Controller - Impact, Hands

Position: Controller - High Impact, Hands On Role
Description

Sue Sumrell is recruiting for a growing, operations-driven food manufacturing company in the Portland area hiring a Controller to take ownership of the accounting function and partner closely with leadership.

This is a high-visibility, hands-on role where you'll go beyond reporting-driving accuracy, improving processes, and influencing real business decisions.

Why This Role Stands Out

- Direct partnership with the CFO and leadership team

- Own the numbers-not just review them

- Opportunity to build structure and improve processes

- Fast-paced, operational environment (not corporate/slow-moving)

What You'll Own

- Full month-end close and financial reporting (P& L, BS, cash flow)

- Inventory accounting & product costing (accuracy, valuation, margins)

- GL and financial reporting for multiple entities

- Cash flow visibility and reporting to leadership

- Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

- Strengthening internal controls and audit readiness

- Driving process and system improvements (ERP, reporting, workflows)

✅ What We're Looking For

- 5-10+ years of progressive accounting experience

- Strong inventory + manufacturing costing experience (non-negotiable)

- Proven ability to own the close and financials end-to-end

- Experience in food, manufacturing, or distribution environments

- Comfortable being hands-on

- Quick Books Enterprise experience (inventory-focused systems a plus)

- CPA preferred but not required

This Role is NOT For

- Candidates with only public accounting or corporate reporting backgrounds

- Controllers who are too removed from the day-to-day

- Anyone without inventory/costing depth

⚡ Bottom Line

If you're a hands-on Controller who understands inventory, costing, and operations, and you want a role where you can make a real impact quickly, this is worth a conversation. Please contact Sue Sumrell and email your resume directly to sue.sumrell

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