Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Accounting Manager- Torrington, CT area

Contact: Brittany Rizzo / View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Reference ID: BR0013517839

Salary range of $110,000-$130,000. Company offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k and paid time off.

A growing organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the company’s accounting function and provide hands-on leadership to a team of accounting professionals. This position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening accounting processes, and delivering timely financial information to senior leadership.

The ideal candidate is a strong technical accountant who enjoys being involved in the details while also taking ownership of the overall accounting operation. This person will serve as a key resource for the accounting team and collaborate with leaders throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the daily accounting function and ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting personnel while establishing clear expectations and performance standards.
• Take ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Review account reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger activity, and other supporting schedules.
• Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements and management reporting.
• Monitor financial activity across multiple entities and ensure transactions are properly recorded and supported.
• Analyze financial information to identify unusual activity, variances, or potential issues and communicate findings to leadership.
• Ensure accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls are consistently followed and updated as needed.
• Partner with operational teams to better understand financial performance and provide accounting insight for business decisions.
• Serve as a primary accounting contact for external auditors, tax professionals, and other outside advisors.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, controls, and overall department efficiency.
• Assist with ERP/accounting system enhancements, implementations, and other technology-related projects.
• Balance hands-on accounting responsibilities with management and strategic priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or managing accounting professionals.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and fundamental accounting concepts.
• Demonstrated experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and period-end close.
• Experience working with multiple entities or business units is preferred.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills; experience with an ERP system is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A hands-on leadership style with the ability to build relationships, provide direction, and develop team members.
• High level of accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail.