Junior Controller

Mulberry Talent Partners; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (employee stock ownership)

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with employer match and Roth

Paid professional development

Generous paid time off

Family-oriented workplace culture

Job summary

Mulberry Talent Partners is partnering with a well-established, employee-owned company seeking an accounting leader to oversee operations and drive improved financial visibility. You’ll work closely with the GM and fractional CFO to strengthen processes and position the organization for the next phase of growth.

You'll have the opportunity to influence key financial decisions, advance toward a full Controller role, and contribute to modernizing accounting processes in a stable, growth-oriented

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong financial reporting and general accounting knowledge.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in construction, field services, project-based businesses, or similar industries is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, general ledger, and reconciliations.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close process.
• Prepare financial statements and management reporting.
• Monitor cash flow and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintain strong internal controls and audit-ready financial records.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial visibility.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Budgeting & forecasting

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

What you should know: Looking for an accounting leadership role where you'll have real influence, not just close the books? Mulberry is partnering with a well-established, employee-owned company with more than 40 years of success serving the Portland/Vancouver market. After achieving 16% growth over the past two years, they're investing in their people and looking for a leader to help support the next phase of growth.

This is an opportunity to join a financially stable organization where you'll work closely with the GM and fractional CFO to strengthen processes, improve financial visibility, and help inform important business decisions. You'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact while building toward a full Controller role as the organization continues to grow.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—share in the company's long-term success
• Stable, growing organization with an outstanding reputation
• Visible role with direct exposure to company leadership and defined career growth
• Supportive, collaborative culture that values work-life balance
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping modernize accounting processes

A day in the life:

You'll oversee the company's accounting operations while providing timely, accurate financial information that helps leadership make informed business decisions. Responsibilities include:

• Leading day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, general ledger, and reconciliations
• Managing the month-end and year-end close process
• Preparing financial statements and management reporting
• Monitoring cash flow and supporting budgeting and forecasting
• Maintaining strong internal controls and audit-ready financial records
• Partnering with operational leaders to improve financial visibility
• Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies

Your areas of knowledge and expertise:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong financial reporting and general accounting knowledge
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience in construction, field services, project-based businesses, or similar industries is highly preferred

The Ideal Candidate

You're someone who enjoys building structure, improving processes, and taking ownership of your work. You communicate well with both finance and non-finance colleagues and enjoy partnering with leadership to solve business challenges.

Compensation and Benefits:

Base Salary: Salary DOE with a structured progression plan designed to reward performance with substantial salary growth in a two-year span.

Benefits include:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer match and Roth option
• Paid professional development and continuing education
• Generous paid time off
• Family-oriented workplace culture