Controller

Our SW Portland client is looking for their next long-term Controller. This is an opportunity to have excellent work/life balance and be at a company that values family life and has long tenured employees. The role reports directly to the President.

• Maintains the general ledger and all related accounts with proper documentation and records of all transactions. Initiates or approves entries to the general and subsidiary ledgers to assure accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Responsible for the monthly and year-end closing of the general ledger and preparation of financial statements.
• Establishes accounting procedures and processes for maintaining general accounting records and documentation. Monitors accounting systems and recommends new or revised policies and procedures where appropriate and applicable.
• Prepares or reviews the preparation of quarterly reports detailing consignment sales and inventories.
• Maintains the company's retirement plan records. Serves as the primary administrative contact with participants, legal counsel and fiduciaries.
• Administers the company's health and other benefit plans. Reviews and recommends changes to plan benefits and contracts with administrators and insurance companies.
• Administers the firm's risk management program. Ensures adequate coverage for property and casualty insurance.
• Maintains the relationship with the company's bank; monitors cash flow; reviews the reconciliation of bank records for all accounts.
• Coordinates with a small team of internal IT professionals, who maintain the company's ERP software and hardware infrastructure.
• Oversees the payroll system.
• Prepares or reviews the preparation of the company's sales, property and income tax reports.
• Maintains investment records including investment purchases and sales, income, gains and losses, and related tax records.
• Serves as primary contact with the company's independent accountants; engages for annual review of financial statements and preparation of federal and state tax returns.
• Advises the President on human resource matters.
• Maintains fixed asset and personal property tax records.
• Performs or advises on various administrative duties, such as records storage, property maintenance, etc.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or Business Administration
• Current or inactive CPA license and public accounting experience is preferred
• Several years' experience at the Controller level or equivalent, demonstrating the ability to lead an accounting department and manage accounting/finance related projects
• Thorough knowledge of accounting functions, internal financial controls, and generally accepted accounting principles
• Prefer some experience managing and/or working closely with information technology professionals on tactical and strategic business information issues
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with medical, dental, and 401(k) plan administration is desired as is a familiarity with S-corporation taxation