Controller
Description
Job Title: Controller
Group/Team: Finance
Reports to: Corporate Controller
Location: Beaverton, OR (Hybrid)
Employment Type: FT, Salary, Exempt
Travel Requirements: <10%
The Opus Group
The Opus Group is a future-forward full-service Global Events Agency with over 450 team members in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. As we look ahead to 2025 and beyond, our profound opportunity is to shape the future of events in an increasingly AI-infused world. In an era where digital interactions often dominate, the authenticity of real-world connections will become paramount. Events will emerge as the #1 priority for CMOs, driving brand success and fostering deep, meaningful relationships with audiences.
Our Finance team plays a critical role in this vision, partnering with world-shaping brands like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Salesforce, as well as an ever-expanding roster of category creators and fast-growing global brands. With these clients, we don’t just respond to change; we shape it by pulling the future forward and leading them into a new era of event marketing. As a Controller, you will be at the forefront of this mission, driving innovative and impactful strategies that align with this events-driven vision for the future.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Controller is the Business Partner to The Opus Group and is responsible for The Opus Group accounting operations including financial reports, maintenance of accounting records, and monitoring/enforcing controls.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage team of 8-11 employees.
- Prepare Monthly Financials and participate in significant parts of the close (Revenue Recognition, COGS Accrual and any other high-risk areas).
- Review Balance Sheet reconciliations prepared by GL team.
- Participate as part of The Opus Group team as Accounting/Finance Business Partner.
- Participate in strategy meetings to understand and support the direction setting of the company.
- Provide support with annual Financial Audit.
- Provide guidance on UK accounting and tax procedures.
- Oversee Accounting projects and implement new processes that align to the Company goals.
- Provide accurate, timely, and actionable financial reporting and key business metrics to The Opus Group leadership, Department teams and other groups as necessary.
- Collaborate with functional departments across the company to build and/or enhance reporting needs as necessary.
- Participate in target setting and ensure that both short- and long-term strategic priorities are met.
COMPETENCIES
- Leadership
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Analytical Skills
- Decision-Making
- Ethics, Integrity, Values
YOU SHOULD HAVE
- 5+ years accounting experience, including a demonstrated history of progressively responsible roles within previous positions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Strong understanding of GAAP
- Intermediate to Expert knowledge of Excel
- Microsoft Suite & Google Suite
- ERP experience preferably Sage Intacct
- Experience with international accounting and VAT preferred, but not required
- Salesforce experience preferred, but not required
- Service Industry experience preferred but not required
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN
- Full time position
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Health & Dental Insurance (choice of plans)
- 100% Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Opportunity to elect additional life insurance and LTD insurance at employee expense
- Paid parental leave
- Opportunity to contribute pre-tax dollars to flexible spending accounts
- 401(K) with employer match
- Flexibility in work schedules
- Generous time off
HOW WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting salary for this role is between $125,000 and $137,000. Our salary ranges are based on third-party national average market compensation analysis. The actual salary is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
NOT SURE IF YOU SHOULD APPLY?
Studies show that those identifying as under-represented individuals might have talked themselves out of applying at this point. Don’t worry about checking every single box. At The Opus Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team – so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in this job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this role or we may have other roles that better align with your skillset.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Individuals will be required to sit for the majority of the day and may be required to stand as needed. May require ability to ambulate primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Individuals may be required to travel via airplane, train, taxi, car and/or other means of transportation, as needed.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
OTHER DUTIES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee/ candidate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Opus Agency does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.