Controller

An industry leader is seeking an experienced and motivated Controller/Cost Accounting Manager to join our team in Central Oregon! If you possess exceptional cost accounting skills and are looking for a career opportunity in a sunny and vibrant location, this is the perfect role for you. Join our team and embrace both professional growth and an exceptional quality of life!

Who We Are:

Bright Wood Corporation is the industry leader in lumber remanufacturing. We are well-established, family-owned company with over 60 years of industry experience and strong core values.

Where You Get to Live!

Live and work in beautiful Central Oregon, known for its abundant sunshine and outdoor recreational opportunities. With over 300 sunny days a year, you can enjoy activities like golfing, skiing at Mt Bachelor, fly-fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing at Smith Rock. Central Oregon also offers a vibrant cultural scene, including over 30 brew pubs and a lineup of renowned summer music concerts featuring artists like Dave Matthews Band, The Lumineers, Counting Crows, Dierks Bentley, My Morning Jacket, and many more!

What You Get to Do!

As our Cost Accounting Manager, you will play a critical role in managing our process cost accounting systems, overseeing inventory management, and contributing to the month-end closing process.

· Lead a team of four in the Costing Department including development, training and performance management.

· Lead the costing process, including the development and management of internal costing systems.

· Manage cost of sales and inventory, including calculating inventory valuation and preparing monthly general ledger journal entries

· Analyze product line profitability and identify trends.

· Prepare supporting documents and conduct inventory analysis for annual audits

· Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as assigned by leadership.

· Contribution to the creation and maintenance of internally developed Perpetual Inventory systems.

· Participate in various continuous improvement projects.

What You Will Bring…

· Bachelors degree in accounting or finance.

· CPA or CMA preferred.

· A minimum of 5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

· Demonstrated leadership skills.

· Ability to independently prepare financial reports and provide data-driven recommendation

· Strong knowledge of GAAP.

· Proficiency in relational databases and ERP systems.

· Advanced Excel skills.

· Excellent math skills, including statistics & probability.

· Effective communication sills to engage with individuals at all levels within the organization.

· High ethical standards, integrity & trustworthiness.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

· Ability to adapt to ambiguity and facilitate change

· Passion for the work you do and the people you do it with!