Jobs · Accounting · Connecticut

Accounting Manager

Vaco by Highspring · West Hartford, CT · Today
Accounting$135k/yrFull-time

About the role

We are partnering with a well-established organization to identify an Accounting Manager to join its growing finance leadership team. This opportunity has become available following an internal organizational restructure and offers the chance to lead a high-performing accounting team while partnering closely with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
  • Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals
  • Manage job cost accounting, work-in-process reporting, and cost allocations
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports
  • Support annual audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance activities
  • Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes
  • Partner cross-functionally with operations, inventory, customer service, IT, and finance leadership
  • Support financial system reporting and data integrity
  • Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy

Requirements

  • Strong month-end close leadership and accounting judgment
  • Analytical mindset with exceptional problem-solving abilities
  • Collaborative leadership style with a servant-leader mentality

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Prior experience managing or leading accounting staff
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Lookups, and large data analysis
  • ERP experience required; experience with Epicor, Hyperion, OneStream, or Adaptive Insights is a plus

Skills

  • Hands-on leader who enjoys coaching and developing others
  • Strong accounting instincts and sound business judgment
  • Naturally curious and comfortable asking thoughtful questions
  • Analytical, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused
  • Calm under pressure with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
  • Team-first mentality with a collaborative, approachable leadership style

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Strong work environment focused on collaboration and employee development
  • Opportunity to improve processes and help shape the future of the accounting function
  • Opportunity to join an organization that values leadership, continuous improvement, and long-term career growth

Pay

Up to $135k DOE

Schedule

Full-time

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