Accounting Manager

CFS; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401K matching

Full benefits

Medical, dental, vision

Employer-paid life

Work/life balance

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Growth culture

Entrepreneurial career paths

Job summary

CFS, a Danbury, CT-based manufacturer, seeks an Accounting Manager to lead the full accounting cycle, ensure GAAP/SOX compliance, and guide a growing finance team. The role involves overseeing AR, AP, fixed assets, inventory, forecasting, and budget reporting.

You will drive month-end close, analyze cost accounting and inventory, and support tax reporting while mentoring staff in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance.
• 5–10 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience in a division of a publicly traded company preferred.
• Hands-on ERP experience in manufacturing (cost accounting, inventory).
• Strong Excel and data analysis; BI/reporting tools a plus.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles, standard costing, and variances.

Responsibilities

• Own full general accounting cycle - AR, AP, fixed assets, inventory, actuals, forecasts, and budgets.
• Lead month-end close and distribute reports to leadership.
• Ensure GAAP, SOX/COSO, lease reporting, and revenue recognition compliance.
• Monitor inventory valuation, production costs, E&O; recommend disposition actions.
• Support tax reporting and sustainability audits; backup to Controller.
• Supervise accounting staff and allocate workload; ensure timely completion.
• Maintain ERP finance modules and contribute to special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

BI/reporting tools

Job description

Compensation: Up to $130,000 + bonus

Location: Danbury, CT

Our client is a globally recognized, industry-leading manufacturer headquartered in Danbury, CT - and a division of a publicly traded corporation on the NYSE. With consistent year-over-year growth and a culture that champions innovation and career development, they are seeking a sharp Accounting Manager to join their high-performing finance team.

Why you'll love it here

• Competitive pay
• Salary + matching 401K + FSA
• Full benefits
• Medical, dental, vision + employer-paid life
• Work/life balance
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• Growth culture
• Entrepreneurial mindset, clear career paths

What you'll do

• Own the full cycle of general accounting - AR, AP, fixed assets, inventory, actuals, forecasting, and budget reporting
• Lead month-end close, including compilation and distribution of reports to corporate leadership
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley/COSO, lease reporting standards, and revenue recognition requirements
• Monitor and analyze inventory valuation, production costs, E&O, and recommend actions for disposition
• Support tax reporting, sustainability audit calculations, and serve as backup to the Controller
• Supervise and develop accounting staff, ensuring accurate workload allocation and timely completion
• Maintain ERP finance modules and contribute to special projects as needed

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, along with 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in a division or subsidiary of a publicly traded company, particularly with corporate reporting responsibilities preferred
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment (e.g., cost accounting modules, inventory management)
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with data analysis; experience with BI or reporting tools is a plus
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team while managing competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with cost accounting principles, standard costing, and variance analysis in a product-based business