Accounting Manager ConsultantPortland, Oregon
Compensation: $115,000 to $130,000 base salary, depending on experience, plus benefits
Candidates must be located in or willing to commute throughout the Portland metro area and surrounding markets, including Vancouver, Salem, and nearby communities.
What You'll Do
• Manage full-cycle accounting operations, including AP, AR, General Ledger, billing, payroll support, and revenue recognition
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules
• Ensure financial reporting follows GAAP and accounting best practices
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and variance analysis
• Partner directly with CFOs, Controllers, CEOs, and business owners
• Improve internal controls, accounting procedures, and reporting processes
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Assist with audits, tax preparation, and external reporting
• Support Controller-level responsibilities as needed
• Manage multiple client engagements and competing priorities
What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience
• Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or similar leadership experience
• Strong full-cycle accounting and month-end close experience
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience across multiple industries or business models preferred
• Familiarity with systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems adaptability
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable working directly with executive leadership and business owners
• Willingness to travel to client locations throughout Portland, Vancouver, Salem, and surrounding areas
Why NOW CFO
• Work with a variety of clients and industries
• Build broader accounting and Controller-level experience
• Make a direct impact on client operations and financial performance
• Solve new business challenges instead of repeating the same routine
• Join a collaborative consulting team with opportunities for continued growth

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Accounting Manager who wants greater variety, broader experience, and the chance to make an impact across multiple organizations.

Apply today to grow your career with NOW CFO.

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