Strategic Controller & Finance Leader

Journal Graphics, Inc.; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stability

Competitive pay

Job summary

Journal Graphics, Inc. is seeking an experienced Controller to serve as a strategic partner to the President and Board. You will oversee all financial operations, guide a small finance team, and help shape the company’s future while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, standard-setting for month-end processes, and strong collaboration with external accounting firms in a long-standing Portland business environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance.
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years as Controller or higher.
• GAAP knowledge and broad income tax knowledge.
• Experience managing financial side of a complex ERP system.
• Strong Excel and Word skills; pivot tables a plus.
• CPA preferred; manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the timely, accurate monthly close and prepare monthly financial reports for Board, senior management, and bank.
• Prepare the annual budget and quarterly forecasts for profitable planning.
• Provide profitability analyses and strategic insights to leadership and drive business reviews.
• Coordinate with outside accounting firm on annual reviews of financial statements and processes.
• Oversee tax filings (sales/use, Oregon CAT) and quarterly reporting.
• Lead AR management and cash collection through internal collaborations and customer communications.

Skills

Leads by example

Develops people

Strategic partner

Clear communicator

Team-first

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

ERP system experience

Advanced Excel

Job description

Journal Graphics, Inc. is seeking an experienced Controller to serve as a strategic partner to the President and Board. You will oversee all financial operations, guide a small finance team, and help shape the company’s future while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, standard-setting for month-end processes, and strong collaboration with external accounting firms in a long-standing Portland business environment.