Specialized Recruiting Group - East Portland, OR ยท 2 hours ago
Controller
Specialized Recruiting Group is a niche-based professional recruitment firm located in Portland, and they are seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting, finance, and administrative functions. The role requires strong leadership in financial oversight, cash management, regulatory compliance, and people management within a small-company environment.
Responsibilities
Evaluate company financial performance and provide actionable insights to onsite ownership
Oversee monthly close, financial reporting, and general ledger accuracy
Coordinate tax filings and compliance with external CPA
Validate costing assumptions and support manufacturing cost analysis
Provide hands-on backup support to the Accountant as needed
Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and credit facilities
Oversee customer credit reviews, approvals, and A/R collections
Release orders based on credit status
Review and sign lien waivers and commercial invoices
Prepare and review customer agreements in coordination with ownership
Manage business licenses, corporate renewals, and regulatory reporting
File unclaimed property reports and maintain compliance documentation
Maintain intellectual property records
Oversee insurance broker relationships (commercial and employee benefits)
Maintain legal records
Manage and support accounting staff and office administration
Participate in recruiting and hiring for accounting and administrative roles
Support employee benefit design, execution, and vendor coordination
Oversee 401(k) compliance, reporting, and L&I claims
Ensure workplace compliance postings and requirements are maintained
Review vendor invoices and payment requests
Provide oversight of physical inventory processes
Collaborate with operations and production leadership on costing, inventory, and workflow improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Strong accounting and finance background; manufacturing experience strongly preferred
Experience with costing and hands-on financial operations
Prior experience leading or mentoring accounting staff
Preferred
Experience in QuickBooks or similar accounting systems preferred
Benefits
401(k)
Company
Specialized Recruiting Group - East Portland, OR
Specialized Recruiting Group takes an individualized approach to professional staffing.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase