Operations Controller

Enerpac Tool Group (NYSE: EPAC) is a global provider of high-pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products, and precision positioning solutions used in some of the world's most demanding industrial applications. With the recent acquisition of SFE Group: SFEG Brand Website Enerpac has further expanded its portfolio of premium brands, global reach, and technical capabilities, creating an even stronger platform for growth.  This is an exciting time to join the organization. As we integrate businesses, modernize systems, and continue to evolve our global finance operations, we are seeking talented professionals who want to play a key role in shaping the future of the company. At Enerpac, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact initiatives, collaborate with teams around the world, and help drive strategic growth across a dynamic global business. Enerpac was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Enerpac Tool Group common stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol EPAC. For further information on Enerpac Tool Group and its businesses, visit the Company's website at Enerpac Tool Group Website

Climax Brand Website

Headquartered in Newberg, Oregon, and is an industry-leading manufacturer of precision portable machining, welding, and valve-testing equipment, serving industries such as oil and gas, power generation, aerospace, and heavy manufacturing.

Job Summary:

The Controller serves as a key member of the Finance & Accounting leadership team supporting the Climax Brand. This role provides financial oversight and leadership across core accounting functions, with a primary focus on financial reporting, month-end and year-end close processes, consolidation, audit readiness, and compliance. The Controller plays a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, strengthening internal controls, driving process improvements, and supporting the overall financial performance and strategic objectives of the business.

Location: Newberg, OR

Schedule: Flexible hybrid schedule, with the expectation of being onsite approximately 3–4 days per week to support business needs and collaborate with the team.

Essential Functions:

• Manage accounting operations for Newberg plant.
• Assist with global consolidations.
• Support audits.
• Manage month-end closing and prepare monthly financial statements and other operational reports for site(s).
• Analyze variances and communicate explanations to management with recommended actions.
• Provide proactive / unsolicited consultation, interpretation and education of complex financial and operational matters to various departmental leaders used to drive business decisions.
• Ensure proper accounting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as well as local statutory requirements.

Qualifications / Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CPA) is a plus.
• At least 10 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques as well as proficiency with financial statement analysis and projection.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP. Solid understanding of IFRS accounting principles.
• Cost accounting experience
• Experience supporting plant manufacturing operations in a global environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in MS Office and SAP and/or Syteline financial software.
• Experience in handling multiple concurrent tasks and meeting strict deadlines.
• May be asked to travel domestically to site-specific events.
• Excellent communication skills, internally and with clients.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is also regularly required to stand, walk, crouch, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. Office and travel have moderate noise levels. Machine/Product demonstrations and customer visits can have loud noise levels.

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, a drug-free workplace, and require proof of legal authorization to work in the United States.