Saving the World! Help Wanted…
Budderfly is a fast-growth, private equity-backed energy management outsourcing company that is committed to reducing global carbon emissions for small to medium sized enterprises. We are the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints such as restaurant chains, assisted living facilities, retail franchises, and more. Budderfly installs, monitors, and manages a combination of patented technologies, equipment upgrades, and proprietary energy software to help deliver complete energy saving solutions for our customers.
Celebrating 5 years on Inc. 5000 America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list. Recognized in Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2025.
We are an energetic and dedicated team working together to make a positive impact on the environment while providing an excellent customer experience. We are growing quickly and looking to add talented people who are passionate about making the world a better place!
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead our accounting department and oversee all daily financial operations including Energy Force (entity of Budderfly). This individual will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, managing accounting processes, supporting month-end and year-end close activities, and providing financial information and analysis to management. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Why this Role is Important:
The Accounting Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the financial health and operational stability of the organization. By overseeing the accounting function, maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely reporting, and identifying opportunities to improve processes, this role helps provide management with reliable financial information needed to make informed business decisions. The Accounting Manager will also help ensure compliance with accounting principles and company policies while supporting the organization’s continued growth.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement systems for collecting, analyzing, documenting, verifying, and reporting financial information.
- Manage the daily operations of the entity, including, but not limited to, accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, the general ledger, and payroll.
- Manage the month-end closing process, including review and reconciliation of intercompany transactions.
- Generate various reports with financial and nonfinancial indicators for management or other stakeholders.
- Provide recommendations for improving systems, processes, and procedures and initiate corrective action.
- Manage or assist in the annual external audit process.
- Perform other duties and assist with special projects as necessary.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in accounting, FP&A, financial analysis, or a similar role.
- Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
- Ability to direct and supervise.
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and prioritize multiple projects.
- High attention to accuracy and detail.
- Ability to manipulate large data sets.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with proper procedures for month-end cutoff transactions and reconciliation of subledgers to the General Ledger.
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of NetSuite preferred.
Location: Shelton, CT
Hybrid-Office Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Compensation is based on factors including level of experience, skillset, qualifications, and location.
What We Offer:
- Career advancement opportunities in a fast-growing, supportive company environment
- Competitive pay
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vison, 401K, life insurance, and disability insurance
- Opportunity to work as part of a team that values its members and works together to achieve positive change.
Budderfly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.
We welcome all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career web page as a result of your disability.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in accounting, FP&A, financial analysis, or a similar role
- Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles
- Ability to direct and supervise
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and prioritize multiple projects
- High attention to accuracy and detail
- Ability to manipulate large data sets
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with month-end cutoff procedures and reconciliation of subledgers to the general ledger
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of NetSuite
What We Do
Budderfly, the fastest-growing Energy Efficiency as a Service (EEaaS) company in the United States, is the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints, such as restaurant chains, assisted living facilities, retail franchises, and more. Budderfly installs, monitors, and manages a combination of patented technologies, equipment upgrades, and proprietary energy software for its customers at no out-of-pocket cost. Businesses benefit with lower energy bills, a reduced carbon footprint, more reliable operations, and an improved customer and employee experience. Budderfly ranked #2 in energy companies and #10 overall on the 2021 Inc. 5000 America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list.
