Accounting Manager

ACCOUNTING MANAGER - Hybrid

Our client is an award-winning Connecticut-based manufacturing company (voted Best Place to Work in CT two years running) known for its collaborative, inclusive culture and competitive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and generous PTO.

Position Summary : Manage day-to-day accounting operations, financial statement preparation and analysis, tax compliance, and audit support. Lead the accounting team while implementing process improvements and ensuring adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements in a fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage global general ledger and chart field maintenance ensuring GAAP and IFRS compliance

Oversee monthly close process including journal entries, accruals, multi-currency transactions, and period-end propriety

Lead foreign exchange (F / X) accounting and support international subsidiaries

Manage U.S. A / R and A / P functions with direct reports; ensure proper controls, segregation of duties, and 1099 compliance

Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports

Support treasury function, develop cash flow forecasts, and manage banking relationships

Supervise cost accounting, inventory processes (raw materials, WIP, finished goods), and analyze product margins vs. budget and prior year

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required

7+ years accounting experience with proven expertise in G / L, monthly close, intercompany transactions, consolidations, inventory, cost accounting, budgeting, reconciliations, and audits

2+ years supervisory / management experience

Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and foreign currency accounting

Advanced proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, and Microsoft Office

Exceptional technical skills with attention to detail and ability to drive process improvements

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco / Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco / Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.