NEW POSITION - Vice President, Corporate Tax - Hartford, CT Area

Vice President Corporate Tax is responsible for assuring that: (1) the tax cost
of doing business is minimized, (2) all required tax returns are accurately and
timely filed and (3) the tax related information on the statutory and GAAP
financial statements are properly reported. Assists corporate and operational
senior management in evaluating major initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develops enterprise-wide tax minimization policy.
• Coordinates with other senior management to assure enterprise-wide after-tax
profits and cash flows are maximized.
• Ensures all corporate tax policies support company's mission.
• Final responsibility for SOX compliance for tax department.
• Independently manages corporate tax department.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as required by management.
• Must maintain appropriate attendance.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Experience:
• Deep understanding of application of U.S. income tax laws to company's
operations.
• Broad based knowledge of financial management of insurance financial service
companies.
• Outstanding leadership and management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Masters degree in taxation required. CPA or J.D. required

Additional Information
Salary:150-200K plus 25% target bonus
Position Type: Full Time

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NEW POSITION - Vice President, Corporate Accounting - Hartford, CT Area

Job Summary:

Vice President of Corporate Accounting is responsible for all aspects of corporate accounting and financial reporting at the PNX level and subsidiaries, including GAAP and statutory accounting, investment accounting, financial reporting, and financial reporting controls compliance. Oversees the Life insurance companies’ operational accounting and variable products reporting. Leadership responsibilities include day-to-day interaction with Life & Annuity financial, strategic planning & expense management and corporate tax functions, and oversight of a department of approximately 30 accountants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Performs miscellaneous duties as required by management.
· Must maintain appropriate attendance.
· Manages monthly statutory and GAAP close process including management reporting
· Oversight of quarterly statutory accounting / compliance function including filings with state insurance regulators
· Oversight and detailed involvement in quarterly reporting for SEC purposes including earnings release and Form 10Q/10K filings. This includes detailed drafting of financial statements and notes, drafting of management’s discussion and analysis and detailed review to ensure compliance with SEC regulations
· Oversight of the PNX life insurance companies’ and other subsidiaries’ accounting operations including oversight of the balance sheet reconciliation, variable/separate account accounting, reporting
· Participate in cost/benefit review of initiatives, oversee and provide assistance for the business case development in alignment with the strategy and financial targets of the company
· Provide analysis, review and challenge of Life & Annuity and Corporate financial results vs. prior periods, plan and reforecast
· Engage in proactive analysis of opportunities for improvement of financial performance and growth
· Establish and monitor operational controls for new business initiatives
· Manage various vendor relationships and act as liaison to internal and external auditors
· Oversight of corporate accounting operations including general ledger and Hyperion consolidation to ensure timely closes and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
· Hands-on support of M&A and capital raising transactions
· Management of day-to-day human resource related matters

Skills, Knowledge and/or Experience:

· Demonstrated statutory and GAAP accounting skills, especially as they relate to life insurance, investment and asset management issues
· Literacy in financial systems matters including general ledger operations and financial consolidation software
· Strong leadership and people management skills
· Good written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to effectively interact with multiple constituencies within the PNX organization
· 10+ years of accounting and financial reporting experience, including SEC reporting requirements, Financial Accounting Standards and other GAAP pronouncements, and statutory accounting principles
· Ability to make decisions based upon analysis and synthesis of non-obvious relationships from often conflicting data, including the ability to innovate when confronted by ambiguity
· Demonstrated commitment to achieving goals and objectives
· Ability to adapt to changing business demands, flexibility
· Extensive experience working with sophisticated quantitative tools
· A bias for action; results driven and resilient in the face of obstacles and personalities.
· Solid judgment, strong team player, with ability to lead, motivate, and drive results
· Self-motivated, enthusiastic and achievement-oriented

Additional Information
Salary:150-200 plus 25% target bonus
Position Type: Full Time

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NEW POSITION - VP Controller - Fairfield County, CT

DESCRIPTION:
Our client is a mid size manufacturing company that is a US division of a European based publicly traded company. We are recruiting for the VP Controller, which is the top financial person at the US Division.

