Interim Accounting Manager

Interim Accounting Manager Location:

Plainville, CT Pay Rate:

$65 - $75 per hour

Industry:

Manufacturing Schedule:

Hybrid (Work-from-home on Fridays + 1 additional day per week) About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Interim Accounting Manager to provide leadership and stability within a dynamic, growth-oriented manufacturing organization. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a hands-on environment while overseeing a small, collaborative team. You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting month-end close activities. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both managing people and rolling up their sleeves to handle critical accounting tasks directly.

Key Responsibilities Team Leadership:

Supervise, mentor, and review the work of three accountants responsible for journal entries and account reconciliations.

Hands-On Accounting:

Prepare fewer than five monthly journal entries. Perform approximately three monthly account reconciliations.

Month-End Close Support:

Ensure timeliness and accuracy across all journal entries, reconciliations, and close deliverables.

SOX Compliance:

Maintain and enforce controls in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

Advanced Excel Work:

Use PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and other advanced functions to analyze data and support decision-making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with operations, finance, and leadership to support reporting and audit needs.

Systems:

Utilize Onestream and other accounting tools to complete and review financial activities. Essential Skills & Experience Expert-level Excel skills (Pivots, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis). Strong SOX compliance background with proven ability to maintain a robust internal control environment. Manufacturing industry experience —understanding of cost accounting, inventory, and operational workflows preferred. Deep knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes. Experience with Onestream or similar financial reporting systems. (Just a PLUS, Not required) Work Environment & Perks Professional, centrally located office in Plainville, CT .

Hybrid flexibility:

Remote every Friday One additional remote day each week Supportive environment within a small to mid-sized manufacturing company , offering autonomy and the ability to make an immediate impact. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Plainville, CT. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr. 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) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Plainville,CT.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 2026.

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® double diamond 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.