Manager, Accounting & Finance

CFS; Wallingford (CT); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is offering a newly created Manager, Accounting & Finance role in Wallingford, CT with a hybrid work schedule (2 days onsite). You will work closely with a senior finance leadership team on SEC reporting, technical accounting, budgeting, forecasting, SOX, and equity compensation.

This is a high-visibility position with significant mentorship and growth potential. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with CPA or active pursuit preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or CPA candidates actively pursuing certification preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Support SEC reporting processes, including preparation of financial statements, disclosures, earnings release support, and related filing documentation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analyses focused on operational performance, income statement trends, and balance sheet activity.
• Manage equity compensation accounting and reporting, including stock options, RSUs, PSUs, and related compliance activities.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including consolidation and analysis of departmental submissions.
• Support technical accounting research, SOX compliance initiatives, impairment assessments, and internal control documentation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 + bonus

Wallingford, CT

Why This Manager, Accounting & Finance Opportunity Stands Out

• Hybrid schedule (2 days onsite) and a culture that supports strong work-life balance, including a typical 40-hour work week.
• Newly created, high-visibility role with direct exposure to an exceptional CFO and VP of Finance, offering strong mentorship and significant career growth potential.
• Gain broad experience across SEC reporting, technical accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, SOX compliance, and equity compensation.
• Play a key role in a publicly traded company's continued growth and transformation while contributing to strategic initiatives, process improvements, and performance reporting.
• Partner with leaders across the organization and work alongside a high-performing finance team with Big Four public accounting experience.

Key Responsibilities For The Manager, Accounting & Finance

• Support SEC reporting processes, including preparation of financial statements, disclosures, earnings release support, and related filing documentation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analyses focused on operational performance, income statement trends, and balance sheet activity.
• Manage equity compensation accounting and reporting, including stock options, RSUs, PSUs, and related compliance activities.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including consolidation and analysis of departmental submissions.
• Support technical accounting research, SOX compliance initiatives, impairment assessments, and internal control documentation.

Qualifications For The Manager, Accounting & Finance

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or CPA candidates actively pursuing certification preferred, not required.
• 2-7 years of public accounting experience or a combination of public accounting and industry experience.

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