Accounting Manager

Adecco Permanent Recruitment is actively searching for an Accounting Manager for an established small to mid-sized manufacturing company. This is an on-site position responsible for overseeing the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, manufacturing cost accounting, reconciliations, internal controls, and supervision of accounting staff.

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

THIS IS AN ON-SITE ROLE IN NEW MILFORD CONNECTICUT - IF YOU ARE NOT WITHIN A REASONABLE DAILY COMMUTABLE DISTANCE, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing the company's complete accounting function, including ownership of the general ledger, month-end and year-end closing processes, financial statement preparation, and oversight of daily accounting transactions. This individual will work closely with senior management to ensure financial accuracy, investigate variances, maintain effective internal controls, and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.

This position requires a strong understanding of manufacturing accounting, including inventory valuation, work-in-process reconciliation, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing cost analysis. The Accounting Manager will also oversee accounts payable and receivable, coordinate audit and tax preparation activities, supervise a Transactional Accountant, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for both US operations and the company's UK-based ownership.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the company's accounting operations, financial records, and general ledger while overseeing day-to-day accounting activities.
• Own the month-end and fiscal year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion of financial reporting requirements.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, management reports, and financial variances.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, and collections activities.
• Review monthly bank reconciliations, payroll accounting, and balance sheet schedules.
• Manage manufacturing cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation, work-in-process reconciliation, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Analyze and investigate significant financial variances, including job order closeouts, purchase price variances, and departmental charges.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, documentation, and internal controls to ensure compliance with company requirements and applicable accounting standards.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax preparation, and financial information requests from external accountants.
• Support departmental and corporate budgeting, forecasting, working capital management, and cash flow reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for US operations and the company's UK-based parent company.
• Supervise, train, and review the work of the Transactional Accountant, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established accounting procedures.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable federal, state, local, and professional standards.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and ERP system utilization.
• Work closely with senior management and other departments to resolve accounting discrepancies and financial reporting issues.
• Assist with special accounting projects and other financial initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Approximately 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end closing processes and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and U.S. GAAP.
• Experience managing or overseeing accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, including inventory valuation, work-in-process, cost of goods sold, and variance analysis.
• Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Understanding of accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience with ERP-based accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to independently manage accounting responsibilities, meet reporting deadlines, and communicate financial results to management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and develop accounting staff while maintaining hands-on involvement in daily accounting operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Accounting experience within a small to mid-sized manufacturing company.
• Previous experience as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accountant with responsibility for financial reporting and month-end close.
• Previous experience supervising or reviewing the work of accounting staff.
• Experience with job costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing overhead, and purchase price variances.
• Experience coordinating annual audits, tax preparation, and external accounting requests.
• Experience supporting financial reporting requirements for an international or UK-based parent company.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and working capital analysis.
• Experience improving accounting processes, internal controls, and ERP system utilization.

Compensation:

$85,000-$115,000 base salary (flexible)

Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package.
• Long-term advancement opportunities based on performance and expanded responsibility.

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