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12 results for Payroll Manager in West Hartford, CT

Payroll Administrator
  • Newington, Connecticut
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 25 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our client&#39;s growing team. This position is responsible for managing end-to-end payroll operations for a large employee population while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable tax and deduction requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll processing experience, attention to detail, and confidence working within payroll systems to support a high-volume environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process complete payroll cycles for approximately 500+ employees with a high degree of accuracy and adherence to deadlines.</p><p>• Review, calculate, and reconcile payroll taxes to help maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</p><p>• Administer wage garnishments and other involuntary deductions, ensuring proper setup, tracking, and remittance.</p><p>• Maintain payroll records and verify employee pay data, deductions, and adjustments within Workday.</p><p>• Support timekeeping and scheduling-related payroll inputs, including information managed through ShiftWizard when needed.</p><p>• Investigate payroll discrepancies, resolve issues promptly, and respond to employee payroll-related questions.</p><p>• Perform payroll audits and validations before and after processing to reduce errors and ensure data integrity.</p>
  • 2026-09-28T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Stamford, Connecticut
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28 - 38 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>We are hiring a Payroll Specialist to support payroll processing, employee record maintenance, and payroll-related compliance activities. This role is responsible for helping ensure timely and accurate payroll while responding to employee inquiries and supporting reporting needs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, discreet, and able to manage confidential information professionally.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll and review payroll data for accuracy</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and updates</li><li>Assist with timekeeping review and payroll adjustments</li><li>Respond to employee questions related to payroll</li><li>Support payroll reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Help ensure compliance with internal policies and payroll procedures</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams on payroll-related matters</li><li>Assist with audits and year-end payroll activities</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Torrington, Connecticut
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Accounting Manager- Torrington, CT area </strong></p><p><strong>Contact:</strong> Brittany Rizzo / [email protected]</p><p><strong>Reference ID:</strong> BR0013517839</p><p>Salary range of $110,000-$130,000. Company offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k and paid time off.</p><p><br></p><p>A growing organization is seeking an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to oversee the company’s accounting function and provide hands-on leadership to a team of accounting professionals. This position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening accounting processes, and delivering timely financial information to senior leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate is a strong technical accountant who enjoys being involved in the details while also taking ownership of the overall accounting operation. This person will serve as a key resource for the accounting team and collaborate with leaders throughout the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Direct the daily accounting function and ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop accounting personnel while establishing clear expectations and performance standards.</li><li>Take ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.</li><li>Review account reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger activity, and other supporting schedules.</li><li>Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements and management reporting.</li><li>Monitor financial activity across multiple entities and ensure transactions are properly recorded and supported.</li><li>Analyze financial information to identify unusual activity, variances, or potential issues and communicate findings to leadership.</li><li>Ensure accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls are consistently followed and updated as needed.</li><li>Partner with operational teams to better understand financial performance and provide accounting insight for business decisions.</li><li>Serve as a primary accounting contact for external auditors, tax professionals, and other outside advisors.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, controls, and overall department efficiency.</li><li>Assist with ERP/accounting system enhancements, implementations, and other technology-related projects.</li><li>Balance hands-on accounting responsibilities with management and strategic priorities in a deadline-driven environment.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Manchester, Connecticut
