Controller

Due to retirement, Opsis is looking for a Controller to join our team. This person will offer great skills to lead and support Accounting and Operations, as well as a robust Partnership. The ideal candidate combines a strong leadership ability with high technical skills and people management.  Past experience working for a creative company is desirable.

In this role, the Controller serves as a key representative of Opsis, from internal business planning, financial management and employee advocacy to external relationships with banking, accounting and legal representatives.

The Controller will lead day-to-day finance operations and supervise a team of 5 staff members including functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, human resources and partnership administration. The Controller will ensure that Opsis has the systems and procedures in place to support effective program implementation and conduct accurate audits and risk management review.

The Controller will work closely with partner owners and studio staff, not only to educate them regarding finance and accounting procedures but also to provide policy management and overall office management.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience as a Controller
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Deep knowledge of GAAP
• Expertise with Accounting and Management Functions: AP/AR/Asset Management/Financial Statements/Payroll/Risk/Financial Analysis
• Expertise with Human Resources: Benefits/Policy/Advocacy/Reviews/Recruiting
• Experience with partnership accounting
• Experience presenting financial data to groups
• Experience with mentorship and employee advocacy
• Experience with policy management
• Proficiency with enterprise software (Deltek is our current platform)
• Experience with software implementations
• Strong leadership skills

Responsibilities

Finance and Accounting Leadership

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs and budgets and actual expenditures.
• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearing communicate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements both internally and externally to banks and CPAs.
• Assist the Opsis leadership with annual budgets and monthly forecasts and continually review booked project revenue and backlog data.
• Work closely with accounting personnel to continue growth initiatives.

Risk Management

• Work closely with outside insurance brokerage firm to ensure all lines of insurance are effective and current.
• Become the liaison between projects and potential claims and work closely with insurance companies to provide accurate and timely data.
• Work with banks and internal staff to ensure fraud protection is effective.
• Work alongside Contract Manager to ensure project contracts are accurate and legally binding.

Operational Management

• Provide guidance and management of asset protection and accuracy.
• Ensure administrative staff continue to provide support to project managers and staff.
• Work closely with janitorial staff and safety committee to make sure the building remains organized and secure.
• Work with partner-owners on operational meeting management.
• Champion event planning both internally and externally.
• Ensure that policy management is continually reviewed and the Employee Handbook is updated as changes occur.

Human Resources

• Work closely with benefits insurance broker to manage benefits and programs.
• Ensure employees feel supported and work toward optimal employee advocacy.
• Maintain Annual Review process and work with committee for continual improvement.
• Analyze future software and implementation planning for HR programs.

Opsis Benefits

We are proud to offer a location in Portland’s central east side, which boasts a perfect ride score of 100, a walkability rating of 94, and access to a vibrant mix of amenities and businesses that reflect our commitment to local craft, arts, and emerging local enterprises.

The flexibility and convenience of hybrid work are also important to us. We strive to create an ideal mix of in-person and remote work for our teams, with a target of working in the office from Tuesday through Thursday.

All staff at Opsis receive a living wage, complemented by an excellent package of benefits, including paid time off, paid holidays, and comprehensive insurance covering healthcare, vision, dental, life, and disability. For more information, please review our benefits page.

Our practice embraces social justice in our day-to-day operations and in the built environment, creating a diverse, multicultural and inclusive atmosphere in both our practice and our design work, providing and nurturing a healthy culture of trust within our firm, and fostering a working environment where all employees are joyful, motivated, and connected to our purpose and values. We are a JUST™ Organization and welcome review of our label.

Application Instructions

Opsis plans to spend an extended period searching for this candidate with the idea that the start date will be January or February of 2027.  The outgoing employee will spend as much time as needed to ensure a smooth transition into this role.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Employment@opsisarch.com

We kindly ask that you do not include a photo of yourself or include personal details such as nationality, age, marital status, etc. when applying.