We are looking for an accomplished finance leader to guide the accounting and finance organization for a Long-term Contract assignment based in Syracuse, New York. This role will provide senior-level oversight across financial operations, performance analysis, and executive reporting while helping the team maintain momentum during a period of leadership coverage. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with business leadership and international stakeholders in a dynamic energy environment, while supporting a collaborative team through evolving priorities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day leadership of finance and accounting activities, ensuring consistent execution across reporting, close processes, and operational finance support.<br>• Lead the review of financial results, identify meaningful trends and variances, and present clear insights to senior leadership and parent-company stakeholders.<br>• Oversee month-end and year-end activities, including coordination of audit-related deliverables and maintenance of strong financial controls.<br>• Guide budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning to support informed business decisions and organizational performance.<br>• Provide leadership and mentoring to team members, particularly employees stepping into recently expanded or redefined responsibilities.<br>• Partner with internal leaders across the business to strengthen KPI tracking and improve visibility into financial performance.<br>• Support executive communication with ownership and international partners by preparing accurate, timely, and well-structured financial materials.<br>• Maintain leadership visibility over the ongoing Workday Financials implementation while helping ensure alignment with finance priorities and reporting needs.