Director of Accounting

Blue Signal Search; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search seeks an accomplished accounting leader to strengthen and scale the finance organization for a well-established manufacturing client. This on-site role targets someone with 10–12 years of progressive accounting experience, ready for broader ownership and hands-on team development.

The role emphasizes close ownership, technical accounting, financial controls, and acquisition integration, with strong potential for professional advancement in a high-standard culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience with close, controls, audits and team leadership.
• Strong command of US GAAP, balance sheet accounting, revenue recognition, and internal controls.
• Manufacturing or project-based accounting experience with exposure to cost accounting; M&A integration experience.
• Ability to coach, develop, and hold accounting professionals accountable.
• Experience improving ERP platforms, accounting systems, or finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Direct the monthly accounting cycle, defining ownership for close activities and reconciliations.
• Oversee GL, receivables, payables, fixed assets, inventory, cash, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Lead US GAAP matters including revenue recognition, reserves, accruals, capitalization, and judgments.
• Strengthen controls and procedures; improve workflows and repeatable practices.
• Coordinate external audits, maintain audit readiness, and manage findings resolutions.
• Support growth and integration accounting processes with consistent procedures.
• Develop accounting talent through coaching, feedback, and accountability.

Skills

Accounting leadership

US GAAP

Team coaching

M&A integration

Financial controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Finance degree considered with experience

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Our client is a well-established, growth-oriented manufacturer seeking an accomplished accounting leader to help strengthen and scale its finance organization. This is a highly visible, on-site leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with hands-on team development, operational improvement, and acquisition integration. The organization is open to both an experienced accounting leader seeking long-term stability and a high-potential professional with roughly 10 to 12 years of progressive experience who is ready to step into broader ownership.

This Role Offers:

• Opportunity to shape accounting processes, controls, systems, and team capabilities as the organization continues to evolve.
• Meaningful involvement in acquisition integration and other strategic growth initiatives.
• A strong environment for continued professional advancement, supported by a culture focused on high standards, effective leadership, and organizational progress.

Focus:

• Direct the monthly accounting cycle, establishing clear ownership for close activities, reconciliations, reviews, and timely resolution of accounting issues.
• Oversee core accounting operations spanning the general ledger, receivables, payables, fixed assets, inventory, cash activity, and other key balance sheet accounts.
• Serve as a technical accounting leader for US GAAP matters involving revenue recognition, reserves, accruals, capitalization, and other complex or judgment-based areas.
• Strengthen financial controls and accounting procedures by identifying risk, improving workflows, and building repeatable practices that increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate external audit activities, maintain strong audit readiness, and drive timely resolution of requests, findings, and follow-up actions.
• Oversee financial processes related to organizational growth and integration, ensuring consistent procedures, accurate reporting, and alignment across accounting operations.
• Develop accounting talent through coaching, clear expectations, candid feedback, and accountability while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to evaluate financial performance, identify areas requiring attention, and support timely resolution of business challenges.

Skill Set:

• 10 or more years of progressive accounting, controllership, or finance experience, with meaningful responsibility for close, controls, audits, reconciliations, accounting operations, and team performance.
• Strong command of US GAAP and balance sheet accounting, including revenue recognition, reserves, accruals, fixed assets, inventory, and internal controls.
• Manufacturing or project-based accounting experience is required, including exposure to cost accounting. Aerospace and defense experience is valuable but not required.
• Hands-on M&A integration experience is required. Candidates do not need to have led full transaction diligence, and experience integrating smaller acquisitions can qualify.
• Demonstrated success coaching, developing, engaging, and holding accounting professionals accountable.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred. A Finance degree may be considered when paired with substantial technical accounting experience.
• CPA or CMA credentials are valued but not required.
• Experience improving ERP platforms, accounting systems, or finance processes is beneficial.
• Strong judgment, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance technical detail and broader business priorities.