Accounting Manager Jobs in Connecticut
Accounting Manager jobs in Connecticut are concentrated in financial services, insurance, and corporate headquarters, with steady demand from entry-level supervisors through senior controllers. The largest hiring activity is in Hartford, Stamford, and Bridgeport, where employers like Cigna, Synchrony Financial, and Travelers Companies maintain significant finance and accounting operations. The most in-demand specialties are general ledger management, financial reporting, and consolidations within multi-entity corporate structures. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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H2O America is actively seeking talented, driven and effective applicants for the position of Accounting Manager, Gross Margin & Regulatory to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
H2O America is the parent organization of the following subsidiary companies: San Jose Water, Connecticut Water, Maine Water, and Texas Water. We sustain life by delivering high-quality water and exceptional service while investing in the health and vitality of the communities we serve.
Position Overview:
Occasional domestic travel may be required for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
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Leads day-to-day accounting operations to ensure accuracy and compliance across jurisdictions.
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Oversees complex reconciliations and preparations across subsidiary and general ledgers. Acts as escalation point for complex discrepancies and establishes standards for escalation and review.
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Conducts reviews for complex journal entries, including accruals and adjustments, to ensure accuracy and compliance. Posts journal entries as needed.
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Directs and schedules month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes (incl. general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, adjustments, complex schedules).
- Manages data requests from external stakeholders (e.g. actuaries, insurance representatives, insurance providers, asset holders).
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Assists in the accurate and timely completion of regulatory filings (e.g. SEC and the public utility authority in each respective state) as needed.
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Assists in financial forecasting, modeling, and scenario planning.
- Manages a team of accounting staff in the production of accounting deliverables. Performs hiring, mentoring, and performance decisions to build high-performing teams.
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Leads development and review of complex financial reports to support strategic decisions (e.g. cost reports, forecast reviews, revenue projects, grant reporting, audit documentation).
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Prepares complex accounting deliverables, when needed.
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Develops strategies to strengthen accounting processes, enhance internal controls, and minimize potential gaps in controls.
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Supervises complex audit procedures (e.g. developing audit plans, coordinating auditor activities, preparing responses to complex inquiries). Provides analysis and reports and presents data as requested to various groups, including leadership.
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Serves as primary liaison with internal department and external agencies in order to present information, provide recommendations, and support coordinated fiscal operations.
- Assists in development of financial strategic plan as needed.
- Educates managers in development and analysis of departmental budgets.
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Provides support in obtaining new long term debt (incl. Responding to inquiries), as needed.
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Regularly educates stakeholders and senior leaders on complex accounting topics and financial insights to inform strategic decision making.
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Supports the development and interpretation of company accounting compliance and controls (incl. SOX 404 requirements).
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Develops and maintains relationships with vendors, staff, and stakeholders to support organizational objectives.
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Assists in the implementation of software and system upgrades, as needed.
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Oversees daily data integrations between enterprise accounting systems (e.g. PowerPlant, JDE E1) as needed.
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Manages organizational cash-management tools, as needed.
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Performs other treasury and cash management functions (incl. Initiating and/or approving wires) as needed.
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Makes recommendations for process improvements to increase efficiency.
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Required to complete occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines or address emergencies as needed.
- Performs other duties or special projects as required or assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or 10+ years of relevant professional experience with progressively increased levels of responsibility.
- Holds relevant certifications required for the team’s need or directed by management.
- Holding a CPA license is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical or cross‑functional teams.
- Expertise in GAAP and bookkeeping best practices.
- Strong expertise in general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Experience leading audit processes and preparing relevant documentation.
- Experience in budget development, monitoring, and forecasting.
- Expertise in financial data analysis and providing actionable insights into complex anomalies.
- Deep understanding of tax compliance, internal controls (e.g. SOX) and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel).
- Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (e.g. Oracle).
- Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and project management.
- Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Location:
Magnolia, TX
Cromwell, CT
Saco, ME
San Jose, CA
Salary:
TX: $98,861 - $177,972CT/ME: $124,022 - $223,196
CA: $130,674 - $235,234
EEO Statement
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
H2O America is actively seeking talented, driven and effective applicants for the position of Accounting Manager, Gross Margin & Regulatory to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
H2O America is the parent organization of the following subsidiary companies: San Jose Water, Connecticut Water, Maine Water, and Texas Water. We sustain life by delivering high-quality water and exceptional service while investing in the health and vitality of the communities we serve.
Position Overview:
Occasional domestic travel may be required for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Leads day-to-day accounting operations to ensure accuracy and compliance across jurisdictions.
-
Oversees complex reconciliations and preparations across subsidiary and general ledgers. Acts as escalation point for complex discrepancies and establishes standards for escalation and review.
-
Conducts reviews for complex journal entries, including accruals and adjustments, to ensure accuracy and compliance. Posts journal entries as needed.
-
Directs and schedules month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes (incl. general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, adjustments, complex schedules).
- Manages data requests from external stakeholders (e.g. actuaries, insurance representatives, insurance providers, asset holders).
