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Title: Controller
Reports To: Director of Finance
Location: Oregon
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Status: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Compensation: $115,000.00 – $135,000.00 per year DOE

Summary 

The Controller, reporting to the Director of Finance, plays a key role in managing OMEP’s accounting operations and serves as the backup to the Director of Finance. This position leads day-to-day financial activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all processes. The Controller is responsible for managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and grant compliance. Additionally, this role contributes to monthly and annual financial closings, audits, and the improvement of internal controls. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach, along with a passion for OMEP’s mission to support Oregon’s manufacturing sector.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including processing transactions, updating the general ledger, and preparing financial reports.
• Manage Accounts Payable by processing vendor invoices and employee expense reports, ensuring timely payments, accurate general ledger coding, and obtaining required approvals.
• Handle Accounts Receivable by preparing and distributing client invoices, processing payments, and assisting with aging receivables.
• Administer payroll by maintaining employee data, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing, and performing monthly cost allocations to the general ledger.
• Prepare grant invoices, assist with grant compliance, and ensure expenditures align with grant and program budgets. Support grant and contract reporting. 
• Oversee monthly and annual financial close processes, including bank reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of financial statements.
• Support consultants in maintaining accurate client information within the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• Assist with keeping fiscal policy documentation current and up to date with federal regulations and NIST and DOC Terms and Conditions.
• Safeguard financial records, ensuring proper retention and disposal.
• Supervise any additional accounting staff and support financial system improvements.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal controls and audit preparation.
• Assist with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) survey process.
• Collaborate with the Director of Finance and VP of Finance to formulate internal controls and policies.
• Assist with budget preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required.
• CPA preferred.
• At least five years of progressive accounting experience with a focus on higher-level accounting functions.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and relevant regulations.
• Non-profit accounting experience highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency with computerized accounting systems, Microsoft Office, and CRM systems (Salesforce experience is a plus).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with an ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to understand business implications of decisions and align work with organizational values.

Work Environment

• This is primarily a remote position, requiring 1-2 days per month on-site at OMEP Headquarters in Tigard, OR. Additional on-site time may be required during the first few weeks for training purposes. Candidates must be comfortable with working independently in a remote setting while maintaining strong communication and collaboration with the finance team and other departments.

Compensation

• Competitive salary of $115K – $135K/year commensurate with experience
• Performance-based incentive plan
• 401K with match
• Generous health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.

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About OMEP

Incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in 2001, the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) provides high performance business and technical assistance to Oregon’s small to mid-sized manufacturers. OMEP is an integral part of Oregon’s statewide manufacturing strategy, as it seeks to transform the factory floor and beyond to create a ripple effect of positive sustainable impact on businesses, the workforce, and the community. As one of a network of 51 independent but collaborating MEP centers nationwide, OMEP can bring integrated and standardized services and training to the manufacturing community that benefit from industry driven best processes and practices. Partnering with the Oregon Business Development Department, as well as other economic development organizations across the state, OMEP brings its expertise to a wide variety of Oregon manufacturing companies that have up to 500 employees, with services tailored to meet each company’s most critical needs. Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is a resource area of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in our employment practices. We encourage all qualified people to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran, justice impacted, and disability status. There is no guarantee of employment, and nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.