Top 66 Accounting manager Jobs in Clinton, Ct

Controller
Robert Half —New Haven, CT
- $42.75 - $49.50 an hour
- Temporary
- University
- US work authorization
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Accounts Payable Supervisor
Regional Water Authority —New Haven, CT
- $83,000 - $93,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Finance
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Assistant Controller
Yale University —New Haven, CT
- $120,000 - $225,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- 7 years
- CPA
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Sims Metal —North Haven, CT
- $98,000 - $125,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- 3 years
- Finance
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Capital For Change, Inc —Wallingford, CT
- $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Tax Manager
Everforth —Branford, CT
- $115,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- CPA
- Research
- Profit sharing
- Paid time off
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Accounting Controller
D/E/F Services Group, Ltd —Old Saybrook, CT
- Office
- Analysis skills
- GAAP
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Director of Accounting
University of New Haven —West Haven, CT
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Accounting Manager
Hotel Marcel —New Haven, CT
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Finance
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
CONNECTICUT CONTAINER CORP —North Haven, CT
- CPA
- Finance
- Analysis skills
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Plant Controller - Manufacturing
Yewser —Meriden, CT
- $125,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Senior level
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Controller
Vachon GMC Mansfield Inc. —Old Saybrook, CT
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Dealership
- Mentoring
- Organizational skills
Accounting Manager- Hotel Marcel
Hotel Marcel —New Haven, CT
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Finance
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Investment Accounting Manager
Yale University —New Haven, CT
- $105,000 - $174,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- CPA
- Office
Royalty & Publishing Accounting Manager
Yale University —New Haven, CT
- $68,000 - $120,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Management
- Customer service
Payroll Operations Manager
Quinnipiac University —Hamden, CT
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Research
- Mid-level
Controller
KX Technologies LLC —West Haven, CT
- $140,000 - $150,000 a year
- Email
- CPA
- Inventory management
- 5 years
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Controller
BL COMPANIES INC —Meriden, CT
- Oracle
- CPA
- Finance
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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LEAD ACCOUNTANT - ACCT LD
The Children s Center of Hamden Inc —Hamden, CT
- Full-time
- CPA
- Office
- Finance
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Outsourced Accounting Supervisor
CBIZ —New Haven, CT
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level

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Controller

Robert Half -
New Haven, CT

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Job Details

Temporary | Contract
$42.75 - $49.50 an hour
5 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Overseeing educational financial management
Accounting systems
Financial reporting process management
Nonprofit finance
Financial close processing
Internal controls
Variance analysis
Educational administrative software
Cash application
Academic institution experience
Accounting experience within healthcare industry
Grant compliance monitoring
External financial audit coordination
Financial regulatory audit coordination
Compliance documentation
Nonprofit financial management experience
Financial compliance audits
Managing accounting teams
Daily transaction recording
Finance directorship
Closing the books
Financial compliance enhancement
Experience at colleges/universities
Ellucian
Senior level
Cross-functional collaboration
Non-profit experience
Accounting error correction
Process management
Leadership

Full Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide financial leadership for a higher education environment in Greater New Haven, Connecticut. This Contract position will oversee core accounting operations, support accurate and timely financial reporting, and help maintain strong General Ledger compliance including audit and grant-related activities. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to general ledger management, month-end close, and reconciliation work while effectively guiding accounting processes and collaborating with institutional stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Direct daily accounting activities, ensuring the general ledger remains accurate, complete, and aligned with financial reporting standards.
Lead month-end and period-end close activities, including the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Coordinate annual audit preparation by organizing documentation, responding to auditor requests, and helping maintain compliance with financial control requirements.
Oversee cash application processes and monitor account activity to support accurate recording of receipts and timely resolution of discrepancies.
Manage grant and endowment accounting functions, ensuring transactions are recorded appropriately and reporting obligations are met.
Review financial data and account balances to identify variances, investigate issues, and recommend corrective actions when needed.
Support the development and oversight of accounting staff or cross-functional finance activities, promoting consistent procedures and strong internal controls.
Partner with internal departments to provide financial insight, improve reporting accuracy, and support the institution’s ongoing accounting close process.
Proven experience serving in a Controller or senior accounting leadership capacity in Higher Ed, Non-Profit or Healthcare.
Strong background in general ledger oversight, journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and month-end close.
Experience supporting annual financial audits and maintaining audit compliance standards.
Working knowledge of grant accounting and endowment-related financial activity.
Prior experience in higher education finance or accounting environments.
Familiarity with cash application processes and broader accounting close procedures.
Proficiency with Ellucian Colleague or similar higher education financial systems.
Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, communicate clearly, and maintain accuracy in a deadline-driven setting.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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accounting manager jobs in clinton, ct

Controller

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Assistant Controller

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Tax Manager

Accounting Controller

Director of Accounting

Accounting Manager

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Plant Controller - Manufacturing

Controller

Accounting Manager- Hotel Marcel

Investment Accounting Manager

Royalty & Publishing Accounting Manager

Payroll Operations Manager

Controller

Controller

LEAD ACCOUNTANT - ACCT LD

Outsourced Accounting Supervisor

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