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Accounting Manager

Robert Half • Wallingford, CT • 17h ago

Description

Accounting Manager

Wallingford, CT - HYBRID

Reference ID: AD0013393052

Company Overview:

Our client is a growing manufacturing organization committed to operational excellence and high-quality production. As the company scales, they are looking to strengthen their finance function with a skilled accounting leader who can provide accurate financial reporting, support operations, and enhance process efficiency.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to lead the accounting function at a manufacturing facility in Wallingford. This role is perfect for a finance professional who enjoys balancing technical accounting responsibilities with mentoring a small team and collaborating closely with operations. The ideal candidate will drive financial accuracy, compliance, and operational insights across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead site accounting, including month-end close, general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting

Partner with plant and operational teams to provide actionable financial analysis and support strategic decisions

Maintain and analyze standard costs, perform product costing, and review variances to drive operational efficiency

Ensure adherence to internal controls, corporate policies, and regulatory compliance

Prepare and coordinate audit documentation for external auditors

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, workflows, and reporting systems

Collaborate with corporate finance and FP& A teams on budgets, forecasts, and financial models

Supervise, mentor, and develop on-site accounting staff

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA, MBA, or other professional accounting designation preferred

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Hands-on knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and compliance requirements

Advanced Excel and analytical skills; able to build and interpret financial models

Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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