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Accounting Manager

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  • Danbury, CT
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    Job Description

    Accounting Manager


    About the Accounting Manager Opportunity


    Our client, a well-established manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee its day-to-day accounting operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of the accounting function while working closely with senior leadership.


    The Accounting Manager will be responsible for financial reporting, month-end close, inventory and cost accounting, and maintaining strong internal controls. This position offers excellent visibility within the organization, including collaboration with executive leadership and an international parent company.


    Accounting Manager Responsibilities



    • Oversee the general ledger and manage the month-end and year-end close processes.



    • Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.



    • Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.



    • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, and collections.



    • Manage inventory accounting, work-in-process (WIP) reconciliations, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing cost analysis.



    • Review bank reconciliations, payroll accounting, and balance sheet schedules.



    • Maintain and strengthen accounting procedures, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.



    • Coordinate annual audits, tax preparation, and requests from external accountants.



    • Support budgeting, forecasting, working capital management, and cash flow reporting.



    • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to the company's international parent organization.



    • Supervise and mentor accounting staff while identifying opportunities for process improvements and ERP optimization.




    Accounting Manager Qualifications



    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.



    • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close and financial reporting.



    • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations.



    • Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred, including inventory, WIP, and cost accounting.



    • Experience overseeing transactional accounting functions, including AP and AR.



    • Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.



    • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.



    • Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and communicate effectively with senior leadership.



    • Previous supervisory experience preferred.




    Why Consider This Accounting Manager Opportunity?



    • High-visibility position with direct exposure to senior leadership.



    • Opportunity to take ownership of the accounting function.



    • Established manufacturing environment with international operations.



    • Hands-on leadership role with supervisory responsibilities.



    • Opportunity to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and optimize ERP systems.



    • Broad exposure to financial reporting, operational accounting, and strategic financial planning.




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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDanbury, CT
    IndustryFinancial Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1994
    Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

    About Company

    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.

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    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
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    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Balance Sheetunmatched
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    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cost Accountingunmatched
    • Cost Analysisunmatched
    • Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)unmatched
    • Credit and Collectionsunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Planningunmatched
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    • Financial Statementsunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • International Operationsunmatched
    • Inventory Costsunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Journal Entriesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Analysisunmatched
    • Manufacturing Costunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Operational Strategyunmatched
    • Payroll Accountingunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Tax Returnsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Variance Analysisunmatched

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