Financial Analyst

Job Title: Financial AnalystJob Description

This Financial Analyst role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-growing, venture-backed technology start-up, supporting the development of a groundbreaking optical storage solution. You will combine hands-on accounting, financial analysis, and forecasting responsibilities while partnering closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, to drive growth, improve processes, and support strategic decision-making. This position is ideal for a degreed accountant who wants to expand into a broader finance role and grow into a future management position as the company scales.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships across the business to support growth initiatives and drive process improvement.
• Help maintain the general ledger and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist in the development and preparation of financial reporting, including monthly and quarterly internal and external reporting packages.
• Support core accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed asset accounting as needed.
• Lead financial forecasting efforts by partnering with engineering teams to develop reliable and accurate product costing models and financial forecasts.
• Support capital fundraising activities by building and maintaining cap table pro forma models.
• Help manage the companys cap table and provide support to investors as needed.
• Provide financial analysis and decision support across the organization to facilitate achievement of strategic and operational objectives.
• Contribute to financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Support reporting and analysis processes by preparing, reviewing, and interpreting financial and operational data.
• Use AI-enabled tools to enhance financial analysis, reporting, and productivity.
• Take ownership of your professional development, with the goal of growing into a management role with future direct reports as the company scales.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in a quantitative discipline such as Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, or Statistics.
• 24 years of experience in finance, accounting, treasury, or banking.
• Hands-on experience with financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and experience maintaining or supporting the general ledger.
• Ability to support or act as a primary contributor to financial planning processes.
• Ability to support or act as a primary contributor to reporting, analysis, and forecasting processes.
• Working proficiency in Excel, including lookups, pivot tables, and formulas.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools to support financial analysis and improve productivity.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and drive to the root cause of issues.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with a start-up mentality, collaborating across functions and breaking down silos.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in accounting with an interest in expanding into a broader finance-focused role.
• Experience in financial modeling, particularly related to product costing or capital structure, is beneficial.
• Exposure to cap table management or investor reporting is a plus.
• Comfort working in a rapidly scaling environment with evolving processes and responsibilities.
• Interest in working closely with engineering and technical teams to understand product and cost drivers.

Work Environment

The role is based in a growing office located in Solon, Ohio, within a maturing start-up that is scaling from a small team to a larger organization. The environment is casual, collaborative, and fast-paced, blending the agility of a start-up with the discipline of professionals experienced in large enterprises. The team has grown from around 10 to over 20 employees, with plans to nearly double headcount over the next year. The company is working toward a key prototype milestone and aims for full commercialization by 2028, creating a dynamic setting with significant learning opportunities and exposure to funding activities and cutting-edge technology.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Solon, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $41.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Solon, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Solon,OH.

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® Platinum Award 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 for other accommodation options.

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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.