Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Location: West Hartford, CT Compensation: Up to $135k DOE

We are partnering with a well-established organization to identify an Accounting Manager to join its growing finance leadership team. This opportunity has become available following an internal organizational restructure and offers the chance to lead a high-performing accounting team while partnering closely with executive leadership.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will oversee the day-to-day accounting function, lead the month-end close process, manage a team of accounting professionals, and drive process improvements across the organization. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who combines strong technical accounting skills with an analytical mindset and a collaborative leadership style.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes

• Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals

• Manage job cost accounting, work-in-process reporting, and cost allocations

• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports

• Support annual audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance activities

• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes

• Partner cross-functionally with operations, inventory, customer service, IT, and finance leadership

• Support financial system reporting and data integrity

• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy

Top Priorities for This Role

• Strong month-end close leadership and accounting judgment

• Analytical mindset with exceptional problem-solving abilities

• Collaborative leadership style with a servant-leader mentality

Ideal Background

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Prior experience managing or leading accounting staff

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls

• Experience with job costing or operational accounting environments

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Lookups, and large data analysis

• ERP experience required; experience with Epicor, Hyperion, OneStream, or Adaptive Insights is a plus

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What Makes Someone Successful Here?

• Hands-on leader who enjoys coaching and developing others

• Strong accounting instincts and sound business judgment

• Naturally curious and comfortable asking thoughtful questions

• Analytical, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused

• Calm under pressure with the ability to adapt to changing priorities

• Team-first mentality with a collaborative, approachable leadership style

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Leadership opportunity reporting directly to the CFO

• Manage and mentor an established accounting team

• Highly visible role with meaningful impact across the organization

• Collaborative culture with an experienced leadership team

• Opportunity to improve processes and help shape the future of the accounting function

• Stable organization with long-term growth potential

Benefits & Additional Information

• Competitive base salary and bonus

• Comprehensive benefits package

• 401(k) with company match

• Strong work environment focused on collaboration and employee development

• Opportunity to join an organization that values leadership, continuous improvement, and long-term career growth

• Streamlined interview process

If you're an experienced accounting leader looking for a hands-on management opportunity where you can lead a team, influence business decisions, and partner closely with executive leadership, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss this confidential opportunity further.

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. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.