Responsibilities include:
• Financial accounting, European Financial reporting
• Managing and supervising the accounting & finance staff
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Strategic planning
• Reviewing bank reconciliations, journal entries and account analysis for the accounting group
• Tax accounting
• Managing cost accounting and conversation to standard cost
• Managing Information Technology staff and implementation of systems.

Requirements include:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, MBA
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience including foreign accounting experience
• Manufacturing Experience
• Experience at a US division of a European publicly traded company
• Mergers & Acquisition experience
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills as well as prior management experience
• Strong system skills

Additional Information
Salary: $130,000.00 to $150,000.00
Position Type: Full Time

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NEW POSITION – Staff Accountant/Financial Analyst – Danbury, CT

DESCRIPTION:

Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant/Financial Analyst. The candidate must have Argus Software experience.

A BS in Accounting or Finance is required with 0-2 years experience; preferably in the service industry. The position will be an excellent learning experience as you will be working closely with the Controller doing financial planning and analyst, month end close, and management reporting. You will also be involved in the operational side of the business.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
BS degree in Accounting or Finance.

Additional Information
Salary: $42,000.00 to $45,000.00

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NEW POSITION – Financial Analyst – New London County, CT

DESCRIPTION:

Our client is seeking a Financial Analyst. The candidate must have Argus Software experience.

Position will be the liaison between development business and finance. Financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, m/e analysis, etc.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
BA degree in Accounting or Finance.

Additional Information
Salary: $55,000.00 to $65,000.00

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NEW POSITION - Controller- Winsted, CT

DESCRIPTION:

Our client is looking for someone very hands. Responsible for overseeing all accounting and finance related activities which will include managing the preparation of financial reports, cash management, budgeting, forecasting, GL reconciliation, cost & inventory, and the day to day operations of the accounting department as well as other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
BA degree in Accounting and 5 plus years of manufacturing experience.

Additional Information
Salary: $65,000.00 to $75,000.00

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NEW POSITION – General Accountant – Wallingford, CT Area

DESCRIPTION:

Must have 3 years prior experience in general accounting with account reconciliation responsibilities preferably within a manufacturing environment.

Must have prior ERP systems experience.

Must be willing to take on incremental responsibilities in order to support inter-co process and participate in cross-training within local department.

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Access)

Must be able to effectively operate in a high / fast paced environment.

Must be able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Must be able to communicate clearly and decisively at all levels of the organization.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

BA degree in Accounting

Additional Information
Salary: $45,000.00 to $50,000.00
Position Type: Full Time

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NEW POSITION - Assistant Controller – Wallingford, CT

DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the Controller, the Assistant Controller will work jointly with other accounting staff to monitor and reconcile account balances, close accounting periods, generate financial and other management reports, and perform analysis to help evaluate operational performance and support management decisions. This position has responsibility to maintain and enforce internal controls in accordance with company policies and industry - best practices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take direction from the Controller to implement accounting decisions and procedures;
• Assists in preparation of financial statements;
• Ensure that accounting processes protect the integrity of data input and output;
• Establish, maintain and enforce internal controls in accordance with company policies and procedures;
• Perform and coordinate monthly close procedures and account reconciliations;
• Review accounting transactions from accounting subsystems.
• Preparing and/or reviewing appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations;
• Assist in management of the general ledger system;
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and year-end analyses;
• Extract data from accounting system to summarize and analyze results to magnify areas of importance or concern;
• Research authoritative literature for proper treatment of accounting topics;
• Support company efforts for U.S. office compliance with Japanese version of Sarbanes Oxley (JSOX);
• Maintain fixed asset and other general ledger supporting software;
• Assist in maintaining and reconciling inventories;
• Perform product and cost analyses;
• Any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. in Accounting required: Masters, CPA or CMA preferred;
• 8-10 years experience in Accounting. Audit experience helpful;
• Working understanding of GAAP, Tax and SOX principles and laws;
• Ability to work flexible hours to accomplish deadlines;
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills;
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel; other accounting software, reporting tools, spreadsheets, relational databases, word processing, email, etc.; MACOLA and Lotus Notes experience preferred;
• Team mentality; service oriented, performance driven, analytical; high ethics;
• Previous experience in a warehousing environment preferred.