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Accounting Manager </strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid work schedule: work 2-3 days from home once up and running </strong></p><p><strong>Base salary range: $75,000 - $90,000 with potential for more. (See below for benefits information) </strong></p><p><strong>REFERENCE CODE: DS0013509981</strong></p><p><strong>Recruiter contact: Duane Sauer @ duane.sauer@roberthalf com </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Well established growing small company is hiring a very hands-on Accounting Manager to upgrade their Accounting department from a Bookkeeper. You will be able to grow into the position and responsibilities. This is a growing and fun company that has high employee retention, is family friendly and embraces continual education and training. The position reports to the owner and is supported by the external CPA firm when needed. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities include responsibility for all accounting functions including AR, AP, purchasing, month end close, monthly reporting, and coordinating with the CPA firm for year-end work. </p><p><br></p><p>Minimum requirements include general ledger account reconciliation, month end close, AR &amp; AP, financial statement preparation, and in time, eagerness to help implement improvements to policies and procedures and exceed expectations. Budget preparation and QuickBooks experience are a plus. </p><p><br></p><p>The base salary range is $75,000 - $90,000 plus bonus, with potential for more, plus Health Insurance, PTO and a 401k plan with a match. </p><p><br></p><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, email your resume as a word document to Duane E. Sauer, CPA at Duane.Sauer@Roberthalf com, reach out to him on LinkedIn and reference DS0013509981 or “apply” below. </p><p>Email duane.sauer@roberthalf com</p><p><br></p><p>Duane Sauer</p>
  • 2026-09-28T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Avon, Connecticut
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 42.75 - 49.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounting Manager to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Avon, Connecticut. This role will oversee critical close activities, maintain the integrity of financial records, and help ensure accurate reporting across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge and a hands-on approach to reconciliations, journal entries, and audit readiness.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly closing activities by coordinating timelines, reviewing balances, and ensuring financial results are finalized accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Manage general ledger operations by monitoring account activity, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining the accuracy of accounting records.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation to ensure completeness and compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate variances, and follow through on corrective actions as needed.</p><p>• Support financial statement audit processes by organizing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and helping maintain audit-ready documentation.</p><p>• Analyze financial data and reporting outputs to identify inconsistencies, improve accuracy, and strengthen overall accounting controls.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather financial information, clarify accounting issues, and support reporting requirements.</p>
  • 2026-09-30T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • New Haven, Connecticut
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Accounting Manager - New Haven, CT</strong></p><p><strong>Contact:</strong> Brittany Rizzo / [email protected]</p><p><strong>Reference ID:</strong> BR0013490465</p><p>Salary range of $85,000-$100,000. Company offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k and paid time off. </p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting operations and support accurate, timely financial reporting in New Haven, Connecticut. This position will play a key role in managing close activities, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, and ensuring financial records are reconciled and audit-ready. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to guide day-to-day accounting processes with confidence.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist with the monthly closing process to ensure deadlines are met and financial results are recorded accurately.</p><p>• Maintain and review general ledger activity, resolving discrepancies and supporting the accuracy of accounting records.</p><p>• Prepare and approve journal entries with appropriate documentation and adherence to accounting standards.</p><p>• Perform detailed account reconciliations and follow through on outstanding items to keep balances current and reliable.</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure cash activity is properly reflected.</p><p>• Coordinate with internal and external auditors by organizing schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to audit requests.</p><p>• Review financial data for completeness and consistency to support the preparation of reliable financial statements.</p><p>• Monitor accounting workflows and recommend process improvements that strengthen controls and efficiency.</p>
  • 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z
Tax Manager
  • Springfield, Massachusetts
