Robert Half is hiring: Director of Accounting in Hartford

Description Director of Accounting Location: Greater Hartford County Position Type: Full Time/Permanent Position Recruiter Contact: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf Reference: SF0013342508 Our client, who is a rapidly expanding organization is seeking a Director of Accounting to lead U.S. accounting operations and support continued growth. This is a high-visibility role with a clear succession path to Controller and broad involvement in systems modernization, M& A integration, and future financial leadership. Main Responsibilities:

• Lead daily accounting operations and own month-end/year-end close
• Partner with senior finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and M& A integration
• Prepare and review financial statements
• Strengthen and optimize internal control frameworks to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and support accurate, reliable financial reporting
• Deliver monthly/quarterly reporting and variance analysis to senior leadership
• Drive process improvements, shorten close cycles, and oversee ERP upgrade
• Manage, mentor, and expand a growing accounting team

What You Need

• 7-12+ years progressive accounting experience
• ERP experience: systems implementation or optimization strongly preferred.
• CPA/MBA/CMA preferred
• Management experience overseeing accounting operations, financial close, reporting and internal controls
• Experience in service-based/contract-driven industries (ASC 606 helpful) is preferred

Why This Role Stands Out

• Clear path to Controller in a fast-scaling organization
• Major role in building processes, upgrading systems, and supporting acquisitions
• Opportunity to influence structure, strategy, and future growth of the U.S. finance function

If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Sal Fiorillo in the email above. All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission. Requirements What You Need

• 7-12+ years progressive accounting experience
• ERP experience: systems implementation or optimization strongly preferred.
• CPA/MBA/CMA preferred
• Management experience overseeing accounting operations, financial close, reporting and internal controls
• Experience in service-based/contract-driven industries (ASC 606 helpful) is preferred

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