Additional Information
Salary: $65,000.00 to $75,000.00
Position Type: Full Time

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NEW POSITION - Profit Center Senior Cost Analyst - New Haven, CT Area

DESCRIPTION:

We are taking Cost Manager’s existing cost resources and allocating them to the PC’s. Direct report to Cost Manager with strong dotted line to PC Manager’s. Has to be someone who has exp supporting mfg teams.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Financial team member responsible for analyzing, reporting and providing commentary on designated profit center financial results, including gross margins, productivity, manufacturing variances, spending, inventory levels and other financial data relative to budgets, forecasts and prior periods.

Product Cost Analysis:

• Analyze and report on variations between standard and current product costs on existing products.
• Review for propriety bills of material and labor routings.
• Reporting and explaining trends in product cost variances to prior year and budget.
• Record manual journal entries necessary to properly state sales and related cost of sales.
• Responsible for ensuring that all system maintenance and timely report generation are performed in preparation for monthly current cost rollups.
• Support new product launch with financial data and analysis.
• Create a tracking process to verify that cost savings initiatives are accurately reported and follow-up to ensure system updates reflect these changes.

Inventory Analysis:

• Record necessary manual journal entries for inventory transactions.
• Reconcile perpetual inventory records to general ledger.
• Provide commentary to inventory levels, specifically any change to budget, forecasts or prior periods.
• Provide data to support profit center in their efforts to manage inventory.
• Analysis of key drivers, trends and large fluctuation in inventory with and emphasis on improving the existing reporting system. Inventory turns analysis.

Spending Analysis:

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, including spending and the development of overhead and efficiency rates.
• Review monthly spending and report variations to budget, forecast and prior periods. Determine if spending variations indicate unusual trends.

Physical Inventory Control:

Conduct and reconcile annual physical inventory.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• BS Accounting
• Minimum 3 years experience supporting a profit center in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean business background a plus

Systems Requirements:

• Excel a must – Intermediate level or above
• Access a plus
• JDEdwards a plus
• Business Objects a plus

Additional Information
Salary: $55,000.00 to $70,000.00
Position Type: Full Time

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NEW POSITION – Buyer – West Hartford, CT

DESCRIPTION:

The West Hartford location has an opening for a Low Cost Sourcing Buyer to establish and maintain the material plan with regards to the internal (Shop) and external (Purchasing) schedules which meet customer demands with minimal inventory exposure.

EXPERIENCE:

The successful candidate will be a team player and will be responsible for the following essential job functions.

Individuals will participate as key members of a purchasing team. Will coordinate with Engineering & Manufacturing for procuring engineered products for OEM and new product developments as per our company specs. Buyers in this position facilitate technical interface with manufacturing, suppliers, and customers during the development phase of new product programs. Buyer will implement and support the company's strategic sourcing initiatives, including Kanban, JIT, Point of Use programs and rationalization of existing Vendor Base. Will also investigate and interview potential suppliers and solicit and evaluate proposals for the requested commodities and advise management on the appropriate suppliers to be used. Buyer will assure that commodities are delivered on schedule, at the best negotiated prices and meet the quality standards of the company. Responsible for maximizing suppliers on time delivery by 95%. Will negotiate and establish long term agreements with suppliers and manage material shortages to insure material is available on time to assemble units and to ship to customers per delivery requirements.

