Assistant Controller

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience
• 3+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and account reconciliation processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• CPA highly preferred

32716

$100K – $130K + bonus

Construction

We’re seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join a collaborative finance team and help drive the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of the company’s financial operations. This is an outstanding opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys both hands‑on financial management and strategic leadership responsibilities.

As Assistant Controller, you’ll support senior finance leadership in overseeing monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities while ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. You’ll review journal entries, account reconciliations, and complex accounting transactions, while helping maintain compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements. You’ll also play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and the preparation of audit and compliance documentation.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to improve processes and help shape the future of the department. The Assistant Controller will provide oversight of accounting operations, including general ledger management, close processes, payroll review, and project‑based accounting activities. Working closely with cross‑functional teams, you’ll support financial analysis, reporting initiatives, and operational decision‑making while identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and strengthen financial controls.

This role also contributes to system improvements, process automation efforts, and the ongoing refinement of accounting policies and procedures.

This role requires effective communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build productive relationships across departments. Here, you’ll have to enjoy solving problems, balancing competing priorities, fostering collaboration, and maintaining a high level of accuracy in a fast‑paced environment.

This is an on‑site role.

This company has built a strong reputation in the Portland community for decades. They’re expanding and have grown into a statewide industry leader. The team is collaborative, and they celebrate their successes with annual picnics, barbeques, holiday celebrations, and even an Oktoberfest party!

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, 401(k) plus match, life and disability insurance, paid time off, free parking, on‑site gym, and an employee assistance plan with degree and college counseling.

Boly:

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Welch partner in this search. As talent advisors, we will be the liaison between our partner and yourself during the recruitment process. You will directly join our partner client’s team if they select you as the successful candidate for this role.

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Welch; every resume is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure we engage in an equitable and human hiring process. We look forward to seeing your application!

Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!