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Finance Manager

ContractStaffingRecruiters.com
Middletown, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026


We are seeking a Finance Operations and Payroll Manager to support the Senior Controller and CFO in managing payroll accounting, multi-state tax compliance, and other key financial controls (payables & T&E) across a multi-entity US structure. The position sits within Finance as a control function, with ownership over payroll-related accounting, compliancе, core finance and systems integration. The ideal candidate will feel inspired by the company's mission, informed about what's happening around the company, and empowered to engage with others according to our values across a range of company-wide platforms. As the Finance Manager, you are expected to have impeccable communication, project management and problem-solving skills, the ability to work strategically, creatively, autonomously and collaboratively across multiple teams and geographies, and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as the need arises. Our ideal candidate will be customer focused, detail oriented, and have a strong sense of urgency.


Own end-to-end processes and controls across Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Travel & Expense Execute and manage payroll cycles, including data extraction, validation, and submission to external payroll providers Manage payroll-related activities including 401(k), withholdings, garnishments, benefits, and workers' compensation claims Review and approve payroll journals, accruals, and related outputs to ensure reporting integrity Reconcile payroll-related & payable-related balance sheet accounts and resolve variances in a timely manner Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll tax, filings, and statutory requirements Enforce discipline and control across AP and T&E, including approvals, coding accuracy, and policy adherence Standardize and improve processes to ensure scalability, consistency, and audit readiness Partner with the Accounting Lead to ensure alignment between transactional processes and accounting outputs Lead Finance input into payroll, AP, and HRIS/ERP systems to ensure processes are embedded and controlled Identify and remediate control gaps, inefficiencies, and risks Escalate control breaches, compliance risks, or irregularities to the Senior Controller and CFO


A bachelor's degree (accounting or businessrelated) and relevant professional qualification, such as CРА (K), СІMA, ACCA, or ACA. 6-10 years' experience in accounting, with strong payroll and tax Excellent knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP and local accounting standards. Experience in a multi-entity or manufacturing environment preferred Experience leading system implementation projects (ERP payroll/HRIS implementation exposure).

Salary : $120,000 - $140,000

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