Controller [HT-1005893]

VisionSpark • Portland, OR

10d • $120,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you the kind of financial leader who loves turning data into clarity and direction? Do you take pride in building accounting systems that leaders can truly trust? Are you energized by understanding how a business actually operates and using that knowledge to drive smarter decisions? If you are a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys digging into the details while helping leadership make strategic decisions, we want to talk to you.
Our ideal Controller is:
Technically Excellent: You know accounting inside and out. GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, and month-end close are second nature to you. Accuracy matters because reliable financial data drives better decisions.
Operationally Curious: You do not just stay behind a desk. You want to understand how the business actually works, whether that means walking the yard, talking with operators, or learning how materials move through the process. You ask questions and connect financial data to real operations.
Highly Accountable: When something is yours, it gets done completely and correctly. You take ownership of the details and ensure processes are executed with discipline and consistency. Leaders trust your work because it is accurate, complete, and dependable.
Analytical & Insight Driven: You look beyond the numbers to uncover meaning. You translate financial data into insights that help managers understand margins, cost drivers, and performance.
Confident & Collaborative: You are comfortable speaking up, asking questions, and challenging assumptions when necessary. You can navigate healthy conflict and communicate clearly with both executives and frontline team members.
Growth-Oriented: You are ambitious and want to have a larger impact on the organization. While you master the controller role, you are also excited about contributing to strategy and helping the business grow.
Our ideal Controller will become a trusted financial partner to the CEO and leadership team at Bob’s Metals. By ensuring the accounting function runs with accuracy, discipline, and clarity, you will free leadership to focus on growth and operations. Your insights will help guide smarter decisions across the business. This role offers the opportunity to shape the financial foundation of an expanding company and play a meaningful part in its future.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential
• 3+ years of experience in a Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar senior accounting role in a manufacturing, industrial, recycling, or similar operational environment
• Strong technical aptitude and knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience managing month-end close, financial statements, and budgeting processes
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or financial software (QuickBooks or similar ERP platforms)

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing operational financial metrics, cost analysis models, and management reporting tools
• Ability to translate financial data into operational insights for leadership and frontline workers.
• Experience working with third party advisors including external accountants, tax advisors, consultants and lenders
• Experience leading or mentoring accounting staff
• Experience working in a privately owned or family-owned business
• Familiarity with ERP, POS, or recycling management systems
• Experience supporting executive leadership with financial planning and strategic decision-making
• Exposure to compliance areas such as insurance, benefits administration, or regulatory reporting
• Strong communication skills working with non-financial leaders

Responsibilities

• Own the integrity of the company’s financial and tax records, accounting systems, and reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes while maintaining strong internal controls and GAAP-aligned accounting procedures.
• Oversee and directly contribute to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activity, ensuring transactions are properly recorded and reconciled.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis tools that support planning, cash management, and strategic decision-making.
• Partner with operational leaders to understand cost drivers and develop departmental metrics such as cost per ton, margins, equipment performance, and production efficiency.
• Develop a strong understanding of recycling operations to connect financial insights with real-world performance.
• Oversee administrative functions related to finance and human resources, including insurance, benefits administration, and financial documentation.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and reporting requirements and contractual obligations including finance, legal, and environmental health and safety.
• Maintain and improve financial systems and tools including QuickBooks and other operational software platforms.
• Collaborate with external partners including auditors, insurance providers, and financial institutions.
• Lead and mentor accounting and administrative team members while improving departmental processes and documentation.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employer-paid employee-only coverage)
• 401(k) with a 3% safe harbor contribution
• 40 hours of sick time, 80 hours of vacation time, and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level