Corporate Accounting Manager

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to beNorth Americas preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland Oregon we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon Washington and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division.

Our mission is togrow manufacture and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliatesTrapa Forest Products Idaho Timber and RedBuilt. Our tagline Find a better way every day encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations.

We are guided by our core values:

• Safety Prioritize safety across all operations.
• Integrity & Authenticity Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand.
• Responsible Stewardship Endeavor to balance and maintain economic social and environmental values in everything we do.
• Tenacity Embrace challenges with grit determination and a can-do spirit.
• Continuous Improvement Strive to enhance our processes products and people.
• Customer Satisfaction Be nimble responsive and solutions-oriented.
• Community Engagement Be a responsive supportive and respected member of the community.

With over 80 years in the sawmill business we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper even in challenging times. We always look to the future and invest in our people new technologies and continuous improvement processes and techniques.

The Corporate Accounting Manager is responsible for supporting the accuracy timeliness and integrity of corporate accounting and consolidated financial reporting. This includes but is not limited to leading core corporate accounting activities managing the preparation of consolidated financial information coordinating significant portions of the annual audit process supporting the application of accounting policies and helping to drive the effective use of financial systems and reporting tools. This position reports directly to the Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting and is intended to provide leadership and execution across corporate accounting accounts payable audit coordination and financial consolidation.

The role supports the accounting organization at company headquarters and partners closely with financial managers throughout the company and with corporate leaders across treasury tax information technology human resources legal and public affairs. The position is expected to combine strong technical accounting capabilities with practical leadership sound judgment and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off including eight paid holidays
• Opportunity to earn bonuses
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions financial and legal guidance and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

• Lead or oversee general ledger accounting account reconciliations and financial statement review for the corporate office and assigned holding entities.
• Manage the corporate accounts payable function ensuring the team meets vendor payment obligations within company guidelines.
• Prepare and review monthly quarterly and annual consolidated financial information including intercompany eliminations consolidating adjustments and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate significant portions of the year-end audit and other external audit procedures including preparation of schedules workpapers analyses and responses to auditor requests.
• Research and apply GAAP to routine and non-routine transactions and provide guidance to accounting staff and financial managers on technical accounting matters.
• Assist in the annual budget process and provide financial analysis related to corporate administrative activities projects and other management requests.
• Support key financial systems and consult on the use of information systems for transaction processing reporting and internal controls.
• Supervise coach and develop corporate accounting staff while helping establish priorities improve workflows and strengthen accountability across the team.
• Identify and implement process improvements that reduce manual effort strengthen controls and improve reporting quality and efficiency.

Core Competencies

• Corporate Accounting & Financial Reporting
  Expertise in general ledger management account reconciliations financial statement preparation and consolidated financial reporting.
• Financial Consolidations & Audit Management
  Proven ability to manage multi-entity consolidations intercompany eliminations external audit coordination and regulatory compliance.
• GAAP Compliance & Technical Accounting
  Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting policy application technical accounting research and financial control frameworks.
• Leadership & Team Development
  Experience supervising accounting teams establishing priorities coaching staff improving accountability and driving performance.
• Process Improvement & Financial Systems Optimization
  Skilled in ERP systems financial reporting tools workflow automation internal controls and continuous process improvement initiatives.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Progressive accounting experience with meaningful responsibility in corporate accounting accounts payable external reporting consolidations audit or a combination of public accounting and industry experience. Manufacturing or multi-entity experience is highly valuable.
• Strong systems aptitude including ERP and reporting tools.
• Advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership capability including the ability to supervise staff establish priorities and manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate effectively across accounting operations and senior management.
• High standards of ethics accountability and attention to detail with a mindset toward continuous improvement and practical business support

Hampton Lumber operates with a deep commitment to people community and sustainability. Having built a reputation for our commitment to sustainability and thoughtful forest practices Hampton Lumber exports quality wood products worldwide and serves some of the largest construction and home supplies retailers in North America. We encourage community engagement and a spirit of volunteerism at all of our locations. Headquartered in Portland Oregon we are also proud sponsors of both the Portland Timbers and the Portland Thorns soccer clubs. Go Timbers! Go Thorns!

Learn more at or follow us on Facebook: @HamptonLumber. You can also learn about our company and our values and priorities by visiting our blog.

Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other status protected by law.

Disability accommodation available: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.