Corporate Controller

Position: Corporate Controller
Location: Portland, OR (Remote-Forward with Hybrid Flexibility)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

About the Role

G&A is seeking a seasoned Corporate Controller with a blend of technical financial acumen and strategic vision. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role involves overseeing financial operations, guiding a small finance team, and shaping the company's financial strategy. We're looking for resilient problem-solvers with experience in agile, fast-paced environments.

This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced finance leader to shape the financial future of a growing company.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Planning: Lead long-term financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Maintain accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
• ERP/GL Systems Implementation: Drive ERP or general ledger system implementations; experience with Sage Intacct is highly desirable.
• Team Management: Mentor and develop a collaborative, high-performance finance team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with executive leadership and external partners to support financial initiatives and business objectives.
• Financial Systems Optimization: Leverage modern financial tools, including AI-driven solutions, to improve processes and reporting efficiency.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

• GAAP Expertise: Strong background in GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Controller Experience: Experience as a Controller in a smaller, agile environment.
• Professional Services Background: Preferred experience in professional services or industries with complex financial structures.
• Financial Tools Proficiency: Proficiency with ERP and general ledger systems, ideally including Sage Intacct, as well as advanced Excel and financial modeling tools.

Technical Skills

• Advanced skills in financial modeling and reporting tools.
• Experience with technology-powered financial planning tools and modern financial systems.

Leadership & Management Style

• Team Leadership: Proven experience growing and managing a small finance team with a focus on capability development.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to partner effectively with executives and team members across departments.

Personality Traits & Soft Skills

• Strategic Thinker: Balances day-to-day financial operations with long-term strategic vision.
• Resilience & Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment and adapts well to change.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Proactive, solution-oriented approach to process improvement.
• Clear Communicator: Able to convey complex financial information to varied audiences.

Location & Compensation

• Remote Experience Preferred: Ideal candidates will be comfortable in a remote-forward setting.
• Location: Preference for Portland, OR-based candidates.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package. Benefits include various options for medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA options, employer-paid life insurance, and a generous PTO policy.