Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Accounting Manager Location

Branford, CT (Fully Onsite) Salary

$120,000 - $140,000 Discretionary Bonus Why This Senior Accounting Manager Position?

Join a growing, private equity-backed organization with significant expansion plans Opportunity to play a key role in process improvement, system modernization, and future acquisitions Healthy, stable company with a strong backlog of business and exciting projects throughout the region High-visibility role with the opportunity to grow into a Controller or broader corporate finance leadership position Potential participation in an equity/unit appreciation program for top performers Excellent benefits including fully paid employee health insurance, profit sharing, and a balanced work schedule with the office closing at 4:30 PM daily Small, collaborative office environment where your impact will be highly visible Key Responsibilities of the Senior Accounting Manager Lead all day-to-day accounting operations for a project-based construction business Manage and maintain accurate Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and reporting Oversee job costing, project accounting, margin analysis, and revenue recognition Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes Prepare financial reporting packages for ownership, lenders, and other stakeholders Support bank reporting, compliance requirements, and external audits Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting capabilities Assist with future acquisition integration efforts and accounting system enhancements Partner with operational leadership to provide financial insights and project profitability analysis Preferred Qualifications of the Senior Accounting Manager Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred; Associate's degree considered with significant construction accounting experience Strong background in construction accounting or project-based accounting environments Demonstrated expertise in WIP accounting, job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and margin analysis Solid understanding of GAAP and accrual-based accounting LI-OR2 INJUN2026 LI-Onsite