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Accounting Manager - Technical Accounting

United States, Canaan, CT · Job Posted March 13, 2026
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Our client a brand name firm located in Litchfield County is expanding their accounting team. This position reports to the CFO and leads a team of five accountants. The broad position is responsible for managing the hands-on accounting team, producing the financials, technical accounting research, assisting the auditors, and partnering with the business heads to assist with their budgeting. The firm is known for a professional, positive, collegial environment, excellent benefits, and a true work / life balance.

Job Responsibility

  • Managing the hands-on accounting team
  • Producing the financials
  • Technical accounting research
  • Assisting the auditors
  • Partnering with the business heads to assist with their budgeting

Requirements

  • Eight plus years of accounting experience with a strong GAAP technical accounting knowledge base
  • Managerial experience
  • BS or MS in Accounting
  • Systems / Excel savvy
  • CPA big plus

What we offer

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • Company 401(k) plan
  • Free online training
  • Professional, positive, collegial environment
  • Excellent benefits
  • True work / life balance
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