Senior Accountant - Manufacturing

$90000 - $100000 per year | Meriden, CT | On-site | Permanent

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Accountant to join a growing, private equity-backed organization. Reporting directly to the Controller, this individual will play a key role in strengthening accounting processes, improving internal controls, and preparing the company for its first financial statement audit.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and helping build the foundation for a scalable accounting function. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, a hands‑on approach, and the ability to work collaboratively with leadership, external auditors, and other key stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

Build Something Meaningful:
Help establish the accounting processes, controls, and documentation needed to support the company's first external audit.

Work Directly with Leadership:
Report to the Controller and gain exposure to financial reporting, technical accounting, and strategic initiatives.

Make an Immediate Impact:
Take ownership of key accounting responsibilities while helping improve the finance function.

Grow with the Business:
Join a private equity-backed organization with opportunities to expand your responsibilities as the company evolves.

Develop Your Career:
Gain valuable experience in audit readiness, internal controls, and financial reporting that can support future advancement into accounting leadership.

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Partner with the Controller to prepare the organization for its first external financial statement audit, including gathering supporting documentation, preparing audit schedules, and coordinating requests from external auditors.
• Assist in developing and documenting accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.
• Review general ledger activity and account balances to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages and supporting schedules for management and private equity stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, improve reporting accuracy, and strengthen financial controls as the business grows.
• Maintain organized financial records and audit‑ready documentation to support financial reporting and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to obtain financial information, improve processes, and ensure accurate transaction recording.
• Support special projects and additional accounting initiatives as the company scales.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a corporate accounting environment, public accounting, or a private equity‑backed organization.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience supporting external audits, preparing audit schedules, or working with external auditors; experience preparing for a first‑time audit is a plus.
• Knowledge of internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting best practices.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with an ERP or general ledger accounting system.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with exceptional…