Accounting Manager

Compensation

$130,000-$150,000 + bonus

Location

Danbury, CT

About the role

The Accounting Manager will play a critical role in the finance team, responsible for general accounting functions and supporting various financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the full cycle of general accounting — AR, AP, fixed assets, inventory, actuals, forecasting, and budget reporting
• Lead month-end close, including compilation and distribution of reports to corporate leadership
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley/COSO, lease reporting standards, and revenue recognition requirements
• Monitor and analyze inventory valuation, production costs, E&O, and recommend actions for disposition
• Support tax reporting, sustainability audit calculations, and serve as backup to the Controller
• Supervise and develop accounting staff, ensuring accurate workload allocation and timely completion
• Maintain ERP finance modules and contribute to special projects as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, along with 5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in a division or subsidiary of a publicly traded company, particularly with corporate reporting responsibilities preferred
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment (e.g., cost accounting modules, inventory management)
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with data analysis; experience with BI or reporting tools is a plus
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team while managing competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with cost accounting principles, standard costing, and variance analysis in a product-based business

Qualifications

• Proven success in a similar role within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with financial reporting and compliance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

• Financial analysis
• ERP system implementation and maintenance
• Cost accounting and variance analysis
• Team leadership and mentoring

Benefits

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and employer-paid life insurance
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Work/life balance
• Growth culture with clear career paths
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Pay

$130,000-$150,000 + bonus

Schedule

Full-time