We are looking for an individual with excellent interpersonal skills and an understanding of purchasing principles within a lean manufacturing environment. The individual should also possess a high level of creativity in problem solving and analytical skills.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents.


EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and one to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information
Salary: $60,000.00 to $70,000.00
Position Type: Full Time

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NEW POSITION – Senior Cost Accountant – West Hartford, CT

DESCRIPTION:
Our client in West Hartford has a manufacturing facility looking for a Senior Cost Accountant, who will be responsible for inventory analysis, coordinate the annual physical inventory, maintain cost standards and overhead rates, E&O reserve analysis, variance analysis and monthly closing activities.

EXPERIENCE:

Understanding of integrated business systems; JDEdwards or SAP preferred
Maintain accurate cost accounting records and assists business development in pricing agreements. Computes product costs, compares actual costs to estimates and analyzes variances.
Ability to manage assigned projects and associated action item lists
Self starter with ability to work independently, with little direct supervision, to accomplish aggressive objectives and timelines
Assist in audits, internal and external, and maintain documents for conformance to the Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and fluid environment

5+ years experience in cost accounting in a process-driven manufacturing environment. Advanced MS Excel skills. Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards and FAR a plus.

EDUCATION:

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of project accounting in architecture, construction, engineering or similar industry that has job costing duties. Extensive analytical experience critical. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) experience a must. Deltek software a plus.
This position is requiring the individual to have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
Must have BS and architecture, construction, engineering industry experience

Additional Information
Salary: $60,000.00 to $70,000.00
Position Type: Full Time

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NEW POSITION – Manager Financial Planning and Analysis - Danbury, CT

DESCRIPTION:

Our Client, a dynamic, fast-growing, publicly-traded manufacturing company in Danbury, CT, seeks a hands-on Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage the annual budget and quarterly forecast process. Communicate spending targets to the organization as required. Identify business risk and opportunities from the analysis prepared. Integrate and analyze sales and manufacturing data to support Return on Investment culture.
• Manage, design and implement automation efforts in forecasting and budgeting software solutions.
• Interact with Operating Segments and Headquarters staff, analyze actual versus forecast, budget, and prior year performance.
• Participate in the SEC filing processes;
• Prepare and coordinate quarterly board packages;
• Assist in the preparation of various reconciliations and schedules required by our public auditing firm in review of our 10-Q and 10-K filings.
• Prepare and distribute monthly internal reporting packages, metric charts, and summary highlights;
• Prepare and distribute monthly cost center analysis to managers;
• Manage process improvement initiatives and business metrics development.
• Support senior management in business analysis and strategic initiatives. Act as change leader by anticipating and recognizing opportunities. Provide financial insight through thought process, modelling, and any other tools to aid in reaching the appropriate financial decisions for the business. Work closely with Senior Management to analyze capital investments and provide feedback regarding new or under-utilized opportunities.
• Import and reconcile the final Excel-based budget into the company’s ERP package;
• Census reporting.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

BS in Accounting Required, MBA or CMA a plus. 10+ years experience with manufacturing. Advanced computer skills including Hyperion.

Additional Information
Salary: $85,000.00 to $90,000.00
Position Type: Full Time

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NEW POSITION – Audit Manager – Stamford CT

