Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Specialized Recruiting Group - East Portland, OR provided pay range

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

Location:

East Portland, OR

Professional Recruiter specializing in Accounting, Finance, and HR – Connecting talented humans with opportunities!

Controller

$100,000–$125,000 (DOE)

We are seeking a hands‑on Controller to oversee accounting, finance, and administrative functions. This role is ideal for a strong accounting or finance professional who is ready to step up into a Controller‑level position and enjoys wearing multiple hats in a small‑company environment.

• Evaluate company financial performance and provide actionable insights to onsite ownership
• Oversee monthly close, financial reporting, and general ledger accuracy
• Coordinate tax filings and compliance with external CPA
• Validate costing assumptions and support manufacturing cost analysis
• Provide hands‑on backup support to the Accountant as needed

• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and credit facilities
• Oversee customer credit reviews, approvals, and A/R collections
• Release orders based on credit status
• Review and sign lien waivers and commercial invoices
• Prepare and review customer agreements in coordination with ownership

• Manage business licenses, corporate renewals, and regulatory reporting
• File unclaimed property reports and maintain compliance documentation
• Maintain intellectual property records
• Oversee insurance broker relationships (commercial and employee benefits)
• Maintain legal records
• Manage and support accounting staff and office administration
• Participate in recruiting and hiring for accounting and administrative roles
• Support employee benefit design, execution, and vendor coordination
• Oversee 401(k) compliance, reporting, and L&I claims
• Ensure workplace compliance postings and requirements are maintained

• Review vendor invoices and payment requests
• Provide oversight of physical inventory processes
• Collaborate with operations and production leadership on costing, inventory, and workflow improvements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong accounting and finance background; manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Experience with costing and hands‑on financial operations
• Prior experience leading or mentoring accounting staff
• Experience in Quick Books or similar accounting systems preferred

* Located in Portland, Specialized Recruitment Group is an esteemed, niche‑based professional recruitment firm that thrives in partnering with companies at the local, regional, and national levels to identify exceptional talent across diverse industries. Our expertise spans across Engineering, Accounting/Finance, Executive positions (Managers, Directors, Vice Presidents, and C‑Suite), Human Resources, Logistics, Manufacturing and Industrial Leadership, Marketing/Advertising, Creative, Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Legal, and Information Technology.

We are committed to excellence by providing clients with customized and professional recruitment solutions.*

Director

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Staffing and Recruiting