Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Progressive accounting leadership experience includes ownership of the monthly close, financial reporting, external audit, internal controls, and team leadership.
Experience improving accounting processes, clarifying roles, and leading change in a multi-location, inventory-intensive, distribution, manufacturing, or consumer-products environment.
Demonstrated command of U.S. GAAP and the ability to translate accounting requirements into practical business processes and controls
Nice to have
CPA license or active CPA credential
Experience in beverage distribution, alcoholic-beverage distribution, Coca-Cola bottling or distribution, wholesale distribution, or a similarly regulated route-to-market business
Experience with enterprise resource planning, warehouse or route-accounting systems, financial consolidations, and close-management or account-reconciliation tools
Experience supporting acquisitions and financial systems implementations
Full description
Location:
Vancouver, WA; Spokane, WA; or Boise, ID
Department:
Finance & Accounting
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Salary Range:
$175,000 - $250,000
The Role:
The Odom Corporation is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead our accounting function and strengthen the accuracy, discipline, and scalability of our financial operations. This position owns financial close and reporting, accounting policies, external audit readiness, general-ledger integrity, and internal accounting controls. The Corporate Controller also leads and develops the accounting team while partnering with the CFO and operating leaders to improve processes, systems, and service to the business. If you are a hands-on accounting leader who combines strong technical judgment with practical process improvement and team development, we would like to hear from you.
What You'll Do:
Financial Close & Reporting
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting.
Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, chart of accounts, intercompany activity, and supporting accounting records.
Improve close speed and reliability by standardizing work, resolving bottlenecks, and establishing effective review controls
Audit, Controls & Compliance
Lead the annual external financial-statement audit and maintain year-round audit readiness
Design, document, and monitor practical internal accounting controls across key financial processes
Own accounting policies and significant technical conclusions under U.S. GAAP
Identify and escalate material accounting, reporting, control, or compliance risk
Accounting Operations & Improvement
Provide oversight across cash, receivables, payables, inventory accounting, fixed assets, and other controllership activities
Clarify process ownership and eliminate unnecessary duplication, manual rework, and single-person dependencies
Lead practical system and workflow improvements that increase accuracy, control, and efficiency
Team Leadership & Business Partnership
Develop an accountable, service-oriented accounting team through clear expectations, coaching, cross-training, and succession planning.
Partner with finance, operations, sales, supply chain, IT, HR, auditors, and advisors.
Corporate Controller at Odom Corporation (Vancouver, Washington, United States) — aijobsearch
Provide disciplined accounting insight to the CFO and senior leadership.
Support business changes, acquisitions, supplier programs, and system implementations from an accounting and controls perspective
What We're Looking For:Education & Experience
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Progressive accounting leadership experience includes ownership of the monthly close, financial reporting, external audit, internal controls, and team leadership.
Experience improving accounting processes, clarifying roles, and leading change in a multi-location, inventory-intensive, distribution, manufacturing, or consumer-products environment.
Demonstrated command of U.S. GAAP and the ability to translate accounting requirements into practical business processes and controls
Preferred
CPA license or active CPA credential
Experience in beverage distribution, alcoholic-beverage distribution, Coca-Cola bottling or distribution, wholesale distribution, or a similarly regulated route-to-market business
Experience with enterprise resource planning, warehouse or route-accounting systems, financial consolidations, and close-management or account-reconciliation tools
Experience supporting acquisitions and financial systems implementations
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, audit, internal-control, and balance-sheet-management capability
Ability to establish a disciplined close calendar, identify root causes, and improve speed without sacrificing accuracy or control
Practical understanding of inventory accounting, supplier funding, customer deductions, rebates, deposits, fixed assets, cash, and other balance-sheet and transaction-accounting processes
Advanced analytical and systems skills, including effective use of ERP data, Microsoft Excel, reporting tools, and workflow automation
Clear executive communication and the ability to explain accounting matters to non-accounting leaders
Why Join Odom?
Lead a critical enterprise function with meaningful access to senior leadership
Shape accounting processes, systems, controls, and team capabilities
Help modernize and scale a complex, multi-location business
Gain exposure to a broad range of operating and financial matters
Join a stable, family-owned company with a long history of success
Make a visible impact on financial discipline, decision-making, and organizational performance
About The Odom Corporation:
The Odom Corporation is one of the largest and most respected beverage distributors in the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii. For more than 90 years, we have partnered with leading suppliers and retailers while investing in our employees, customers, and communities.
Job Details
$175,000 - $250,000 (depending on location, experience, qualifications, and skills)
Great work culture
Up to 128 hours Paid Time Off to start
9 Paid Holidays Annually
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
401(k) with Employer match
Standard Employment Provisions:Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Compensation & Benefits
The posted salary range reflects the Company’s reasonable expectations for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, and other company-sponsored benefits. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, including incentive compensation, depending on the position and applicable program terms.
Job Description Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify, assign, or reassign duties, responsibilities, reporting relationships, and position requirements as business needs require.