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS OFFERED

DESCRIPTION:
Our client is looking for someone who will be in charge of planning, staffing, and supervising audit assignments. Performs tests and evaluations of systems of internal controls, reliability of financial information, safeguarding of company’s assets, compliance with established policies and procedures, and adherence to state and federal regulations. Reports findings on the results of the audit, makes recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improvements in operations, expense reductions, and revenue opportunities. Provides on the job training of audit staff.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate audit assignments with business unit management. Effectively communicate audit objectives
and value to be provided. Promote audit department’s relationship with senior management.
• Participate in the training, development and motivation of staff to maintain standards of knowledge, skills
and disciplines essential to the performance of internal audit
• Meets with company management to discuss audit findings and determine corrective action necessary
• Keeps abreast of changes in company policies, procedures, current accounting and audit issues, state and
federal regulations, and other matters affecting the audit process.
• Capable of working with or as part of an integrated audit team with or independently with the highest
levels of company management.
• Travel requirements 30%-40%.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• High level of competency in GAAP and IIA auditing standards coupled with excellent understanding of business concepts, processes and operations.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency or aptitude in one or more languages is desirable particularly French or German for International audit positions.
• Financial services audit senior should have expertise in equipment leasing and/or commercial banking, lease accounting, credit underwriting, collections or related financial services experience.
• Minimum of 7-9 years internal audit, public accounting, or related business experience.
BS/BA in business related field, CPA/CIA/CISA/MBA desirable.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Makes preliminary determination of records and activities to audit and scope of audit testing (15%).
• Conducts and supervises audit assignments. Performs tests and other review procedures to adequately examine business controls and identify areas of weakness or risk. Ensures that audit assignments are completed within established time constraints (25%).
• Prepares audit workpapers and reviews workpapers submitted by audit staff for accuracy, completeness, and compliance to company and professional standards (25%).
• Prepares reports at the completion of each audit assignment on the results of the examination, makes recommendations where corrective action is needed. Ensures reports are produced timely after each assignment, highlighting weaknesses identified and recommendations for improved internal controls and procedures (25%).
• Assists on special projects including but not limited to due diligence examinations, or other assignments requiring a more thorough understanding of complex financial issues (5%).
Other duties as assigned (5%).

Additional Information
Salary: $95,000.00 to $115,000.00 + $5,000 Sign On Bonus
Position Type: Full Time

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NEW POSITION - Payables Process Manager - New Haven, CT Area

DESCRIPTION:

Not the standard Accounts Payable Supervisor, need someone with a solid track record of process improvement – will report to Controller

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial team member responsible for analyzing, reporting and improving the entire procurement to
payment cycle’s impact on Accounts Payable. Responsible for the skill development and supervision
of accounts payable processors.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the Accounts Payable Department, including supervision of staff and
proactive vendor dispute resolution.
• Identify issues disrupting normal payable processing and take corrective actions to improve.
• Implement best practices in Accounts Payable Department.
• Participate as team member in implementing continuous improvements to the entire procurement
to payment cycle.
• Participate as key member of the Task Team in the implementation of a Purchasing Card Program.
• Assume the responsibility of administering the Purchasing Card Program once implemented.
• Provide timely reporting of, and assist in managing of Days Payable Outstanding.
• Sales & Use Tax Reporting

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• BS Degree (Accounting courses preferred) or equivalent work experience
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills along with the ability to establish strong work relations with internal and external partners.
• Proven track record of increasing efficiencies through lean or other continuous improvement methodologies
• High process and system orientation to develop business solutions
• Ability to multi-task and resolve conflict in a positive manner.
• Ability to manage change and effectively supervise staff.
Systems Requirements:
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• MS Access, JDEdwards and Business Objects preferredBusiness Objects a plus

Additional Information
Salary: $55,000.00 to $70,000.00
Position Type: Full Time

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NEW POSITION - CT- Hartford – Financial Analyst

DESCRIPTION:

• Review and Analyze financial statements and reports for the business unit
• Assist in preparation and coordination of business unit’s budgets and forecasts;
• Analyze fixed asset requests;
• Provide financial support to U.S. Sales/Commercial teams for Fortune 500 customers such as Home Depot, Wal-Mart, etc;
• Continuous improvement in management reporting info to help manage the business (effectiveness, timeliness, automation, etc);
• Participate in new product costing activities and profitability analysis for new product launches.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other related majors is required;
• 1+ years of experience in financial analysis or accounting roles;
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and HFM (or other financial reporting system);
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Strong track record in process improvement initiatives;
• Periodic travel will be required.