Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Accounting Manager – Portland, Oregon

NOW CFO is seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Accounting Manager to join our team in the Portland, Oregon area. This is a full-time opportunity offering a base salary of $115,000–$130,000, depending on experience.

This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who can operate above a traditional Accounting Manager level while supporting mid-level Controller responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded accounting generalist with strong fundamentals, experience across multiple industries, and the ability to quickly adapt to different client environments while supporting day-to-day accounting, month-end close, process improvements, and financial reporting.

Candidates must be located in or willing to commute throughout the Portland metro area and surrounding markets. This role may require travel to client sites across Portland and other areas in Oregon as needed, including Vancouver, Salem, and surrounding communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Payroll support, Billing, and Revenue Recognition
• Lead and support month-end and year-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and variance analysis
• Partner with client leadership teams to provide financial insight and improve visibility into business performance
• Assist with internal controls, accounting policies, and process improvements
• Support mid-level Controller responsibilities, including financial reporting, audit preparation, and accounting team oversight
• Help standardize accounting procedures while adapting to the unique needs of each client
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability within accounting functions
• Work cross-functionally with operations, finance, and leadership teams to support client needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Strong Accounting Manager, Senior Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or similar experience
• Experience supporting month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and full-cycle accounting operations
• Generalist industry background preferred, with the ability to adapt across multiple client environments
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems
• Ability to step into hands-on accounting work while also supporting higher-level Controller functions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in fast-paced and changing environments
• Must be based in or willing to commute throughout the Portland, OR market and surrounding areas, including Vancouver and Salem as needed

Why Join NOW CFO

NOW CFO offers the opportunity to work with a variety of clients, industries, and accounting environments while continuing to grow as a well-rounded accounting leader. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Accounting Manager who enjoys variety, client interaction, process improvement, and hands-on accounting work with exposure to Controller-level responsibilities.

If you are a strong accounting generalist who enjoys solving problems, supporting different businesses, and working in a dynamic client-service environment, we encourage you to apply.