Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager About the Role A growing manufacturing company is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations, lead the month-end close, and manage a small accounting team. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, manufacturing industry experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the month-end and year-end close processes. Oversee general ledger , journal entries, and account reconciliations. Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll functions. Prepare and analyze financial statements , ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP. Support and improve cost accounting , inventory accounting, and manufacturing-related reporting. Maintain and review standard costs, BOMs, labor/overhead allocations, and variance analysis . Assist in annual budgeting and forecasting , providing financial insights to management. Strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency. Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff. Coordinate with external auditors and support audit preparation. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required (CPA/MBA a plus). 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience . Manufacturing accounting experience required - including cost accounting or inventory accounting exposure. Strong understanding of GAAP , standard costing, and manufacturing workflows. Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Infor, Epicor, or similar). Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookup formulas, data analysis). Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Why This Opportunity? Stable and growing manufacturing organization with strong leadership. High-visibility role with ownership of core accounting functions. Opportunity to build processes and strengthen the accounting team. Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and long-term growth potential. INNOV2025 ZRCFS LI-DB2

Location: Newington, Connecticut, US

Posted Date: 11/24/2025