Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Technical Accounting & Corporate Reporting

LHH is supporting a large, financially strong global manufacturing organization with operations across North America in its search for a Senior Accountant. This newly created role offers exposure to technical accounting, corporate reporting, consolidations, and M&A support within a collaborative corporate accounting team.

Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week)

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Newly created position due to team growth and increasing technical accounting needs
• Opportunity to help shape a growing function and take ownership of high-visibility projects
• Exposure to corporate reporting, technical accounting, consolidations, and acquisitions
• Strong internal mobility into corporate accounting, reporting, technical accounting, and finance leadership tracks
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility around start/end times

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $90,000 - $105,000
• 20% Annual bonus (historically paid at or above target)
• 7% retirement contribution (4% match plus 3% company contribution)
• 3 weeks vacation + 6 sick days + 8 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 12 weeks fully paid parental leave

What You'll Do

• Research and analyze complex accounting issues under U.S. GAAP
• Review customer and commercial contracts, including revenue recognition considerations under ASC 606
• Assist with technical accounting memos and documentation
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial reporting
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and resolve reporting issues with business units
• Prepare intercompany and consolidation entries
• Assist with acquisition accounting and integration support
• Partner with accounting teams across a decentralized operating environment
• Support external audits, regulatory reporting, and process improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA preferred
• 3+ years of accounting experience, including public accounting
• Senior-level public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Strong technical accounting research skills
• Experience applying ASC 606 and reviewing contracts for accounting implications
• Knowledge of ASC 805, ASC 842, ASC 330, or other complex accounting areas is a plus
• Ability to work independently, think critically, and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Process improvement mindset and intellectual curiosity

Environment & Culture

• Collaborative and highly visible corporate accounting team
• Leaders who value curiosity, initiative, and continuous learning
• Encouragement to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and bring forward new ideas
• Well-structured close and reporting processes with support from an experienced leadership team

This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA or public accounting professional looking to leverage technical accounting expertise while gaining exposure to a broad range of corporate reporting and business initiatives within a growing global organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled