Controller

Jennie Joiner with Forum Group PNW is partnering with a well-established, mission-driven Eugene organization to find an experienced Controller to lead its accounting function and finance team. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys remaining close to the day-to-day accounting while also developing people, improving processes, strengthening financial controls, and partnering with leadership. It could also be an excellent next step for a strong Senior Accountant who has built a solid foundation in financial reporting, close, audit, and general accounting and is ready to take the next step into a Controller-level role. Prior Controller experience is not necessarily required for someone who has the right depth of accounting experience, leadership ability, and desire to grow. The Controller will oversee the full accounting cycle, financial reporting, month- and year-end close, audit and regulatory compliance, grants and agreements accounting, budgeting support, cash management, and internal controls. The position leads an established team of five and reports to a supportive VP of Administration who provides autonomy rather than micromanaging. This is also an opportunity to make the role your own, evaluate existing processes and workflows, and continue strengthening an accounting operation within a complex and interesting organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, journal entries, account reconciliations, AP, AR, payroll accounting, cash management, and transaction processing
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close and ensure timely and accurate financial statements and supporting schedules
• Review and reconcile grants, contracts, projects, cost centers, and restricted and unrestricted funds
• Ensure expenses are accurately coded and allocated across programs, departments, grants, and funding sources
• Prepare and analyze budget-to-actual reporting, cash flow information, financial forecasts, and other financial reports for leadership
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and capital project accounting
• Serve as the primary Finance liaison for the annual financial statement audit and Single Audit, when applicable
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, documentation, and other information requested by external auditors
• Support Form 990, Oregon CT-12, payroll tax filings, and other federal, state, and local regulatory reporting
• Monitor financial compliance associated with grants, contracts, assistance agreements, and federal awards
• Establish, maintain, and evaluate internal controls and accounting policies and procedures
• Monitor cash flow, reserves, banking activity, reconciliations, and disbursement controls
• Partner with leadership and department managers on annual budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cost allocations, and financial decision-making
• Identify and implement accounting process, reporting, and system improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, transparency, and control
• Lead, mentor, train, and develop a team of five accounting professionals
• Establish clear workflows, deadlines, documentation standards, and cross-training throughout the accounting team

What We're Looking For

• Approximately 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong experience with financial reporting and month-end/year-end close
• Demonstrated experience with annual audits and regulatory compliance
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or reviewing the work of accounting staff
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, account reconciliations, cash management, financial analysis, and internal controls
• Experience establishing or improving accounting policies, procedures, and workflows
• Nonprofit accounting experience is highly desirable but not required
• Experience with grants, contracts, restricted funds, federal awards, and/or other complex funding environments is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and progressively responsible accounting experience
• CPA or CMA preferred but not required
• Advanced QuickBooks Online experience
• Experience with Salesforce and Paylocity is helpful
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft 365 skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines

This is a hybrid remote position based in Eugene, Oregon, working Monday through Friday with flexibility around the traditional 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule and the opportunity to work remotely one day per week. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, disability and life insurance, paid leave and holidays, wellness benefits, professional development, and additional employee perks. This is not a traditional corporate accounting environment, and that's part of what makes the opportunity interesting. The organization supports multiple programs, grants and agreements, along with a unique workforce structure that can create additional complexity within payroll and accounting. The right person will enjoy digging into the details, solving problems, and creating structure rather than expecting every process to already be perfectly defined. The culture is positive, relaxed, creative, collaborative, and mission-driven. Leadership gives people room to do their jobs, so this position is best suited for someone who enjoys autonomy and doesn't need a lot of day-to-day direction. You'll have the opportunity to lead an established team, strengthen processes and controls, bring new ideas to the accounting function, and put your own stamp on the Controller role while working alongside people who genuinely care about the organization's mission and the work they do. If you're looking for a Controller opportunity where you can lead a team, stay connected to the accounting, improve processes, and have the autonomy to make an impact, reach out to Jennie Joiner directly to find out more or apply online today!