CONTROLLER

Company Overview

Western Protective Solutions (WPS) designs and manufactures mission-critical solutions built to perform in the world's harshest environments. Our family of brands serves the Emergency Services and Department of Defense markets, delivering innovative products and dependable protection when it matters most.

At WPS, our success is driven by our people, our commitment to continuous improvement, and a culture built on accountability, integrity, and teamwork.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Controller to lead our accounting operations and drive financial performance across our family of brands. This is a fully onsite position based at our Eugene, Oregon location, reporting directly to the CEO. The Controller plays a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, strengthening internal controls, improving processes, and supporting strategic business decisions.

The ideal candidate is more than a strong accountant—they are a proven leader who can build, develop, and inspire a high-performing team. We are looking for someone who sets clear expectations, fosters accountability, and creates a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

We also value innovation and adaptability. The successful candidate will embrace emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to streamline workflows, improve reporting, and increase departmental productivity. AI fluency is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, establishing clear expectations, accountability, and opportunities for professional growth.

• Oversee accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger activities, and account reconciliations.

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, cash flow forecasts, budgets, and key performance indicators to support business decisions.

• Maintain strong internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to ensure accuracy, compliance, and risk management.

• Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, overhead allocation, and cost of goods sold in a manufacturing environment.

• Partner with Operations and other departments to identify opportunities for improved financial and operational performance.

• Lead process improvement initiatives, leveraging automation, AI tools, and technology to improve efficiency and productivity.

• Evaluate and optimize ERP systems, accounting workflows, and reporting capabilities.

• Coordinate tax compliance, audits, and reporting requirements with external partners.

• Foster a collaborative, results-driven department that consistently delivers high-quality work and meets established deadlines.