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Tax Manager| Hybrid | Western MA</strong></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full Time/Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact</strong>: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf</p><p><strong>Reference</strong>: SF0013444108</p><p><br></p><p>A rapidly growing multi-state organization is seeking a Tax Manager to lead and improve its tax function. This is a newly created role due to continued expansion! This position will play a key role in centralizing tax processes, improving compliance infrastructure, supporting audits, and partnering cross-functionally with accounting, finance, and operations leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Main Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage multi-state sales &amp; use tax compliance, filings, and payments</li><li>Oversee property tax filings, assessments, and related compliance</li><li>Lead IFTA reporting, filings, and reconciliations</li><li>Support Canadian indirect tax compliance </li><li>Research tax regulations and monitor nexus across jurisdictions</li><li>Lead audit support and respond to notices from tax authorities</li><li>Improve tax processes, controls, and systems</li><li>Partner with accounting and operations teams on tax treatment and compliance matters</li><li>Support tax technology enhancements and process automation initiatives</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and risk mitigation</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field</li><li>5+ years of corporate tax or public accounting experience with strong indirect tax focus</li><li>Experience with sales &amp; use tax, property tax, and multi-state compliance</li><li>CPA or MST preferred</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Opportunity?</strong></p><ul><li>Newly created, high-impact role</li><li>Rapidly growing organization through acquisitions and expansion</li><li>Opportunity to build and improve processes</li><li>Strong leadership visibility</li><li>Excellent benefits and modern office environment</li><li>Hybrid flexibility</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above and reference SF0013444108</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
  • 2026-09-22T00:00:00Z
Financial Reporting Manager
  • Hartford, Connecticut
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to support insurance-related financial reporting activities in Hartford, Connecticut. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a senior-level candidate who brings deep expertise in statutory reporting for Property &amp; Casualty operations and can deliver accurate, timely financial statements. The role requires strong judgment, a sharp analytical mindset, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced reporting environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation and review of statutory financial reports for Property &amp; Casualty insurance entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.<br>• Oversee the completion of Yellow Book filings and related annual statement materials within established deadlines.<br>• Manage reporting processes using annual statement software such as ORG or comparable platforms to produce complete and reliable submissions.<br>• Analyze financial data, identify reporting issues, and resolve discrepancies through detailed review and collaboration with key stakeholders.<br>• Provide manager-level oversight for reporting deliverables, maintaining high standards for quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance.<br>• Support annual and periodic financial reporting activities, including documentation, reconciliations, and submission readiness.<br>• Apply strong attention to detail when reviewing schedules, disclosures, and supporting workpapers to ensure reporting integrity.<br>• Adapt quickly to new tools, requirements, and reporting priorities while maintaining continuity across critical financial reporting cycles.
  • 2026-09-17T00:00:00Z
FP&A Manager
  • Bethel, Connecticut
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced FP&amp;A Manager to join a growing medical device manufacturing organization in Bethel, Connecticut. This position plays a key role in guiding financial planning, performance analysis, and decision support for leadership through accurate reporting and forward-looking insights. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical depth, manufacturing finance expertise, and the ability to turn complex data into practical recommendations that improve business results.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with finance leadership to support the monthly close by reviewing financial results, identifying trends, and explaining performance drivers.<br>• Build and enhance structured planning processes for pricing analysis, gross margin reporting, sales forecasting, and working capital performance.<br>• Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts, while contributing to the development of the annual operating budget and long-range financial plans.<br>• Evaluate capital spending, revenue expectations, and strategic initiatives through financial models that support sound business decisions.<br>• Collaborate with leaders across the organization to develop business cases for investments, operational projects, and resource allocation decisions.<br>• Produce recurring management reporting and business review materials that highlight financial performance, risks, and opportunities.<br>• Examine financial and operational practices to identify process improvements that strengthen reporting accuracy, cash flow visibility, and overall efficiency.<br>• Lead ad hoc analysis and cross-functional projects related to benchmarking, profitability, planning, and broader business performance needs.
