Arrowhead Talent Solutions
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.
Summary 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities General Accounting
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.
Accounts Payable Management
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.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
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.
Audit & Compliance
Coordinate and support annual financial statement audits
Prepare audit schedules, respond to auditor requests, and ensure timely issue resolution.
Leadership & Collaboration
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.
Qualifications
Education:
DegreeinAccounting(CPA/CMApreferred).
Leadership:
8+yearsofaccountingexperiencewith4+yearsofproventeammanagement
TechnicalCore:
Expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP, month end close cycles, and external audit coordination
CPG/Manufacturing:
SpecializedexperienceinCPGormanufacturing(Inventory,TradeDeductions,andCostAnalysispreferred).
Tech-Savvy:
PoweruserofExcelandexperiencedinnavigatingcomplexERPenvironments.
ChangeAgent:
Demonstratedabilitytostrengtheninternalcontrolsandautomate/streamlinemanualprocesses.
SoftSkills:
Highlyorganizedleaderwiththeinterpersonalskillstodrivecross-functionalresults.
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Summary 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities General Accounting
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.
Accounts Payable Management
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.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
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.
Audit & Compliance
Coordinate and support annual financial statement audits
Prepare audit schedules, respond to auditor requests, and ensure timely issue resolution.
Leadership & Collaboration
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.
Qualifications
Education:
DegreeinAccounting(CPA/CMApreferred).
Leadership:
8+yearsofaccountingexperiencewith4+yearsofproventeammanagement
TechnicalCore:
Expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP, month end close cycles, and external audit coordination
CPG/Manufacturing:
SpecializedexperienceinCPGormanufacturing(Inventory,TradeDeductions,andCostAnalysispreferred).
Tech-Savvy:
PoweruserofExcelandexperiencedinnavigatingcomplexERPenvironments.
ChangeAgent:
Demonstratedabilitytostrengtheninternalcontrolsandautomate/streamlinemanualprocesses.
SoftSkills:
Highlyorganizedleaderwiththeinterpersonalskillstodrivecross-functionalresults.
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