Controller
CFS
Portland, OR
Controller – Lead Finance Operations for a Longstanding Oregon Business
Location: Portland, OR (Onsite)
Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 DOE
About the Opportunity: Controller
Our client, a well-established and respected regional distributor in the construction and home improvement industry, is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations. This hands-on leadership role will manage the company’s accounting team, drive process improvements, and support strategic decision-making for a growing organization with a proud local presence.
Key Responsibilities of the Role: Controller
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, A/R, A/P, payroll, and inventory accounting.
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
- Lead the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Manage and mentor a small accounting team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
- Coordinate annual financial reviews and maintain compliance with GAAP standards.
- Partner with ownership and leadership to analyze profitability, control costs, and support operational efficiency.
- Recommend and implement improvements to accounting systems and internal controls.
Preferred Qualifications: Controller
- Strong understanding of inventory and cost accounting in a distribution, retail, or manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with ERP and accounting systems; advanced Excel skills preferred.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
#INFEB2026
MaxSalary: USD130000
MinSalary: USD110000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.