Accounting Manager

About the Role: As Accounting Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day and month-end accounting operations, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting and internal controls. You will streamline processes across accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, and general ledger, and act as a key partner to senior management by providing clear financial insights. Your work will directly support cash flow management, tax planning, and strategic decision‑making across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory accounting.
• Manage the full month-end close process, ensuring accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and timely financial statements.
• Review and approve account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and ensuring data integrity across all balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Prepare financial reports, highlighting trends, variances, and key performance indicators for management.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop realistic, data-driven financial plans.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital, recommending actions to optimize liquidity and support operational needs.
• Coordinate and support tax planning and compliance activities, ensuring adherence to federal and Connecticut regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff, setting clear performance expectations and driving continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field preferred.
• Proven experience in an accounting management, overseeing core accounting functions.
• Strong hands-on expertise with general ledger management, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Demonstrated experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory accounting within a corporate environment.
• Solid background in financial reporting and analysis, with the ability to interpret data and present clear, actionable insights.
• Working knowledge of tax planning concepts and regulatory requirements at the federal and Connecticut state levels.
• Experience managing cash flow and working capital, including monitoring, reporting, and recommending improvements.
• Track record of effective team leadership and staff development within an accounting or finance function.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and operate as a strategic business partner to management.

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