Internal Controls Manager

Get ready to grow with us!

Northwest Pipe Company is the nation’s leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products and with over 50 years of experience, we’re just getting started! Our business is growing, and we’re looking for great people to grow with us. We’re immediately seeking an Internal Controls Manager to join our Northwest Pipe team in Vancouver, WA.

We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Bonus Potential (2x per year)
• Up to $5,000 per year Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Values-Driven Culture Committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety

Our Values

• Accountability is evident when we do what we say we are going to do and people accept responsibility for their actions. We do not point fingers and blame others. We own our actions.
• Commitment is not only promising to do something, but actually investing in the necessary effort and actions to make it happen.
• Teamwork is essential for competing in a challenging and constantly changing business environment. Working together across all job functions is critical to achieving our success.

About the Job

The Internal Control Manager will be responsible for ensuring a strong internal control environment at the Company through the development of policies and procedures, ensuring their implementation and monitoring compliance.

Essential Functions & Major Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Understand internal control procedures, and manage controls documentation, evaluation, and monitoring.
• Perform selected internal control procedures and document performance.
• Work closely with other members of the Company to ensure timely preparation and review of internal controls work product used in the financial reporting process.
• Work collaboratively with business and process owners to implement and monitor remediation efforts that result from internal control assessments, ensuring the effective implementation of any action plans or corrective action identified to resolve control deficiencies.
• Actively seek standardization and automation, apply and implement best practices for managing internal controls and deploy innovative technology where possible to enhance and continuously improve the design and operating effectiveness of the controls, documentation, assessment and review procedures.
• Closely coordinate with external controls consultants/outsourced internal auditors to facilitate successful design and operation of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Support annual external audit and quarterly reviews through preparation and review of information provided to auditors and controls consultants/outsourced internal auditors.
• Support special projects for area managed.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
• This position typically operates within established parameters but has decision-making authority related to internal controls over financial reporting.
• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Broad understanding of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Collaborative approach to working with others.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• A keen sense of detail/accuracy as well as the ability to see the larger picture.
• Superior organization skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain a sense of humor.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, plus at least 5 years of relevant work experience. Prefer candidates with at least 3 years of work experience at a public accounting firm.
• Experience with internal controls required.
• Experience working with an SEC registered company required.
• A CPA is preferred.

Full list of anticipated physical demands for this position and detail on our work environment is available on our application portal. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our organization maintains a drug-free workplace. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successful passing of a drug test and background check.

Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Northwest Pipe Company reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.