Financial Systems Analyst

Financial Systems Analyst San Diego, CA (Local Candidates)Contract-to-Hire | $33-$40/hr Join a Business Transformation in Progress An established aerospace & defense contractor is seeking a Financial Systems Analyst to play a key role in a company-wide transformation initiative focused on financial systems, reporting, process automation, and data visibility.Working directly with executive leadership, including the CFO/CIO, you'll help bridge the gap between Accounting, Finance, Technology, and Business Operations while supporting the organization's migration to Deltek Costpoint and the modernization of reporting and business processes.If you enjoy understanding how systems work, solving business problems, improving processes, and turning data into actionable information, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building a long-term career. Why This Opportunity? Direct exposure to executive leadership, including the CFO/CIO and senior management Play a hands-on role in a major ERP and business transformation initiative Gain experience across Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Reporting, and Technology Contribute to automation and process improvement projects that directly impact the business High-visibility position with significant opportunity for professional growth Collaborative, team-oriented environment where ideas and initiative are valued What You'll Do As a Financial Systems Analyst, you'll help support and improve the systems, processes, and reporting that drive critical business decisions. Primary Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, testing, validation, reporting, and ongoing optimization of Deltek Costpoint
• Assist with ERP migration and financial systems initiatives
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial and operational reporting
• Extract, analyze, validate, and reconcile financial and business data
• Support accounting and finance reporting, reconciliations, and special projects
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and automate manual tasks
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and IT teams on system enhancements and business improvements
• Assist with system integrations, troubleshooting, and reporting solutions
• Help maintain internal business resources and reporting tools
• Document business processes, workflows, and system procedures
• Support initiatives that improve company-wide access to meaningful business data

What We're Looking For Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, MIS, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline
• Understanding of accounting fundamentals, including:
• General Ledger
• Debits & Credits
• Chart of Accounts
• Financial Reporting Concepts
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams
• Local to San Diego, CA and able to work onsite, particularly during onboarding and training
• Must be eligible to work in the United States due to ITAR Compliance

Preferred Experience

Exposure to any of the following is highly desirable:

• Deltek Costpoint or Deltek GCS
• ERP, accounting, or financial systems
• SQL queries and relational databases
• Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Microsoft Access, or similar platforms
• Power BI, Power Query, or reporting tools
• Financial systems support or administration
• Government contracting environments
• Cost accounting concepts and project-based accounting
• Process automation and workflow improvements
• SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and collaboration platforms
• Python, PowerShell, or other scripting tools
• 0-2+ Years of Experience - Internship & Education experience is valued

Ideal Backgrounds

Candidates may come from backgrounds such as:

• Financial Systems Analyst
• Accounting Systems Analyst
• ERP Analyst
• Business Systems Analyst
• Project Controls Analyst
• Financial Analyst with ERP or reporting experience
• Accounting or Finance professional with strong technical aptitude
• Information Systems professional with exposure to accounting or finance processes

What Success Looks Like The ideal candidate is someone who is naturally curious, technology-minded, and motivated to improve the way business gets done. You'll have the opportunity to learn the organization's financial systems from the ground up, support a major ERP transformation, and become a go-to resource for reporting, analytics, and process improvement initiatives.This is more than a traditional financial analyst role. It's an opportunity to build expertise at the intersection of Finance, Accounting, Data, Systems, and Technology while helping shape the future of a growing organization. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $33.00 - $40.00/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 & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

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.

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