Accounting Manager

CFS

Danbury, CT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budget Reporting, Business Intelligence, Career Development, Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), Cost Accounting, Data Analysis, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Entrepreneurship, Executive Level (EL) 1, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Fixed Assets, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Production Costing, Revenue Recognition, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Standard Costing, Sustainability, Tax Reporting, Time Management, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Danbury, CT
POSTED
3 days ago

Accounting Manager


Danbury, CT · Full-Time · On-Site




Our client is a globally recognized, industry-leading manufacturer headquartered in Danbury, CT — and a division of a publicly traded corporation on the NYSE. With consistent year-over-year growth and a culture that champions innovation and career development, they are seeking a sharp Accounting Manager to join their high-performing finance team.




Why you'll love it here





  • Competitive pay

  • Salary + matching 401K + FSA

  • Full benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision + employer-paid life

  • Work/life balance

  • Generous PTO + paid holidays

  • Growth culture

  • Entrepreneurial mindset, clear career paths






What you'll do



  • 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




What you'll bring



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, along with 8–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

  • Experience in a division or subsidiary of a publicly traded company, particularly with corporate reporting responsibilities preferrred

  • 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



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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/