<p>For immediate consideration, contact Lisa James at (859)788-3684</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our client&#39;s team in Lexington, Kentucky. In this role, you will collaborate with operations and executive leadership to ensure financial accuracy and drive strategic decision-making across utility construction projects. This position requires a strong background in financial reporting, job costing, and operational finance, along with the ability to deliver actionable insights that enhance organizational performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with operations and project management teams to oversee budgets, forecasts, and financial outcomes for utility construction projects.</p><p>• Analyze labor productivity, job tracking, and earned revenue to optimize financial performance.</p><p>• Manage indirect operational expenses to ensure cost efficiency.</p><p>• Develop and maintain financial and operational reports using business intelligence tools.</p><p>• Prepare comprehensive monthly and quarterly financial reports, dashboards, and scorecards.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to deadlines for accounting and financial close processes.</p><p>• Identify and implement strategies for improving expense control and allocation.</p><p>• Monitor purchasing activities, including purchase orders and departmental functions.</p><p>• Conduct profit and loss analysis and manage month-end close processes.</p><p>• Support annual budget preparation and oversee budget management efforts.</p>

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.<br>• Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting, finance, FP&amp;A, or operations finance, with leadership experience preferred.<br>• Familiarity with financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.<br>• Proven expertise in job costing and project-based financial management.<br>• Advanced proficiency in Excel and business intelligence tools for financial reporting.<br>• Experience in the construction industry is highly desirable.<br>• All candidates are required to complete screening procedures prior to employment.<br>• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability.

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