  • 2026-09-10T00:00:00Z
Internal Audit Manager
  • New Haven, Connecticut
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Internal Audit Manager</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Based in Greater New Haven County - Flexible to hybrid work</p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full Time/Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact</strong>: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf</p><p><strong>Reference</strong>: SF0013391129</p><ul><li>Opportunity for <strong><em>growth within a Fortune 500, industry leader!</em></strong> They are a <strong>top performing company, most profitable in their industry &amp; consistently outperforming their industry</strong>!</li><li>They have been <strong><em>doubling in size every 4-6 years! </em></strong></li></ul><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Design appropriate risk-based audit procedures and work plans to ensure the objectives of each audit are achieved</li><li>Interact with local staff and management at all levels to understand the business</li><li>Review and audit financial reporting and business processes managed by local finance and management teams</li><li>Identify processes weaknesses and/or areas of potential risk based audit procedures</li><li>Evaluate related action plans and process improvement opportunities with local management</li><li>Prepare and present final audit reports to local and senior management to discuss areas of risk identified, processes weaknesses, areas of risk, recommendation to mitigate that risk</li><li>Assist in special projects such as due diligence, acquisition integration, etc. as necessary</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor&#39;s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field. Master&#39;s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) preferred.</li><li>5+ years in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and manufacturing industry experience.</li><li>Big 4 or Large Regional audit firm experience is preferred.</li><li>Strong GAAP, SEC, SOX, and technical accounting knowledge</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Sal Fiorillo.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
  • 2026-09-08T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Supervisor/Manager
  • Hartford, Connecticut
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced operations leader to oversee the full order-to-revenue process for a manufacturing environment in the Hartford, CT area. This position manages complex transactions from order intake through procurement, billing, and revenue-related activities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy, compliance, and customer service. The role works closely with internal and external partners to solve issues, strengthen controls, and improve the effectiveness of day-to-day operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manager who can guide a team, support financial processes, and drive continuous improvement across the transaction lifecycle.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct and develop a team responsible for order-to-revenue activities, providing coaching, feedback, and performance oversight to support strong execution.</p><p>• Oversee the progression of customer transactions from initial order through purchasing, invoicing, and related financial processing to ensure timely and accurate completion.</p><p>• Balance team workload against order volume and transaction complexity, setting priorities that meet service expectations and business deadlines.</p><p>• Track operational results through performance measurements, using data to identify trends, improve output, and strengthen accountability.</p><p>• Partner with Sales, Procurement, Accounting, IT, suppliers, and other stakeholders to address exceptions, resolve process gaps, and improve coordination across functions.</p><p>• Supervise purchasing-related activities, including vendor interaction, purchase order review, and adherence to commercial and contractual requirements.</p><p>• Ensure invoices, costs, payment terms, reconciliations, and supporting financial records align with established controls and agreement terms.</p><p>• Identify potential risks tied to timing, pricing, billing, procurement, and compliance requirements, then take action to reduce operational and financial exposure.</p><p>• Serve as a functional lead for the organization&#39;s business system used in order-to-revenue processing, supporting accurate transactions, user training, testing, and process enhancements.</p><p>• Create and refine procedures, workflows, and internal controls that increase consistency, scalability, and overall operational efficiency.</p>
  • 2026-09-25T00:00:00Z
Senior Finance Manager
  • Chicopee, Massachusetts
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 140000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Senior Finance Manager / Greater Springfield, MA area</strong></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full Time/Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact</strong>: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf</p><p><strong>Reference</strong>: SF0013509826</p><p><br></p><p>We’re partnering on a Senior Finance Manager search with a growing organization. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role that combines Controllership, FP&amp;A, operational finance, and team leadership. The Senior Finance Manager will partner closely with site leadership and corporate finance while maintaining a strong presence within the operation. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys getting beyond the numbers — spending time on the shop floor, partnering with operations, understanding the drivers behind financial results, and using that knowledge to improve performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Main Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Lead all accounting operations (GL, close, reporting, controls)</li><li>Own budgeting &amp; forecasting in partnership with operations and corporate FP&amp;A</li><li>Analyze financial performance, cost drivers, and variances</li><li>Partner closely with plant leadership on cost control, purchasing, and business decisions</li><li>Drive process improvements and efficiencies across finance and operations</li><li>Provide financial insight to support operational and strategic decision-making</li></ul><p><strong>What They’re Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor&#39;s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field</li><li>10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience</li><li>Strong hands-on accounting background combined with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis</li><li>Experience working within a manufacturing, plant, shop-floor, or similarly operational environment</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Aerospace, defense, government contracting, or another complex manufacturing environment</li><li>Experience implementing process improvements, automation, or technology-driven efficiencies</li><li>Exposure to AI-enabled finance/accounting tools or process improvements</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role</strong></p><ul><li>This is an opportunity to become the key finance leader for a complex operating site while joining a growing organization with additional opportunities for career advancement.</li><li>The position offers significant interaction with senior leadership, broad ownership beyond traditional accounting, and the ability to make a tangible impact on the operation. </li><li>The environment is collaborative, hands-on with a strong emphasis on teamwork.</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above and reference SF0013509826.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z