Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant
Location: Stamford, CT - hybrid
Compensation: $80,000 - $115,000

CFS is partnering with a global financial services organization headquartered in Stamford, CT, to identify a highly skilled Senior Accountant. This company provides complex working‑capital and receivables‑based solutions across multiple regions worldwide and supports clients throughout North America, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC.

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in financial reporting, analysis, treasury support, and system enhancements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with broad exposure to finance, operations, and leadership.

Essential Job Functions

• Participate in all core accounting activities, including monthly close, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements.
• Assist with monthly management reporting, business planning, and forecasting.
• Lead financial and administrative processes, optimize efficiencies, enhance internal controls, and support implementation of new systems.
• Serve as the accounting system owner (Microsoft Business Central); drive automation of key processes.
• Support the upgrade of general ledger management reporting tools (Power BI).
• Assist with tax‑related requirements and documentation.
• Track, forecast, reconcile, and analyze cash to ensure proper liquidity.
• Provide support for treasury functions.
• Lead or assist with ad‑hoc projects as assigned by the CFO.
• Support HR‑related administrative functions.
• Participate in fund administration and compliance activities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Expertise in problem analysis and strategic/functional problem resolution.
• Technical proficiency in financial reporting and analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with senior management and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong experience in GL, AP, AR, payroll, and income tax.
• SEC experience a strong plus.
• Builds effective, collaborative working relationships.
• Respects team contributions and supports team‑wide success.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities and drives projects to completion.
• Prioritizes team goals and maintains a positive, solution‑oriented mindset.
• Proactively communicates to identify and resolve issues.
• Communicates clearly and professionally.
• Writes with clarity and purpose to influence action.
• Uses persuasive, diplomatic, and strategic communication styles as needed.
• Resourceful, proactive self‑starter.
• Reliable, consistent, and deadline‑driven.
• Exercises sound judgment and makes appropriate decisions.
• Maintains composure and delivers effective solutions during challenges.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• CPA preferred.
• GL implementation experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• 3–5 years of hands‑on accounting and/or audit experience.