Controller

Shields Manufacturing; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Shields Manufacturing in the United States is seeking a seasoned Controller to own financial statement integrity, forecasting, and internal controls across multiple locations. You will partner with operational leaders to drive performance, implement automation, and support strategic initiatives.

The role requires CPA and 6+ years in accounting/finance with FP&A experience; leadership of teams across sites is essential. Expect collaboration with the CFO and a focus on scalable finance processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
• 6+ years in accounting/finance with controllership or senior accounting management.
• 3+ years FP&A/finance business partnering with forecasting and budgeting.
• Advanced financial modeling and data analysis in Excel.
• Experience with inventory accounting in manufacturing.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge.
• Leadership of accounting/finance teams.
• ERP proficiency (NetSuite, SAP, MS Dynamics).

Responsibilities

• Own month-, quarter-, and year-end close across locations.
• Prepare consolidated US GAAP financial statements.
• Manage intercompany eliminations and multi-entity consolidation.
• Coordinate external audits and lead annual audit.
• Maintain accounting documentation and implement new standards.
• Deliver FP&A insights and forecast trends to support decisions.
• Develop advanced financial models for scenario planning.
• Present executive-level KPI reporting on risks and opportunities.
• Drive cross-functional forecasting improvements and transparency.
• Support budgeting and cost management.
• Oversee GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, and payroll accounting.
• Manage inventory accounting including standard costing.
• Maintain internal controls across sites.
• Lead balance sheet reconciliations and resolve aged items.
• Partner with Operations on BOM accuracy and cost variance.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Performance management

Financial modeling

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the CFO, this role owns financial statement integrity, working capital management, FP&A, and internal controls at the business unit level - serving as the primary accounting and finance partner to operational leaders. The role combines rigorous controllership with active business partnering: owning forecasting, analyzing performance drivers, and influencing investment decisions - while also contributing to broader corporate initiatives focused on improving effectiveness, automation, and scalability of finance processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Close

• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process across all locations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Manage intercompany eliminations and multi-entity consolidation
• Coordinate with external auditors and own the annual audit process end-to-end
• Maintain technical accounting documentation and lead implementation of new accounting standards

FP&A & Business Partnering

• Coordinate the consolidation and reporting of business unit financial performance. Review consolidated financial information for accuracy; identify and analyze significant variances to budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Deliver actionable financial insights by analyzing forecast trends, budget variances, and business performance to support executive decision-making
• Develop and maintain advanced financial models to enable scenario planning, evaluate strategic initiatives, and support long-term business planning
• Prepare and present executive-level reporting that clearly communicates key financial and operational KPIs, risks, and opportunities
• Drive cross-functional alignment by collaborating with business partners to enhance forecasting inputs, improve reporting tools, and increase financial transparency
• Support annual budgeting and ongoing cost management, including building cost models and identifying opportunities for efficiency and margin improvement

Accounting Operations

• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and payroll accounting
• Manage inventory accounting including standard costing, valuation, and physical count reconciliation
• Maintain and enforce internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures across all sites
• Lead balance sheet account reconciliation processes and drive resolution of aged items
• Partner with Operations on bill of materials accuracy, overhead absorption, and cost variance analysis

Working Capital & Cash Management

• Oversee accounts receivable collections, DSO performance, and credit risk management
• Drive inventory turns and manage obsolescence reserves in collaboration with Operations and Supply Chain

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of accounting and finance professionals across multiple U.S. locations
• Foster a high-performance culture with clear accountability, career development, and cross-site collaboration
• Partner with HR and Finance leadership on headcount planning and org design within the accounting function

Strategic & Cross-Functional Support

• Serve as the primary finance partner to Business Unit and Operations leadership, translating financial data into operational decisions
• Drive ERP optimization, system integration, and process automation efforts across locations
• Support M&A due diligence, integration accounting, and technical accounting research as needed
• Support CFO on enterprise reporting, financial strategy, and organizational growth - building the skills and visibility for a future Corporate Controller role

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required
• 6+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 2+ years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior Accounting Manager role
• 3+ years of progressive FP&A or finance business partnering experience, with a demonstrated track record in forecasting, budgeting, and performance management
• Advanced financial modeling expertise, including scenario analysis, driver-based planning, and complex data analysis in Excel
• Hands-on experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing or industrial operations
• Strong U.S. GAAP technical accounting knowledge
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing accounting or finance teams
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent)

Preferred

• Public accounting background (Big 4 or regional firm) strongly preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing, precision machining, or industrial services company of similar scale ($150M-$300M revenue)
• Previous exposure to international finance operations, including foreign currency translation, intercompany eliminations, and FX impact reporting.
• Exposure to treasury functions: credit facility management, covenant reporting, banking RFPs, or cash investment policy
• Experience leveraging AI tools and process automation to improve financial workflows, reporting efficiency, and insight generation
• Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence and partner with stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable business insights
• Demonstrated experience managing cash flow forecasting and working capital metrics
• Track record of process improvement and ERP-driven automation in a multi-site environment
• MBA or advanced degree a plus

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus tied to company and individual performance
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with all federal and state regulations. Precinmac provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.