Director of Accounting - GAAP, M&A & Controls

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

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.