What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at CFS?
Salary: $110-120k bonus
Location: 100% onsite in Westport
Why This Accounting Manager Opportunity?
Location: 100% onsite in Westport
Why This Accounting Manager Opportunity?
- This is a GROWING organization through acquisitions—they opened a new facility in 2025 and there’s more to come!
- Report directly to a CPA
- Opportunity for process/data automation
- Comprehensive benefits including 3 weeks PTO, 5 sick days
- Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards (GAAP).
- Conduct financial analysis, variance analysis, and financial modeling to provide insights into the organization's financial performance and to support strategic decision-making.
- Oversee the general ledger accounting process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Supervise the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and collections.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including the preparation and filing of tax returns (e.g., income tax, sales tax, payroll tax), and liaise with external tax advisors.
- Coordinate and manage external audits, ensuring that financial statements and records are prepared and presented accurately for audit purposes.
- Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard the organization's assets and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
- Lead and mentor accounting staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
- Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.
- Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operational needs and investment opportunities.
- Stay current with accounting standards and regulations with GAAP and ensure the organization's financial practices remain in compliance.
- Lead and participate in monthly financial reviews with community management by analyzing financial data and interpreting results of operations
- Assist in preparing monthly financial reporting package for upper management
- Assist with external audit requests and other corporate reporting requirements
- Assist with development, maintenance and documentation of all policies and procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility
- Contribute to department and organization of special projects as assigned
- Lead initiatives to automate financial workflows, leveraging tools like Vena, Power Automate, Power BI, Alteryx, and/or Excel macros to streamline repetitive tasks, reduce manual errors, and enhance team efficiency
- Proficiency in data automation and analysis tools is required (e.g. Vena, Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, Python)
- A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
- Several years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including managerial or supervisory roles.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Yardi, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle), financial modeling, and spreadsheet tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel).
- Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and familiarity with tax regulations and financial reporting standards.
Salary : $110,000 - $120,000