VP, Corporate Controller

 Work Location: Portland, OR  

Your Career. Your Impact. Our Future.

At Oregon Tool, Inc., every Team Member drives our success. Your growth fuels our progress, empowering you to take initiative, share your ideas, and help shape what’s next. With a long history of innovation and a pioneering spirit, we’re a global team built on humility, grit, and collaboration – where every voice is valued and every contribution matters. If you’re ready to bring your perspective and thrive in a people-first culture, join us and make an impact.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT:

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Corporate Controller provides global leadership of the Company’s accounting functions. The Corporate Controller is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting operations of the organization including financial reporting, financial close, financial consolidation and reporting processes, internal controls, and global accounting policy and procedures. This role will work closely with senior leadership to enhance the company’s financial performance and support its global growth initiatives.

THE DETAILS:

Financial Reporting

• Oversee the preparation and accuracy of consolidated financial statements  in compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and other relevant international  accounting standards
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders
• Manage the preparation and production of consolidated financial reports adhering to internal reporting deadlines
• Interface with external auditors on the timing and coordination of the year[1]end audit and work closely with them throughout their audit cycle
• Develop and communicate the reporting schedule internally to Oregon Tool locations and facilitate compliance with reporting deadlines
• Streamline and provide continual improvements to the master closing package template utilized by all reporting units
• Lead and manage the external reporting cycles in an accurate and timely manner to achieve compliance with debt covenants and reporting deadlines including preparation of financial statements and footnotes
• Ensure that the reporting system is able to produce financial information in the format and configuration required by senior management

Accounting Operations

• Lead the North America accounting team and global controllers, ensuring accurate and efficient day-to-day accounting operations
• Oversee the monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring timely reconciliations, accurate journal entries, and adherence to closing schedules
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets
• Maintain and monitor an effective system of internal accounting and financial reporting controls
• Interpret and analyze and report on periodic results
• Maintain an internal performance management reporting system
• Provide accounting direction and support to company-wide reporting units
• Manage the collection and consolidation of data from company-wide reporting units
• Supervise the general ledger for various accounts and legal entities, ensuring the accounting records are accurate and well documented
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to improve processes and shorten reporting cycle times
• Maintain, update and improve policies, processes, and systems including automation of key activities
• Team Leadership and Development - Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, promoting efficiency, accuracy, and best practices. Manage performance, establish clear development goals, and provide ongoing coaching for team members
• Lead documentation and continual improvement of departmental work processes

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) designation required 
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible public and corporate accounting experience
• Experience in a national or regional public accounting firm is preferred
• International experience is preferred
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible management and leadership experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and guide cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley regulations, international accounting, SEC and tax issues
• Excellent presentation skills
• Collaborative and effective team player
• Able to lead teams that are globally dispersed
• Initiative, demonstrated track record of achieving results
• Proficiency with ERP systems, SAP preferred, and Microsoft Office suite
• (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

At Oregon Tool, we provide a reasonable, good-faith estimate of the compensation range for this role of $225,000 to $250,000. Final offers are based on various factors such as experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity. This range may vary based on geographic location where the position is filled, and most new hires are not typically hired at the top of the range.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period) 
• 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
• Paid holidays and earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service 
• One paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year 
• Global company with small company feel 
• Casual work attire 
• Complimentary snack and coffee/tea to keep you fueled
• Onsite cafeteria offering a variety of convenient options 
• Onsite Physical Therapist
• Onsite Fitness center
• Public Transit access

WHO WE ARE: 

Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting tool platform. At Oregon Tool, it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive people-first culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our Team Members, customers, and communities. We welcome applications from all skilled individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #SharperTogether.

To learn more about our company and history visit us at: https://www.oregontool.com.

Oregon Tool, Inc. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is contingent on a background investigation and drug screen. Oregon Tool, Inc. does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under law. 

During the application process we will not ask for or collect any confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g., date of birth; driver’s license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information). If you submit such information, you do so at your own risk, and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of your submission. This notice should not be construed as an offer of employment or creating any terms of employment.