Interim Controller

Tatum by Randstad; Oregon (WI); Hybrid; USD 113,652 - 161,868; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401K plan

Short-term disability

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking an experienced Interim Controller for a 5-6 month hybrid engagement in Oregon. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in accounting, particularly in a manufacturing context, and will lead efforts to modernize financial processes and enhance audit-ready financials. This role offers a lucrative compensation of $100/hour, plus a benefits package including medical and 401K. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years in a Controller/Asst. Controller role within manufacturing.
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and inventory valuation.
• Experience operating within a Private Equity-backed portfolio company is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul the month-end close process to reduce cycle time.
• Direct all cost accounting and inventory activities.
• Act as the primary liaison for external auditors.
• Leverage Infor M3 ERP and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Change Management

Team Leadership

Advanced Cost Accounting

Systems Optimization

Tools

Infor M3 ERP

Redzone

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Interim Controller for a 5-6 month hybrid engagement in Linn County, Oregon. The ideal candidate will be local, with manufacturing experience, and available to start immediately. As a key partner to Private Equity ownership, this role is responsible for modernizing the finance function, driving audit-ready financials, and providing the margin transparency needed to support rapid strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Modernizing the Close: Overhaul the current 15–18 day month-end close process. Implement efficiencies to significantly reduce cycle time and ensure a seamless hand-off to the Finance/FP&A group.
• Advanced Cost Accounting: Direct all cost accounting and inventory activities across a multi-site network. Partner with external consultants to refine project pricing, overhead measurement, and allocation.
• Audit & Controls: Act as the primary liaison for external auditors. While the most recent audit was clean, the Controller will continue to strengthen GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Systems Optimization: Leverage the newly implemented Infor M3 ERP (launched Sept) and Redzone shop-floor systems. Ensure data integrity across global regions (US, China, Germany) to facilitate consolidation.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead a team of 5–10 professionals. Move away from the legacy hub and spoke management style to a model that empowers staff and fosters accountability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting experience; 3+ years in a Controller/Asst. Controller role within manufacturing.
• Technical Mastery: Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, inventory valuation (WIP/Finished Goods), and variance analysis (PPV, labor, overhead).
• PE Background: Experience operating within a Private Equity-backed portfolio company is highly desirable.
• Change Management: Proven track record of breaking down departmental silos and leading teams through ERP implementations or significant organizational shifts.

Cultural & Operational Context

• The Challenge: The incoming Controller must be a Change Agent who can engage a team that has historically been resistant to new processes.
• The Goal: Shift the department to be more customer-focused (internally and externally) and collaborative.
• The Team Structure: Direct reports include the Manager of Accounting (overseeing AR/AP, Staff, and Coordinator), a Cost Accountant, and a Payroll lead (managing an outsourced provider).

This opportunity pays $100/hour (+50% more for OT) on a W-2 basis. Tatum offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D and life insurance offerings, short-term disability and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).