Executive Manufacturing Controller Jobs in Portland, OR

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the CFO, this role owns financial statement integrity, working capital management, FP&A, and internal controls at the business unit level — serving as the primary accounting and finance partner to operational leaders. The role combines rigorous controllership with active business partnering: owning forecasting, analyzing performance drivers, and influencing investment decisions — while also contributing to broader corporate initiatives focused on improving effectiveness, automation, and scalability of finance processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Close

• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process across all locations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Manage intercompany eliminations and multi-entity consolidation
• Coordinate with external auditors and own the annual audit process end-to-end
• Maintain technical accounting documentation and lead implementation of new accounting standards

FP&A & Business Partnering

• Coordinate the consolidation and reporting of business unit financial performance. Review consolidated financial information for accuracy; identify and analyze significant variances to budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Deliver actionable financial insights by analyzing forecast trends, budget variances, and business performance to support executive decision-making
• Develop and maintain advanced financial models to enable scenario planning, evaluate strategic initiatives, and support long-term business planning
• Prepare and present executive-level reporting that clearly communicates key financial and operational KPIs, risks, and opportunities
• Drive cross-functional alignment by collaborating with business partners to enhance forecasting inputs, improve reporting tools, and increase financial transparency
• Support annual budgeting and ongoing cost management, including building cost models and identifying opportunities for efficiency and margin improvement

Accounting Operations

• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and payroll accounting
• Manage inventory accounting including standard costing, valuation, and physical count reconciliation
• Maintain and enforce internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures across all sites
• Lead balance sheet account reconciliation processes and drive resolution of aged items
• Partner with Operations on bill of materials accuracy, overhead absorption, and cost variance analysis

Working Capital & Cash Management

• Oversee accounts receivable collections, DSO performance, and credit risk management
• Drive inventory turns and manage obsolescence reserves in collaboration with Operations and Supply Chain

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of accounting and finance professionals across multiple U.S. locations
• Foster a high-performance culture with clear accountability, career development, and cross-site collaboration
• Partner with HR and Finance leadership on headcount planning and org design within the accounting function

Strategic & Cross-Functional Support

• Serve as the primary finance partner to Business Unit and Operations leadership, translating financial data into operational decisions
• Drive ERP optimization, system integration, and process automation efforts across locations
• Support M&A due diligence, integration accounting, and technical accounting research as needed
• Support CFO on enterprise reporting, financial strategy, and organizational growth — building the skills and visibility for a future Corporate Controller role

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required
• 6+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 2+ years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior Accounting Manager role
• 3+ years of progressive FP&A or finance business partnering experience, with a demonstrated track record in forecasting, budgeting, and performance management
• Advanced financial modeling expertise, including scenario analysis, driver-based planning, and complex data analysis in Excel
• Hands-on experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing or industrial operations
• Strong U.S. GAAP technical accounting knowledge
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing accounting or finance teams
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent)

Preferred

• Public accounting background (Big 4 or regional firm) strongly preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing, precision machining, or industrial services company of similar scale ($150M–$300M revenue)
• Previous exposure to international finance operations, including foreign currency translation, intercompany eliminations, and FX impact reporting.
• Exposure to treasury functions: credit facility management, covenant reporting, banking RFPs, or cash investment policy
• Experience leveraging AI tools and process automation to improve financial workflows, reporting efficiency, and insight generation
• Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence and partner with stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable business insights
• Demonstrated experience managing cash flow forecasting and working capital metrics
• Track record of process improvement and ERP-driven automation in a multi-site environment
• MBA or advanced degree a plus

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus tied to company and individual performance
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match