Accounting Manager: High-Impact in Manufacturing & Ops

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Accounting Manager in Danbury to lead day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls. This hands-on role collaborates with senior leadership and the international parent company to ensure accurate reporting.

Responsibilities include managing GL, inventory costing, and audits, while driving ERP optimization and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the general ledger and manage 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, WIP reconciliations, COGS, 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.

Skills

5+ years experience

U.S. GAAP knowledge

ERP proficiency

Excel expertise

Analytical skills

Communicating with leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Accounting Manager in Danbury to lead day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls. This hands-on role collaborates with senior leadership and the international parent company to ensure accurate reporting.

Responsibilities include managing GL, inventory costing, and audits, while driving ERP optimization and process improvements.