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We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead core accounting operations and provide dependable financial insight for our client located in Louisville, Kentucky. This position plays a key role in overseeing close activities, maintaining compliance, supporting payroll accuracy, and delivering reporting that helps leadership evaluate performance. The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage both day-to-day financial processes and team development.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the monthly close cycle by coordinating timelines, reviewing financial activity, and producing accurate financial statements
Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through oversight of journal entries, reconciliations, receivables tracking, and timely disbursement of vendor payments
Build and update work-in-progress schedules while partnering with operations to ensure project financial data is reflected correctly at period end
Ensure accounting practices align with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies across all reported results
Prepare, review, and submit quarterly tax filings and manage ongoing state license renewals and related registrations
Support internal and external audit activity by organizing requested documentation and responding to financial inquiries in a timely manner
Oversee payroll processing and associated reporting to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper recordkeeping
Create forecasts, investigate budget-to-actual variances, and present financial trends and performance insights to management
Coach, develop, and evaluate accounting staff to strengthen team capability and performance
Requirements:
5+ years of accounting or finance experience, including responsibility for month-end close and financial reporting
Background in construction accounting with practical experience managing work-in-progress reporting
Strong knowledge of account reconciliations, general ledger management, and financial statement preparation
Familiarity with GAAP and internal control standards in a business environment
Experience using Sage 300, Acumatica, or similar accounting systems
Proven ability to oversee payroll processes, tax-related filings, and compliance-focused reporting
Demonstrated leadership skills with experience supervising, mentoring, or developing direct reports
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance