Controller

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Job description

Controller - Vertical in the pet industry!

Overview:

CFS is working with a local manufacturing company hiring for a Controller. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have a background in cost accounting, preparing financial statements, and excellent leadership abilities. This role provides an excellent benefits package, growth track to C-Suite, and hybrid flexibility. Bonus eligible as well!

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Oversight:
• Manage and oversee the daily operations of accounting departments across multiple companies.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and reports, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of budgets, financial forecasts, and report variances.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Strategic Planning:
• Develop and implement business and financial strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Lead and support accounting staff.
• Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs, and both team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures.
• Establish financial and accounting policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.
• Compliance and Auditing:
• Coordinate audits and proper filing of tax returns, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Act as a primary contact for external auditors; manage preparation and support of all external audits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification highly preferred.
• 3+ years' experience in a similar role.
• Experienced with cost accounting for manufacturing entities.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, NetSuite)

Additional Skills (Preferred):

• Experience in food/beverage manufacturing.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement.

Salary: $140,000 - 160,000
Location: Portland, Oregon - Hybrid flexibility.

Timing is everything. Whether you are aggressively in a job search or simply passive for the ideal position, we would like to have the chance to share our opportunities with you. We specialize in placement for accounting and finance professionals. Many of our positions are not posted on the internet. Please contact me for more information about this role as well as other opportunities.

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