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Assistant Controller
<p><strong>Sue Sumrell is recruiting for an Assistant Controller | Public Accounting Background Required |</strong></p><p>This is a <strong>high-impact Assistant Controller role</strong> with a fast-growing, multi-entity organization—ideal for someone coming out of a <strong>large public accounting firm</strong> who wants broader ownership, visibility, and influence.</p><p>You’ll play a key role in <strong>financial reporting, close leadership, technical accounting, and team oversight</strong>, partnering closely with senior leadership in a business that’s scaling.</p><p>&#128293; <strong>Why this role:</strong></p><ul><li>Own and improve <strong>month-end close and financial reporting</strong> across multiple entities</li><li>Apply strong <strong>technical accounting judgment</strong> and strengthen controls</li><li>Review and approve journal entries; oversee balance sheet integrity</li><li>Lead and develop an accounting team in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Support <strong>ERP/system initiatives</strong>, audits, and year-end close</li><li>Partner with FP&amp;A on <strong>corporate budgeting and analysis</strong></li></ul><p>&#128640; <strong>Career-defining step</strong> from public accounting into operational leadership</p><p>If you’re ready to move from client service to business ownership, let’s connect. Please email your resume directly to [email protected]</p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>7–10 years of progressive accounting experience</li><li><strong>Required:</strong> Experience from a <strong>large public accounting firm (Big 4 or national firm)</strong></li><li>Strong background in <strong>GL, close, financial statements, and audit support</strong></li><li>ERP experience required (Great Plains a plus)</li><li>CPA required</li><li>Experience auditing corporations over $500 million in revenue</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • Portland, OR
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 135000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Sue Sumrell is recruiting for an Assistant Controller | Public Accounting Background Required |</strong></p><p>This is a <strong>high-impact Assistant Controller role</strong> with a fast-growing, multi-entity organization—ideal for someone coming out of a <strong>large public accounting firm</strong> who wants broader ownership, visibility, and influence.</p><p>You’ll play a key role in <strong>financial reporting, close leadership, technical accounting, and team oversight</strong>, partnering closely with senior leadership in a business that’s scaling.</p><p>&#128293; <strong>Why this role:</strong></p><ul><li>Own and improve <strong>month-end close and financial reporting</strong> across multiple entities</li><li>Apply strong <strong>technical accounting judgment</strong> and strengthen controls</li><li>Review and approve journal entries; oversee balance sheet integrity</li><li>Lead and develop an accounting team in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Support <strong>ERP/system initiatives</strong>, audits, and year-end close</li><li>Partner with FP&amp;A on <strong>corporate budgeting and analysis</strong></li></ul><p>&#128640; <strong>Career-defining step</strong> from public accounting into operational leadership</p><p>If you’re ready to move from client service to business ownership, let’s connect. Please email your resume directly to [email protected]</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-17T00:00:00Z

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