Supervising Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager

Rootbound Partners; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Rootbound Partners is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join a PE-backed client in the Portland area. You will own the monthly close for multiple entities and tackle complex technical accounting such as leases and revenue recognition.

The role offers exposure to senior leadership, opportunities to streamline processes, and involvement in ERP upgrades, audits, and scalable accounting practices.

Qualifications

• 4–8+ years of accounting with a strong technical accounting foundation.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Excel-heavy environments and manual processes.
• Ability to operate in a growing, evolving environment.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred, but not required.
• Background in manufacturing or distribution is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and support the month-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Manage accounting across multiple entities with varying complexity.
• Handle technical accounting areas, including lease accounting and revenue recognition.
• Identify misclassifications and inconsistencies in financial data.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations and leadership for accuracy.
• Operate in an Excel-heavy environment and help improve processes.
• Support ERP implementation and system improvements.
• Assist in building and formalizing accounting processes as the company scales.
• Contribute to audit preparation, financial reporting, and infrastructure development.

Skills

Month-end close

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Cross-functional partnering

Technical accounting

Education

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

At Rootbound Partners, we put people at the center. We help leaders look beyond resumes to hire for proven skills and trajectory, not just pedigree. Our process uncovers true alignment, so companies make the right hire the first time and professionals thrive in roles that reignite their spark.We specialize in Accounting & Finance, HR, and Business Enablement & Executive Support placements across all industries.

About Our Client

We’re partnering with a PE-backed organization in the equipment and infrastructure services space with a growing presence in the Greater Portland area. The company operates across multiple entities and continues to expand through both organic growth and acquisitions.Over the past year, leadership has made significant investments to build out infrastructure and strengthen the accounting and finance function. This is a high-visibility opportunity to join a collaborative team and play a key role in supporting technical accounting and process improvement initiatives across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Own and support the month-end close process, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage accounting across multiple entities with varying levels of complexity
• Handle technical accounting areas, including lease accounting and revenue recognition
• Identify and resolve misclassifications and inconsistencies in financial data
• Partner cross-functionally with operations and leadership to ensure financial accuracy and alignment
• Operate in an Excel-heavy environment while helping improve processes and efficiency
• Support an upcoming ERP implementation and system improvements
• Assist in building and formalizing accounting processes as the company continues to scale
• Contribute to audit preparation, financial reporting, and ongoing infrastructure development

Why You’ll Love It

• Flexible title based on experience with a clear path toward Assistant Controller or Controller
• High visibility with leadership, including direct exposure to the Controller and CFO
• Opportunity to help build and improve accounting processes in a growing organization
• Involvement in ERP implementation and system transformation
• Collaborative, low-ego team focused on working smart rather than long hours
• Stable, growth-oriented environment backed by a supportive private equity partner
• Exposure to multiple business units and operational leadership
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, including
• Employer contributions to HSA
• 401(k) with company match

What You Bring

• 4–8+ years of accounting experience with a strong technical accounting foundation
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Comfort working in Excel-heavy, manual environments
• Ability to operate in a growing, evolving, and sometimes ambiguous environment
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to self-review work
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with operations or business leaders
• Exposure to audit support and financial reporting processes
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred, but not required
• Background in public accounting or operational industries such as manufacturing, or distribution is a plus
• Curious, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to identify and improve processes

Rootbound Partners is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This opening is managed by Rootbound Partners on behalf of our client; client details will be shared with qualified candidates later in the process. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.