Director of Accounting

Director of AccountingSimsbury, CT
Our client is a well-established, growth-oriented manufacturer seeking an accomplished accounting leader to help strengthen and scale its finance organization. This is a highly visible, on-site leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with hands-on team development, operational improvement, and acquisition integration. The organization is open to both an experienced accounting leader seeking long-term stability and a high-potential professional with roughly 10 to 12 years of progressive experience who is ready to step into broader ownership.
This Role Offers:Opportunity to shape accounting processes, controls, systems, and team capabilities as the organization continues to evolve.Meaningful involvement in acquisition integration and other strategic growth initiatives.A strong environment for continued professional advancement, supported by a culture focused on high standards, effective leadership, and organizational progress.
Focus:Direct the monthly accounting cycle, establishing clear ownership for close activities, reconciliations, reviews, and timely resolution of accounting issues.Oversee core accounting operations spanning the general ledger, receivables, payables, fixed assets, inventory, cash activity, and other key balance sheet accounts.Serve as a technical accounting leader for US GAAP matters involving revenue recognition, reserves, accruals, capitalization, and other complex or judgment-based areas.Strengthen financial controls and accounting procedures by identifying risk, improving workflows, and building repeatable practices that increase accuracy and efficiency.Coordinate external audit activities, maintain strong audit readiness, and drive timely resolution of requests, findings, and follow-up actions.Oversee financial processes related to organizational growth and integration, ensuring consistent procedures, accurate reporting, and alignment across accounting operations.Develop accounting talent through coaching, clear expectations, candid feedback, and accountability while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Collaborate with key stakeholders to evaluate financial performance, identify areas requiring attention, and support timely resolution of business challenges.
Skill Set:10 or more years of progressive accounting, controllership, or finance experience, with meaningful responsibility for close, controls, audits, reconciliations, accounting operations, and team performance.Strong command of US GAAP and balance sheet accounting, including revenue recognition, reserves, accruals, fixed assets, inventory, and internal controls.Manufacturing or project-based accounting experience is required, including exposure to cost accounting. Aerospace and defense experience is valuable but not required.Hands-on M&A integration experience is required. Candidates do not need to have led full transaction diligence, and experience integrating smaller acquisitions can qualify.Demonstrated success coaching, developing, engaging, and holding accounting professionals accountable.Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred. A Finance degree may be considered when paired with substantial technical accounting experience.CPA or CMA credentials are valued but not required.Experience improving ERP platforms, accounting systems, or finance processes is beneficial.Strong judgment, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance technical detail and broader business priorities.
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