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Robert Half
Controller
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What they do
A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
$162,080 / year median in Oregon
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Description We are looking for a Contract Controller to support financial leadership for a manufacturing-focused organization in Beaverton, Oregon. This role will guide core accounting activities while providing insight that strengthens operational and financial decision-making. The ideal candidate brings a strong command of close and consolidation processes, along with the ability to balance strategic oversight with active involvement in daily accounting work.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the monthly close cycle, ensuring timely completion of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting deliverables.
- Oversee the consolidation of financial results and maintain accuracy across reporting outputs in accordance with established accounting standards.
- Build a thorough understanding of business operations in order to provide practical accounting guidance and informed operational support.
- Partner with leadership to assess the effectiveness of reporting frameworks and recommend improvements that support long-term organizational goals.
- Manage day-to-day accounting activities while also contributing to broader financial planning and control initiatives.
- Provide oversight of accounting practices to promote consistency, accuracy, and compliance with GAAP requirements.
- Use financial data and business context to identify process improvement opportunities within accounting and reporting functions. Requirements
- Demonstrated experience serving in a Controller or senior-level accounting leadership capacity.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and their application in financial reporting and close activities.
- Hands-on experience with month-end close and financial consolidations.
- Background in manufacturing accounting is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with Epicor is highly preferred.
- Ability to operate at both a strategic level and in a hands-on accounting environment.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to financial accuracy.