Accounting Manager

CFS; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS, a well-established manufacturing organization, seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and partner with senior leadership. This hands-on role focuses on financial reporting, month-end close, inventory, and internal controls to support growth and international parent company objectives.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in progressive accounting, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• U.S. GAAP knowledge and reconciliations.
• Manufacturing accounting experience including inventory and cost accounting.
• Experience supervising staff and interfacing with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger and close processes.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
• Produce monthly financial statements and variance analyses.
• Manage AP, AR, and cash applications.
• Oversee inventory accounting, WIP, COGS, and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Review bank reconciliations and payroll accounting.
• Strengthen procedures, controls, and reporting processes.
• Coordinate annual audits and tax preparation.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Ensure timely reporting to the international parent organization.
• Supervise accounting staff and identify ERP optimization opportunities.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Time management

Communication

AP/AR management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

About The Accounting Manager Opportunity

Our client, a well-established manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee its day-to-day accounting operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of the accounting function while working closely with senior leadership.

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for financial reporting, month-end close, inventory and cost accounting, and maintaining strong internal controls. This position offers excellent visibility within the organization, including collaboration with executive leadership and an international parent company.

Accounting Manager Responsibilities

• Oversee the general ledger and manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, and collections.
• Manage inventory accounting, work‑in‑process (WIP) reconciliations, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Review bank reconciliations, payroll accounting, and balance sheet schedules.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting procedures, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax preparation, and requests from external accountants.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, working capital management, and cash flow reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to the company's international parent organization.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff while identifying opportunities for process improvements and ERP optimization.

Accounting Manager Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations.
• Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred, including inventory, WIP, and cost accounting.
• Experience overseeing transactional accounting functions, including AP and AR.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Why Consider This Accounting Manager Opportunity?

• High-visibility position with direct exposure to senior leadership.
• Opportunity to take ownership of the accounting function.
• Established manufacturing environment with international operations.
• Hands‑on leadership role with supervisory responsibilities.
• Opportunity to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and optimize ERP systems.
• Broad exposure to financial reporting, operational accounting, and strategic financial planning.

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