Construction Interim CFO/Controller - POC & WIP Expert

Ports North; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Ports North in Louisville, KY is seeking an Interim Controller/CFO for a 12+ month engagement to lead month-end close, financial reporting, and project accounting in the construction/services sector.

The role is 100% on-site Monday–Friday with weekly travel and requires extensive POC/WIP, job costing and GAAP-compliant controls. You will partner with operations to improve margins and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Significant accounting and finance leadership experience within the construction industry.
• Deep POC/WIP accounting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Oversee Percentage of Completion (POC), WIP, job costing and project accounting.
• Review project financial performance and ensure reporting ties to financial results.
• Strengthen accounting processes, reporting and internal controls.
• Support audit requirements and GAAP compliance.
• Provide hands-on Controller/CFO-level leadership and guidance.
• Partner with operational leadership on project margins and financial analysis.

Skills

POC/WIP accounting

Construction experience

Job costing

Controller/CFO leadership

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

CPA or MBA preferred

Job description

Ports North in Louisville, KY is seeking an Interim Controller/CFO for a 12+ month engagement to lead month-end close, financial reporting, and project accounting in the construction/services sector.

The role is 100% on-site Monday–Friday with weekly travel and requires extensive POC/WIP, job costing and GAAP-compliant controls. You will partner with operations to improve margins and drive process improvements.