We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial oversight and strengthen accounting operations in Louisville, Kentucky. This role will partner closely with senior leadership to deliver meaningful financial insights, support sound business decisions, and uphold strong governance across reporting and budgeting activities. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to financial management, a deep understanding of internal controls, and the ability to guide a high-performing accounting team. Responsibilities: • Deliver timely financial insights to executive leadership through detailed analysis, performance reporting, and interpretation of key business metrics. • Support strategic and operational decision-making by applying financial policies, procedures, and sound judgment to current business conditions. • Design, refine, and sustain accounting controls and financial governance practices that promote accuracy, consistency, and compliance. • Direct the management of accounts, ledgers, and reporting processes while ensuring adherence to organizational standards and applicable regulations. • Safeguard revenue, expenses, and departmental spending through effective internal controls, budget oversight, and variance monitoring. • Partner with finance leadership to build budgets, define operating benchmarks, and maintain recurring reporting for bi-weekly, monthly, and annual review cycles. • Standardize accounting methods and procedures across functions while keeping practices aligned with federal, state, and local requirements. • Lead, coach, and support the accounting team to foster accountability, collaboration, and strong day-to-day performance. • Perform account reconciliations, oversee month-end close activities, and review inventory-related financial analysis to maintain reliable financial records.

• Demonstrated experience leading accounting and finance activities in a Controller or similar leadership role. • Strong knowledge of month-end close processes, financial reporting, and financial analysis. • Proven ability to develop budgets, forecasts, and performance benchmarks that support business planning. • Experience managing account reconciliations and maintaining accurate general ledger activity. • Understanding of internal controls, regulatory compliance, and financial policy administration. • Ability to analyze inventory-related financial data and identify trends, risks, or discrepancies. • Effective leadership and communication skills with the ability to work closely with senior management and guide accounting staff.

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Louisville, KY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial oversight and strengthen accounting operations in Louisville, Kentucky. This role will partner closely with senior leadership to deliver meaningful financial insights, support sound business decisions, and uphold strong governance across reporting and budgeting activities. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to financial management, a deep understanding of internal controls, and the ability to guide a high-performing accounting team. Responsibilities: • Deliver timely financial insights to executive leadership through detailed analysis, performance reporting, and interpretation of key business metrics. • Support strategic and operational decision-making by applying financial policies, procedures, and sound judgment to current business conditions. • Design, refine, and sustain accounting controls and financial governance practices that promote accuracy, consistency, and compliance. • Direct the management of accounts, ledgers, and reporting processes while ensuring adherence to organizational standards and applicable regulations. • Safeguard revenue, expenses, and departmental spending through effective internal controls, budget oversight, and variance monitoring. • Partner with finance leadership to build budgets, define operating benchmarks, and maintain recurring reporting for bi-weekly, monthly, and annual review cycles. • Standardize accounting methods and procedures across functions while keeping practices aligned with federal, state, and local requirements. • Lead, coach, and support the accounting team to foster accountability, collaboration, and strong day-to-day performance. • Perform account reconciliations, oversee month-end close activities, and review inventory-related financial analysis to maintain reliable financial records.
2026-08-05T00:00:00Z

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