Lead Sr Accountant

William Henry; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

William Henry in Wilsonville, OR is seeking a Lead Senior Accountant to anchor financial operations across two entities, combining production, inventory, and distribution in a luxury consumer brand.

Reporting to the CEO, you will drive monthly closes, budgeting, internal controls, and strategic financial analysis to support executive decisions.

This on-site role demands leadership, CPA credentials, and deep manufacturing accounting experience, including intercompany transactions and audits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager role within an environment audited by external CPAs.
• Experience in manufacturing consumer products—purchasing, inventory control, cost accounting, and supply chain logistics.
• Advanced MS Office skills; familiarity with mid-tier ERP systems (MS Dynamics GP preferred) and ERP transitions.

Responsibilities

• Record, classify, and summarize transactions per GAAP with timely tax reporting.
• Establish and monitor internal controls to protect assets.
• Oversee cash flow, bank activity, intercompany transfers and reconciliations.
• Coordinate annual budgets and quarterly forecasts with the CEO.
• Close monthly books within 15 days of month-end; manage AP/AR and GL.
• Lead audit schedules and oversee inventory and cost controls.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Manufacturing experience

Financial storytelling

Education

BS in Accounting

BA in Business Administration (Accounting)

Tools

MS Dynamics GP

ERP transitions

MS Office Suite

Job description

Who We Are: Crafting Art, Building Legacies

We don't just make products; we sculpt legacies. We are an elevated, American luxury brand dedicated to crafting functional works of art from hand-forged Damascus steel pocketknives and kitchen cutlery to high-end men's jewelry, watches, and lifestyle accessories. Alongside our heritage consumer brand, we design and distribute premium goods built to endure for generations.

Behind our extraordinary materials, rare gemstones, and legendary craftsmanship lies a highly disciplined, multi-entity business operation. We are seeking a proactive, self-directed Lead Senior Accountant to serve as a vital financial anchor, strategic partner, and steady guide to our executive leadership team.

The Opportunity: Where Financial Precision Meets Creative Craft

As our Lead Senior Accountant, you won't just crunch numbers—you will play a vital role in fueling our organizational stability, protecting our financial assets, and driving high-performance growth. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will bridge high-level financial strategy with precise daily execution. This multi-entity role spans the financial operations of two entities, demanding a leader who thrives in consumer product distribution, complex inventory, and production landscapes.

Your Mission: Tactics & Tasks 1. Protect Our Financial Assets & Ensure Compliance

• GAAP & Tax Rigor: Record, classify, and summarize financial transactions in strict accordance with GAAP, maintaining sharp attention to timing and cutoffs. Oversee accurate, timely tax filing and reporting.
• Maintain Robust Internal Controls: Protect company assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing necessary financial policies, procedures, and segregation of duties.
• Financial Infrastructure & Cash Flow: Oversee and reconcile daily cash and credit card receipts, monitor Line of Credit activity, and manage intercompany transfers and sweeps. Drive overall accuracy by identifying and implementing appropriate financial technology.
• Model & Analyze: Partner with the CEO to coordinate annual corporate budget models (P&L, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows) and deliver quarterly forecasts. Run regular variance and margin analyses by product line and sales channel to guide executive decisions.

2. Drive Day-to-Day Transactional & Team Excellence

• Publish Flawless Financials: Work closely with the team to complete accurate monthly close cycles within 15 days of month-end for owners, banks, and our executive team.
• Supervise Operations & Direct Reports: Supervise and work closely with direct reports, managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable/collections, and overall general ledger operations.
• Audit & Inventory Leadership: Prepare annual audit schedules for external CPAs, lead interim/year-end physical inventory processing, compile CAPEX estimates, and oversee cost accounting, purchasing, shipping, and warehousing controls.

What You Bring: Qualifications & Background

• Education: BS in Accounting or BA in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting.
• Proven Experience: 6+ years of experience in a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager role within an environment audited by external CPAs.
• Industry Mastery: Extensive experience in manufacturing consumer products—including purchasing, inventory control, cost accounting, and supply chain logistics.
• Tech & ERP Proficiency: Advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). Direct experience with mid-tier ERP systems (MS Dynamics GP preferred), ERP transitions, and digital file management.
• Leadership & Credentials: Direct experience managing staff. A CPA license is strongly preferred.
• Communication & Collaboration: Clear, articulate communicator across all operational levels with a proven ability to translate complex financial data into compelling narratives.
• Professional Demeanor: Approachable, self-directed, detail-oriented self-starter who stays calm under pressure.
• Physical & On-Site Requirements: Position is based on-site in Wilsonville, OR with no out-of-area travel required. Ability to stand/walk throughout the facility, type, reach, occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, and work in moderate to loud environments.

Why Join Us?

We offer a respectful, collaborative culture where professionals are comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. You'll play a primary role in a dynamic, highly respected business environment where your insights directly influence executive decisions and the future of our brands.