Interim Accounting Manager at Vaco, LLC
Farmington, CT
About the Job
We are looking for a knowledgeable and results-driven Interim Accounting Manager to support our finance team within a manufacturing environment
This role is critical in managing month-end close processes, overseeing cost accounting, and ensuring compliance with internal controls
The ideal candidate has solid experience in manufacturing accounting, cost analysis, and ERP systems, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and a track record of driving process improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
Month-End Close: Lead and execute month-end close processes, ensuring the timely and accurate reporting of financials, including inventory, COGS, and manufacturing overhead.
Cost Accounting: Oversee and enhance cost accounting processes, including inventory valuations, standard costing, variance analysis, and labor/material cost analysis.
Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements and management reports, providing insights into manufacturing performance, product line profitability, and cost variances.
Inventory Management: Ensure accurate and timely inventory reconciliations and cycle counts, and work closely with operations to maintain cost control.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate on budgeting and forecasting processes, providing input on production costs and efficiency improvement opportunities.
Internal Controls & Compliance: Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX (if applicable).
Audit Support: Prepare audit schedules and documentation, supporting both internal and external audit requests.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements in cost and inventory accounting, leveraging ERP systems (experience with [specific ERP, e.g., SAP, Oracle, or JD Edwards] preferred).
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of accounting experience, with 3+ years in a manufacturing environment; prior interim or consulting roles are a plus.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems, specifically within a manufacturing context (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards), and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, macros, data modeling).
Manufacturing Knowledge: Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals
As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity
You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications
You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application
In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies
California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
This role is critical in managing month-end close processes, overseeing cost accounting, and ensuring compliance with internal controls
The ideal candidate has solid experience in manufacturing accounting, cost analysis, and ERP systems, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and a track record of driving process improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
Month-End Close: Lead and execute month-end close processes, ensuring the timely and accurate reporting of financials, including inventory, COGS, and manufacturing overhead.
Cost Accounting: Oversee and enhance cost accounting processes, including inventory valuations, standard costing, variance analysis, and labor/material cost analysis.
Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements and management reports, providing insights into manufacturing performance, product line profitability, and cost variances.
Inventory Management: Ensure accurate and timely inventory reconciliations and cycle counts, and work closely with operations to maintain cost control.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate on budgeting and forecasting processes, providing input on production costs and efficiency improvement opportunities.
Internal Controls & Compliance: Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX (if applicable).
Audit Support: Prepare audit schedules and documentation, supporting both internal and external audit requests.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements in cost and inventory accounting, leveraging ERP systems (experience with [specific ERP, e.g., SAP, Oracle, or JD Edwards] preferred).
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of accounting experience, with 3+ years in a manufacturing environment; prior interim or consulting roles are a plus.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems, specifically within a manufacturing context (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards), and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, macros, data modeling).
Manufacturing Knowledge: Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals
As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
HR@vaco.com
.Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity
You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications
You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application
In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies
California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
