What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at CFS?
Location: Branford, CT – 100% onsite
Salary: $100-115k 15% bonus
Why This Senior Accountant Opportunity?
Salary: $100-115k 15% bonus
Why This Senior Accountant Opportunity?
- Opportunity to touch M&A — they have some potential acquisitions in the next 6-12 months and will get good exposure here.
- 100% of health insurance is paid for by the company
- 15% target bonus
- Annual merit increases
- Professional, but laid-back environment
- Gorgeous office space!
- 401k 3% match
- 15 days PTO
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes in accordance with PCAOB U.S. GAAP.
- Lead the preparation of financial filings with the SEC and other regulatory agencies as necessary, notably forms 10K and 10Q
- Support Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) modeling, documentation, and reporting.
- Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and support schedules.
- Reconcile loan portfolios and related interest income, fees, and reserves.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash, debt, and equity activity.
- Assist with internal controls, documentation and implementation of process improvements.
- Collaborate with the treasury function on cash flow forecasting and liquidity reporting.
- Support external auditors with audit requests and quarterly review procedures.
- Participate in ad-hoc financial analyses and special projects as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience
- CPA/MBA is a plus, but not required.
- Minimum 3-6 years of accounting experience, ideally with a mix of public accounting and corporate experience.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; experience with loan accounting, CECL methodology, and fair value measurements preferred.
- Demonstrated technical expertise (specifically ASC standards and SEC regulations)
- Proficient in Excel and accounting systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, or similar).
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small, high-performing team environment.
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000
