Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location: Stamford, CT - hybrid

Compensation: $80,000 - $115,000

CFS is partnering with a global financial services organization headquartered in Stamford, CT
, to identify a highly skilled Senior Accountant
. This company provides complex working‑capital and receivables‑based solutions across multiple regions worldwide and supports clients throughout North America, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC.

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in financial reporting, analysis, treasury support, and system enhancements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with broad exposure to finance, operations, and leadership.

• Participate in all core accounting activities, including monthly close, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements.
• Assist with monthly management reporting, business planning, and forecasting.
• Lead financial and administrative processes, optimize efficiencies, enhance internal controls, and support implementation of new systems.
• Serve as the accounting system owner (Microsoft Business Central); drive automation of key processes.
• Support the upgrade of general ledger management reporting tools (Power BI).
• Assist with tax‑related requirements and documentation.
• Track, forecast, reconcile, and analyze cash to ensure proper liquidity.
• Provide support for treasury functions.
• Lead or assist with ad‑hoc projects as assigned by the CFO.
• Support HR‑related administrative functions.
• Participate in fund administration and compliance activities.

• Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Expertise in problem analysis and strategic/functional problem resolution.
• Technical proficiency in financial reporting and analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with senior management and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong experience in GL, AP, AR, payroll, and income tax.
• SEC experience a strong plus.
• Builds effective, collaborative working relationships.
• Respects team contributions and supports team‑wide success.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities and drives projects to completion.
• Prioritizes team goals and maintains a positive, solution‑oriented mindset.
• Proactively communicates to identify and resolve issues.
• Communicates clearly and professionally.
• Writes with clarity and purpose to influence action.
• Uses persuasive, diplomatic, and strategic communication styles as needed.
• Resourceful, proactive self‑starter.
• Reliable, consistent, and deadline‑driven.
• Exercises sound judgment and makes appropriate decisions.
• Maintains composure and delivers effective solutions during challenges.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• CPA preferred.
• GL implementation experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• 3–5 years of hands‑on accounting and/or audit experience.