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We are a third-generation, family-owned Oregon company operating a portfolio of market-leading businesses, including Industrial Source, National Extinguisher Service, National Fire Fighter Corp., LPM Systems, and ADCOA, serving industrial, safety, fire protection, and packaging customers across the Pacific Northwest. Built on integrity, long-term relationships, innovation, and a hands-on operating culture, our organization values disciplined growth and operational excellence.

Our CFO will serve as a strategic business partner to ownership and our management team, balancing day-to-day operational leadership with long-range planning, process improvement, and the integration of new technologies (including AI and digital transformation) across multiple business units. This position combines strategic financial oversight with a hands-on approach to managing the accounting, purchasing/inventory, and IT functions across the organization. This is a unique opportunity to blend hands-on financial management with visionary leadership, supporting both the company’s legacy and its future through digital transformation and innovation. **Salary Range: $160,000 – $180,000 annually, which may include performance bonus — commensurate with experience and organizational size.

What You’ll Do

Develop and execute financial strategies that support both short- and long-term business objectives.
Partner with ownership and leadership to drive profitability, financial stability, operational efficiency, and disciplined growth.
Oversee cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, audit, tax, and financial reporting activities.
Manage financial risk and clearly communicate financial performance to both financial and non-financial leaders.
Strengthen banking relationships and oversee capital structure and insurance programs.
Drive digital transformation initiatives, including the use of AI for financial modeling, analytics, and automation.
Evaluate business opportunities, assess ROI, and support expansion into new markets and product lines.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax, and regulatory requirements.
Champion process improvements that enhance financial visibility, controls, and decision-making across the organization.
Collaborate cross-functionally with purchasing, operations, and sales leaders to improve efficiency and accountability.
Lead, mentor and develop purchasing, inventory, accounting, and IT teams, fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Who You Are

Experienced financial leader with a strategic mindset, high integrity, and a hands-on, collaborative approach.
Strong communicator who can explain financial data clearly to non-financial leaders.
Skilled in cost accounting, financial & ROI analysis, cash flow management, and multi-entity operations.
Adept at strengthening banking relationships, managing insurance programs, and leading cross-department collaboration.
Excited by innovation, especially the integration of automation, analytics, and AI to enhance business performance.
Experienced working in a family-owned or privately held business, understanding both professional governance and family dynamics.
Demonstrate sound judgment and financial discipline appropriate for a mid-sized, privately held organization.
Comfortable stepping into a transition-oriented role, earning expanded responsibility over time.
Natural mentor who takes pride in developing strong teams and cultivating future leaders.
Energized by the challenge of making a difference.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (MBA or CPA preferred).
10+ years of progressive finance leadership, including senior management experience.
Proven success managing financial operations in a mid-sized, multi-division company.
Cost accounting, ROI analysis, and capital budgeting expertise.
Experience leading ERP or financial system modernization.
Knowledge of property/liability insurance and risk management best practices.
Proficiency with AI-assisted or data analytics tools a plus, such as Power BI.

Why Us?

Serving the Pacific Northwest since 1945, we are a dynamic company and a recognized leader in the markets we serve. We take great pride in hiring the best people and focusing on our customers. We help people succeed by rolling up our sleeves and delivering the best service and expertise we can, and by being the trusted partner our customers and employees can count on. We are a team that cares, we’re interesting, high-performing, and fun. Our company fully participates in employee development, and we give as much control to employees over what you do when and where. We’re also consistently rated as a great place to work. People here love what they do.

What it’s Like to Work @ Our Company

We’re committed and eager learners, conscientious workers, and we put others first. We believe in helping people succeed, because when our people thrive, so do our customers, families, and communities. Our workplace and benefits are designed to support a sustainable, healthy relationship with your work. Our Core Values speak to how we live:

We have great benefits, a fun environment, and above-market compensation. We’re proud of our collaborative culture, where people roll up their sleeves and deliver the best service possible for our customers and each other. You’ll join a team that values growth, learning, innovation, and long-term relationships.

To Apply

If you’re looking for a career, not just a job, and you want to make a lasting impact on a respected Oregon company, we’d love to hear from you. Please email your résumé and cover letter that includes details sharing why you’re interested in joining our leadership team and what you can bring to our company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Paid training
Parental leave
Profit sharing
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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