Accounting Manager | CFO Succession Opportunity

What if your next accounting role didn't just your next job...but your path to becoming a CFO?

One of our clients, an established and growing global technology manufacturer in Southern Maine, is seeking a senior-level Accountant with the ambition, leadership potential, and business acumen to step into a Chief Financial Officer role within the next 3 to 5 years.

This is not a typical senior-level Accountant position.

You'll work directly alongside the CFO in a highly visible role, gaining exposure to financial planning, strategic decision-making, global reporting, and operational finance, while supporting a close-knit finance team today.

• Clear succession plan into executive finance leadership
• Direct mentorship from the current CFO
• Global organization with customers in more than 60 countries
• Highly automated accounting environment with a focus on continuous improvement
• Opportunity to influence processes, systems, and future growth
• Stable, established company with more than two decades of innovation
• Collaborative culture that values work-life balance, community, and long-term careers

We're searching for someone who enjoys both the strategic and the practical sides of accounting.

You'll oversee month-end close activities, reconciliations, revenue accounting, financial reporting, budgeting support, and FP&A while also being willing to jump in wherever needed, including occasional operational accounting responsibilities. Because this is a small finance team, flexibility and teamwork are essential.

The operational work is expected to decrease over time as this individual grows into broader financial leadership responsibilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and full-cycle accounting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with ERP systems (Net Suite preferred)
• Manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required
• CPA or MBA is welcome but not mandatory
• Someone who enjoys improving processes, solving problems, and partnering with leadership

Southern Maine (100% onsite)

This position is best suited for candidates already within driving distance, as the hiring timeline is immediate.

• Target salary of $100,000 to $110,000 with flexibility for exceptional Controller-level experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Wellness programs
• Team events throughout the year
• Beautiful coastal Maine location with easy access to beaches, hiking, skiing, biking, and Portland's restaurants and culture