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Job Description
Take the lead on financial strategy, costing, and growth for a respected Portland-area manufacturer.
SALARY: $105k+/yr. DOE
LOCATION: Tigard, OR
SCHEDULE: Full-time; Monday-Friday | 8:00am-5:00pm
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE
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Direct Access to Leadership: Work closely with the Company President and senior leaders, turning financial data into decisions that shape the company’s future.
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Real Impact on Profitability: Own costing, pricing, and margin analysis that directly influence operations, efficiency, and growth.
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Hands-On Leadership: Lead the accounting function today while building the processes and team needed for tomorrow.
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Manufacturing-Focused Work: Partner with production, operations, and sales leaders in a role that goes far beyond month-end close.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
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Lead accounting operations and financial reporting, including monthly close, reconciliations, cash flow management, general ledger accuracy, and financial controls.
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Develop and optimize costing and pricing models using material, labor, overhead, inventory, and production data to improve margin visibility and pricing decisions.
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Analyze financial and operational performance to identify profitability drivers, margin erosion, cost-saving opportunities, and process improvements.
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Drive financial planning and systems improvement, including forecasting, financial modeling, scenario planning, reporting automation, and optimization of QuickBooks and ERP/MRP systems.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
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7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or MBA is a plus.
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Strong manufacturing accounting expertise, including inventory, WIP, job costing, standard costing, financial reporting, and operational cost analysis.
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Advanced systems and financial management skills, including QuickBooks, ERP/MRP systems, month-end close, general ledger accounting, cash-flow forecasting, and financial reporting.
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Proven leadership and analytical capabilities, with experience developing accounting/finance teams, improving processes and reporting, and partnering with outside CPAs, auditors, and business leaders.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Office-based position requiring regular computer, financial-system, and reporting work. Must be able to communicate and collaborate with office, operations, and production teams.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
This position is offered through NW Staffing Resources. Simply select ‘Apply Online’ at the top of the post to submit your application. If you'd like more information about this role or others within the industries we serve, we’d love to connect. Partner with a recruiter who will advocate for your goals, provide insight into the local market, and help you find the right fit. Call or text us directly for confidential consideration at: 503-643-7574
Meet Your Recruiter
Senior Recruiter
Maricela Avelar is a Senior Recruiter with NW Staffing Resources based in the Portland office. She specializes in matching talented candidates with employers across industries including Administrative, Light Industrial, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Accounting, Human Resources, and Legal support.
Her recruiting approach focuses on communication, responsiveness, and consistency. By taking time to understand both employer needs and candidate goals, he/she helps create long-term successful matches rather than simply filling positions.
As part of NW Staffing Resources, founded in Portland in 1985, she/he supports temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire placements throughout the Pacific Northwest. NW Staffing has earned ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards annually since 2017 and has been recognized as one of Oregon's Top 100 Companies to Work For.
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