Accounting Manager

Job Overview

Position: Accounting Manager.
Location: Westport, CT.
Employment Type: Full-Time Exempt.

• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis for 18 communities to provide insights into financial performance and support strategic decision‑making.
• Oversee the general ledger accounting process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end and year‑end closing processes.
• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and collections.
• Ensure compliance with state and tax regulations and prepare and submit required filings.
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage the annual audit process.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure data accuracy.
• Lead and mentor accounting staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual procedures and improve accuracy.
• Manage treasury functions, monitoring cash flows and bank transfers to ensure adequate liquidity.
• Stay current with accounting standards and regulations, ensuring compliance.
• Lead monthly financial reviews with community management and interpret results of operations.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reporting packages for upper management and investors.
• Assist with development, maintenance, and documentation of policies and procedures related to accounting functions.
• Contribute to special projects such as system implementations and rollout of new policies.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; master’s degree or CPA preferred.
• Six or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including managerial or supervisory roles.
• Proficiency in accounting and financial software such as Yardi, Flo Qast, Vena, Ramp, Fin Query, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with tax regulations and financial reporting standards.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to interpret financial data and make strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills to convey financial information to non‑financial stakeholders and collaborate across departments.
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy of financial records and reports.
• Leadership and team‑management skills to guide and motivate the accounting team.
• High ethical standards and integrity when handling sensitive financial transactions.

• Competitive compensation package, including salary, monthly commissions, and bonus potential.
• Health insurance coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for career development and continuous learning.
• Supportive, flexible workplace with emphasis on work‑life balance.