-
Assists in the accurate and timely completion of regulatory filings (e.g. SEC and the public utility authority in each respective state) as needed.
-
Assists in financial forecasting, modeling, and scenario planning.
- Manages a team of accounting staff in the production of accounting deliverables. Performs hiring, mentoring, and performance decisions to build high-performing teams.
-
Leads development and review of complex financial reports to support strategic decisions (e.g. cost reports, forecast reviews, revenue projects, grant reporting, audit documentation).
-
Prepares complex accounting deliverables, when needed.
-
Develops strategies to strengthen accounting processes, enhance internal controls, and minimize potential gaps in controls.
-
Supervises complex audit procedures (e.g. developing audit plans, coordinating auditor activities, preparing responses to complex inquiries). Provides analysis and reports and presents data as requested to various groups, including leadership.
-
Serves as primary liaison with internal department and external agencies in order to present information, provide recommendations, and support coordinated fiscal operations.
- Assists in development of financial strategic plan as needed.
- Educates managers in development and analysis of departmental budgets.
-
Provides support in obtaining new long term debt (incl. Responding to inquiries), as needed.
-
Regularly educates stakeholders and senior leaders on complex accounting topics and financial insights to inform strategic decision making.
-
Supports the development and interpretation of company accounting compliance and controls (incl. SOX 404 requirements).
-
Develops and maintains relationships with vendors, staff, and stakeholders to support organizational objectives.
-
Assists in the implementation of software and system upgrades, as needed.
-
Oversees daily data integrations between enterprise accounting systems (e.g. PowerPlant, JDE E1) as needed.
-
Manages organizational cash-management tools, as needed.
-
Performs other treasury and cash management functions (incl. Initiating and/or approving wires) as needed.
-
Makes recommendations for process improvements to increase efficiency.
-
Required to complete occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines or address emergencies as needed.
- Performs other duties or special projects as required or assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or 10+ years of relevant professional experience with progressively increased levels of responsibility.
- Holds relevant certifications required for the team’s need or directed by management.
- Holding a CPA license is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical or cross‑functional teams.
- Expertise in GAAP and bookkeeping best practices.
- Strong expertise in general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Experience leading audit processes and preparing relevant documentation.
- Experience in budget development, monitoring, and forecasting.
- Expertise in financial data analysis and providing actionable insights into complex anomalies.
- Deep understanding of tax compliance, internal controls (e.g. SOX) and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel).
- Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (e.g. Oracle).
- Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and project management.
- Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Location:
Magnolia, TX
Cromwell, CT
Saco, ME
San Jose, CA
Salary:
TX: $98,861 - $177,972CT/ME: $124,022 - $223,196
CA: $130,674 - $235,234
EEO Statement
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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Accounting Manager Job Market in Connecticut
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Accounting & Auditing
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Investment & Asset Management
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in accounting manager jobs across Connecticut.
- CPA license issued or recognized by the Connecticut State Board of Accountancy required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Five or more years of progressive accounting experience including supervisory responsibilities
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite strongly preferred
- Experience managing month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls processes
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience coordinating external audits
Accounting Manager Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an accounting manager in Connecticut?
The standard path in Connecticut is a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, followed by CPA licensure through the Connecticut State Board of Accountancy, which requires passing the Uniform CPA Examination and meeting the state's experience requirement. Most hiring managers in Connecticut expect several years of public accounting or corporate accounting experience before considering candidates for a management role. A CPA is not always mandatory, but it is the credential that most consistently advances candidates into management.
Which companies hire accounting managers in Connecticut?
Companies currently hiring accounting managers in Connecticut include CBIZ, Jobot, and Hubbell, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Connecticut's concentration of insurance carriers, financial services firms, and manufacturing headquarters in the Hartford and Fairfield County corridors makes it one of the more active states for corporate accounting management roles.
Which Connecticut cities have the most accounting manager jobs?
New Haven, Hartford, and Shelton have the most accounting manager openings in Connecticut. Hartford drives volume as the state's insurance and financial services capital, home to carriers like Travelers and Aetna, while Stamford and Bridgeport draw demand from the dense concentration of corporate headquarters and asset management firms in Fairfield County.
Are there remote accounting manager jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 56% of accounting manager openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and analytical nature of the role. Financial reporting, consolidations, and general ledger oversight are the functions most commonly performed remotely, though roles requiring direct team oversight or audit coordination tend to favor hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as an accounting manager in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving up from a senior accountant or accounting supervisor role within the same organization. Large Connecticut employers in insurance and financial services, including carriers headquartered in Hartford and corporate finance teams in Fairfield County, regularly promote from within. Candidates who hold or are actively pursuing CPA licensure through the Connecticut State Board of Accountancy gain a clear edge. Building experience in month-end close and financial reporting as a staff or senior accountant at a Connecticut public accounting firm is the most direct way to qualify.
Where can I find and apply to accounting manager jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to accounting manager jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current Connecticut openings. Search the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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