Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager Torrington, CT (Onsite) $100,000–$135,000 Base Salary + Generous Benefits, PTO & More

Are you an Accounting Manager who enjoys being more than just the person who closes the books? Our client, a well-established independent insurance agency, is looking for a strategic finance leader who thrives on solving business challenges, partnering with executive leadership, and driving financial performance.

What You'll Do

• Lead the company's full-cycle accounting function and monthly financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze retention reports that provide critical insight into revenue performance and client trends.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, reduce costs, and strengthen financial performance.
• Build financial models, forecasts, executive presentations, and ad hoc analyses that support strategic business decisions.
• Evaluate acquisition opportunities by analyzing financial performance, growth potential, staffing, and client retention.
• Audit producer commissions and ensure accurate compensation calculations.
• Develop total compensation analyses for salary and merit reviews.
• Oversee payroll audits, 1099 reporting, ACH payments, surplus lines taxes, trust accounts, and other key accounting processes.
• Manage HR administration, including employee benefits, annual open enrollment, FMLA, and employee documentation.
• Serve as the primary accounting resource for leadership and departments across the organization while coordinating IT-related operational needs.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience managing the full accounting cycle with minimal supervision.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
• Experience creating executive-level financial reports, forecasts, and presentations.
• HR administration experience, including benefits and payroll support.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional services experience required; insurance industry experience is highly preferred. Candidates from financial services, legal, or mortgage environments are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience with Nexsure/DYAD is a strong plus.
• Comfortable leveraging AI and technology to improve efficiency.

*********LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY *********** Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.