Accounting Manager needed!

CFS has partnered with a large financial institution based in Stamford to help find their next Accounting Manager.  This person will work closely with senior management, treasury, FP&A and other offices around the world.

Why join this company?

• Created in 1997 as a subsidiary of a large, well known financial institution
• Growing through acquisitions of large and small companies around the world
• International footprint with about 530 employees
• Recently adopted a sustainable approach to their business and how it effects the world
• Strong management team with leaders in their space
• Part of the Corporate Controllers group with a responsibility of closing the books and records for the entire company
• Room for advancement within the group and throughout the company
• Hybrid work schedule
• Generous PTO
• Competitive compensation structure

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the oversight the month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing of the books, reconciliations, and periodic journal entries
• Review and prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial statements in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Primary liaison to coordinate and manage requests from external auditors for consolidated and statutory audits
• Management of day-to-day activities such as approving posting reclass journal entries, clearing open items, coaching less experienced staff members of the team
• Identification and implementation of improved close processes with the aim to streamline timelines while mitigating risk
• Ensure that the appropriate financial control framework and safeguards are in place to operate and accurately report the financial condition of the organization in accordance with GAAP and company policies
• Analytical review of financial and management accounting information and presentation of analysis and commentaries
• Special projects as requested by management, i.e., legal entity rationalization
• Offer judgment on financial matters, accounting policy and on ways of improving the controls and processes
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures manual
• Interpreting and communicating financial information to non-finance users
• Various systems and financial projects as necessitated by management

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience including public accounting experience
• CPA preferred
• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
• Experience in financial services is preferred
• SAP experience is a plus
• Strong communication, collaboration and technology skills

Salary: 120 to 140K plus bonus