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Controller - High Impact, Hands On Role
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Robert Half
Portland, OR (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
Sue Sumrell is recruiting for a growing, operations-driven food manufacturing company in the Portland area hiring a Controller to take ownership of the accounting function and partner closely with leadership.
This is a high-visibility, hands-on role where you'll go beyond reporting—driving accuracy, improving processes, and influencing real business decisions.🎯 Why This Role Stands Out
This is a high-visibility, hands-on role where you'll go beyond reporting—driving accuracy, improving processes, and influencing real business decisions.🎯 Why This Role Stands Out
- Direct partnership with the CFO and leadership team
- Own the numbers—not just review them
- Opportunity to build structure and improve processes
- Fast-paced, operational environment (not corporate/slow-moving)🔍 What You'll Own
- Full month-end close and financial reporting (P&L, BS, cash flow)
- Inventory accounting & product costing (accuracy, valuation, margins)
- GL and financial reporting for multiple entities
- Cash flow visibility and reporting to leadership
- Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Strengthening internal controls and audit readiness
- Driving process and system improvements (ERP, reporting, workflows)✅ What We're Looking For
- 5-10+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong inventory + manufacturing costing experience (non-negotiable)
- Proven ability to own the close and financials end-to-end
- Experience in food, manufacturing, or distribution environments
- Comfortable being hands-on
- QuickBooks Enterprise experience (inventory-focused systems a plus)
- CPA preferred but not required🚨 This Role is NOT For
- Candidates with only public accounting or corporate reporting backgrounds
- Controllers who are too removed from the day-to-day
- Anyone without inventory/costing depth⚡ Bottom LineIf you're a hands-on Controller who understands inventory, costing, and operations, and you want a role where you can make a real impact quickly, this is worth a conversation.