Accounting Manager

Arrowhead Talent Solutions is assisting a mid-sized manufacturer in Fairfield CT with filling an Accounting Manager opening. This is a full-time, direct hire role with a reputable company and outstanding team of professionals.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Accounting Department, including accounts payable, general ledger and the month-end close. This role ensures the accuracy of financial data, compliance with company policies and GAAP, adequacy of internal controls and drives process improvement. The Accounting Manager leads a team and partners cross-functionally to drive process improvements/operational efficiency and works closely with the outside auditors.

This position plays a key role in supporting the Controller on special projects and leads initiatives that support organizational growth.

• Oversee the maintenance of the general ledger, ensuring accurate recording of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses.
• Manage all aspects of month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, analyses, and supporting documentation.
• Work with the FP&A team, support the preparation of financial statements and management reports for stakeholders.
• Review and approve journal entries and ensure timely posting of transactions.

• Supervise the accounts’ payable function, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments and expense recognition.
• Maintain vendor master data integrity and oversee compliance with company purchasing and approval policies.
• Review aging reports, manage payment schedules, and resolve vendor issues promptly.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline AP workflows and increase automation.

• Design, monitor, and continuously strengthen internal control procedures to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Lead initiatives to standardize accounting processes and drive efficiencies
• Collaborate with IT and Finance teams to identify opportunities for process automation and ERP enhancements.

• Coordinate and support annual financial statement audits
• Prepare audit schedules, respond to auditor requests, and ensure timely issue resolution.

• Supervise, train, and develop a team of professionals to promote accuracy, efficiency, and growth.
• Communicate effectively with Finance, FP&A, Operations, and other departments to support cross-functional objectives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the accounting team.

• Education: Degreein Accounting(CPA/CMApreferred).
• Leadership: 8+yearsofaccountingexperiencewith4+yearsofproventeammanagement
• Technical Core: Expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP, month end close cycles, and external audit coordination
• CPG/Manufacturing: Specializedexperiencein
  
  CPGormanufacturing(Inventory,Trade Deductions,andCostAnalysispreferred).
• Tech-Savvy: Poweruserof
  
  Excelandexperiencedinnavigatingcomplex
  
  ERPenvironments.
• Change Agent: Demonstratedabilitytostrengtheninternalcontrolsandautomate/streamlinemanualprocesses.
• Soft Skills: Highlyorganizedleaderwiththeinterpersonalskillstodrivecross-functionalresults.