Sue Sumrell is recruiting for an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations and guide financial strategy for a manufacturing-focused organization. This role will lead core controllership activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide clear insight into business performance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on cost accounting expertise, and the ability to support planning, compliance, and decision-making across the company.
Responsibilities:
• Direct the day-to-day accounting and finance function, ensuring accurate records, strong internal controls, and timely completion of month-end and year-end activities.
• Lead manufacturing cost analysis by monitoring product costs, reviewing variances, and improving the reliability of standard costing practices.
• Prepare, review, and interpret financial statements to provide leadership with meaningful analysis on operating results and financial health.
• Manage the annual budgeting process, partnering with department leaders to build forecasts, track performance, and support business planning.
• Oversee the preparation of annual audited financial statements and serve as the primary finance contact during external audit activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, corporate policies, and reporting requirements while identifying opportunities to improve financial processes.
• Partner with operational leadership to evaluate financial performance, support strategic decisions, and drive accountability through data-based recommendations.
This company has a solid growth history and expects to continue to expand. Excellent compensation and benefits. Hybrid work schedule after proven proficiency.
Candidates must be located in the Portland metro area.
Please contact Sue Sumrell and email your resume directly to sue.sumrell@roberthalf.c0m
• Demonstrated experience leading controllership or senior finance activities within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting, including variance analysis and standard cost methodology.
• Proven ability to prepare, analyze, and explain financial statements for management and external stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating annual external audits and supporting the completion of audited financial statements.
• Hands-on involvement in annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Deep understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial reporting best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; advanced certification such as CPA is preferred.
Email your resume directly to sue.sumrell@roberthalf.c0m