Controller for Northwest Textbook Depository Co.

SEARCH FIRM: CFO Selections®, LLC  
TYPE: Retained Search
CLIENT*: Northwest Textbook Depository Co.
POSITION: Controller
LOCATION: Tualatin, OR
SEARCH TEAM: Joss Stokke, Alex de Soto

*For fastest response:  please submit your resume HERE since all inquiries received by Northwest Textbook Depository regarding this position will be forwarded to CFO Selections®. 

ABOUT Northwest Textbook Depository Co.

Northwest Textbook Depository Co. is a privately-held Oregon corporation with operations in Oregon and Utah.  Established in 1965, the company provides warehousing, order processing, shipping and payment services for the major elementary and secondary textbook publishers in the United States.  The company’s customer base includes virtually all public and many private schools in the states of Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Utah and Nevada.  The company has approximately 50 full-time employees in its two primary locations in Tualatin, Oregon and Clearfield, Utah.  For more information, visit: www.nwtd.com

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the President and the Board of Directors, the Controller provides the technical and managerial services needed for the accounting and financial management requirements of the company.  Supervisory responsibilities include a staff of two and oversight of financial matters with other operating departments.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Current or inactive CPA license and public accounting experience is preferred
• Minimum of two years accounting experience at the Controller level or equivalent, demonstrating the ability to lead the accounting department, plan and manage projects related to all aspects of accounting and finance
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, diplomacy, and good judgment
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and ability to research and resolve accounting issues
• Knowledge of benefits, 401k plans, profit sharing and corporate tax is desired
• Thorough knowledge of all accounting functions and related internal controls

ABOUT CFO SELECTIONS

CFO Selections® provides finance and accounting interim consulting and executive search services to a wide range of organizations in key markets nationwide. Established in 2002, the company focuses on locating and recruiting the highest caliber senior-level talent available. Its team of consulting CFOs and Controllers work in a collaborative and problem-solving way to generate maximum results.