accountable for financial targets. Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Advanced capability in root-cause analysis, strategic planning, and financial modeling. Required Experience & Education