We are looking for a Contract Controller to provide hands-on leadership for the accounting function in Gresham, Oregon. This role will focus on restoring structure to the month-end close, improving financial accuracy, and bringing greater consistency to core accounting operations. The ideal candidate will strengthen internal processes, support audit readiness, and help elevate the team’s capabilities in a complex funding and compliance environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Rebuild and formalize the month-end close process by establishing clear timelines, ownership, and accountability across the accounting team.<br>• Identify gaps in current financial procedures and implement practical improvements that increase accuracy, control, and consistency.<br>• Provide senior-level oversight of accounting operations while coaching staff and reinforcing strong day-to-day leadership practices.<br>• Optimize use of the organization’s accounting platform, including improving workflows within accounts receivable and guiding team members on more effective system usage.<br>• Review existing records and transactions to resolve issues, correct inconsistencies, and support broader cleanup efforts within the department.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors to address outstanding audit needs and improve readiness for future audit activity.<br>• Strengthen compliance practices related to grants, federal funding, and state pass-through funding requirements.<br>• Support financial operations within a community action funding environment by ensuring documentation and controls align with applicable regulations.

• Proven experience serving in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role within a complex finance environment.<br>• Strong command of month-end close management, financial controls, and process standardization.<br>• Hands-on expertise with accounting systems, including the ability to improve adoption, streamline workflows, and support staff development.<br>• Demonstrated background in audit support, account reconciliation, and remediation of accounting errors.<br>• Knowledge of grant compliance, including experience with federally funded programs and state pass-through funding.<br>• Ability to lead, mentor, and stabilize an accounting team while driving operational improvements.<br>• Experience handling document control, document compilation, and related records management activities with strong attention to detail.

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