Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Description

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Our client is looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and lead a high-performing accounting team in Hampton, New Hampshire. This role reports to the Vice President of Finance and plays a central part in maintaining accurate records, delivering meaningful financial reporting, and supporting sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, a solid command of accounting processes, and the ability to improve efficiency across budgeting, reporting, and day-to-day financial management.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the month-end and year-end close activities, including oversight of the general ledger, reconciliations, and intercompany accounting across a portfolio of related entities.

• Prepare and review financial reports that highlight operating results, cash positions, cost performance, and profit or loss trends for leadership review.

• Ensure the integrity of accounting records by monitoring transactions, validating balances, and maintaining accurate financial and operational documentation.

• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting activities by consolidating financial inputs, updating planning data in systems, and explaining notable variances.

• Partner with senior leadership to evaluate financial performance, identify opportunities to use resources more effectively, and strengthen internal controls.

• Provide analysis of historical and current financial information to support planning, decision-making, and performance discussions with management.

• Supervise and develop a team of four accounting professionals, setting priorities, reviewing work, and supporting ongoing growth and accountability.

• Recommend process improvements that enhance reporting quality, operational efficiency, and overall financial oversight.

Requirements • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility within an accounting function.

• Strong knowledge of general ledger management, journal entries, and account reconciliation processes.

• Experience preparing financial reports and supporting financial statement audits.

• Ability to manage accounting activities across multiple entities with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Proven experience overseeing staff and guiding team performance in a detail-oriented finance environment.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial results, budgets, and cost trends.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to present financial information clearly to senior leadership.

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