Technical Accounting Manager

Technical Accounting Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Accounting Manager to oversee financial reporting, consolidations, and technical accounting activities within a complex, multi-entity organization. This role will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of consolidated financial statements while supporting external reporting requirements, audit activities, and continuous process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, consolidations, and external reporting, combined with advanced analytical capabilities and a proactive approach to improving financial processes and controls.

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Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Consolidations

- Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation process across multiple entities and subsidiaries.
- Prepare consolidated financial statements, including: Balance Sheet
- Income Statement (P&L)
- Statement of Cash Flows

- Ensure financial statements are accurate, complete, and compliant with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and internal accounting policies.
- Support the preparation of management reporting packages, board presentations, and investor reporting materials.
- Assist with external reporting activities, including regulatory and SEC reporting requirements, as applicable.
- Perform technical accounting research and prepare supporting documentation for complex accounting matters.

Account Reconciliations & Close Activities

- Reconcile key balance sheet accounts, including cash, intercompany balances, fixed assets, accruals, and other significant accounts.
- Ensure intercompany transactions, eliminations, and balances are appropriately recorded and reconciled.
- Prepare and review journal entries supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
- Reconcile equity accounts, including retained earnings, additional paid-in capital (APIC), and other equity transactions.
- Perform detailed P&L reviews to identify, investigate, and resolve variances and unusual fluctuations.
- Partner with accounting and business teams to resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.

Technical Accounting & Compliance

- Research, interpret, and document accounting guidance under U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
- Support the implementation of new accounting standards, policies, and reporting requirements.
- Assist with maintaining strong internal controls over financial reporting.
- Partner with internal and external auditors by providing schedules, support documentation, and responses to audit inquiries.

Process Improvement & Analytics

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reporting efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
- Leverage ERP systems, consolidation platforms, and reporting tools to automate processes and improve data integrity.
- Utilize advanced Excel functionality, Power Query, and business intelligence tools to enhance reporting capabilities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support data-driven decision-making and financial analysis.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5-7+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
- Strong experience with: Financial Reporting
- Technical Accounting
- Consolidations
- External and/or SEC Reporting

- Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, consolidations, and general ledger accounting principles.
- Experience preparing complete financial statement packages, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and disclosures.
- Strong month-end and year-end close experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including: Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
- Power Query

- Experience working within ERP systems; Dynamics 365 experience is highly preferred.
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across finance and operational teams.

Preferred Qualifications

- CPA certification.
- Public accounting experience.
- Experience with SEC filings, external reporting, and disclosure preparation.
- Experience supporting audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence tools.
- Experience operating in a multi-entity, international, or highly complex corporate environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who combines strong technical accounting expertise with practical financial reporting and consolidation experience. They are highly detail-oriented, comfortable navigating complex organizational structures, and passionate about improving processes through automation, analytics, and technology.

Key Success Factors

- Financial Reporting Expertise
- External and SEC Reporting Knowledge
- Consolidation Experience
- Strong Excel Capabilities
- Technical Accounting Knowledge
- GAAP/IFRS Proficiency
- Process Improvement Mindset
- Audit and Compliance Support Experience
- ERP and Financial Systems Proficiency
- Strong Business Partnership and Communication Skills
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norwalk, CT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $68.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norwalk, CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Norwalk,CT.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.