Controller

Timberlab•Portland, OR

33d

About The Position

The Controller is responsible for leading all accounting and financial operations for Timberlab’s multi-site manufacturing business. This position oversees financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory accounting, budgeting, internal controls, and month-end close activities while partnering closely with operations leadership to drive profitability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings significant manufacturing accounting experience, deep expertise in cost accounting, standard costing, Bills of Material (BOMs), inventory management, and ERP systems. This role will serve as a key business partner to Operations and Executive Leadership, helping build scalable financial processes that support Timberlab's continued growth. SAP S/4HANA experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
Minimum 5 years of manufacturing accounting and cost accounting experience
Demonstrated experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations
Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, including: Standard costing, Inventory accounting, Product costing, Manufacturing variance analysis, Overhead allocation methodologies
Extensive experience working with Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, work centers, and manufacturing master data
Experience utilizing ERP systems in a manufacturing environment
Strong financial analysis, problem-solving, and business partnering skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Demonstrated leadership experience managing accounting teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting critical deadlines
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, proactive, and accountable

Nice To Haves

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation strongly preferred
SAP S/4HANA experience strongly preferred
Experience in manufacturing, industrial products, engineered wood products, building materials, or related industries
Experience with standard costing systems, manufacturing reporting, inventory management, and production accounting in a multi-site environment
Experience supporting ERP implementations, system optimization initiatives, or finance transformation projects
Experience working in high-growth manufacturing organizations with multiple operating locations

Responsibilities

Lead all accounting and financial reporting activities for Timberlab Laminators' manufacturing operations across multiple locations
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Prepare and review financial statements and supporting analyses in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Lead all manufacturing cost accounting activities, including standard costing, inventory valuation, overhead absorption, and variance analysis
Develop, maintain, and improve product costing methodologies and cost accounting controls
Analyze material, labor, overhead, scrap, production, and yield variances and communicate results to operational leadership
Maintain a strong understanding of Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, production processes, and manufacturing master data
Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure BOM accuracy, inventory integrity, and product cost accuracy
Oversee inventory accounting, cycle count programs, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliations
Prepare monthly management reporting packages and key performance indicator dashboards
Establish and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and audit-ready processes
Lead annual audits and serve as the primary accounting contact for external auditors
Partner with plant leadership to identify operational improvement opportunities and support performance management initiatives
Drive process improvement initiatives within SAP S/4HANA and other financial systems
Develop and implement accounting procedures that promote consistency across all Timberlab manufacturing locations
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence