Controller

LHH; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

15 days PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

LHH in Louisville, KY seeks an experienced Corporate Controller to lead accounting, financial close, and external reporting. Deep GAAP knowledge, financial services experience, and a proven leadership track record are essential.

You will partner with FP&A to optimize working capital, manage banking relationships, and ensure strong internal controls while delivering timely, accurate reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• CPA designation strongly preferred; MBA or equivalent advanced degree a plus.
• 8–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
• Prior experience in the financial services environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing a team.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting standards, and internal control best practices.
• Process-improvement mindset with experience driving operational efficiency through system enhancements or workflow redesign.
• Experience with PE firms is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close in GAAP-compliant manner.
• Introduce and champion process changes and automation to increase accuracy and speed of accounting processes.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses for senior leadership.
• Review and respond to audit findings; develop remediation plans and track resolution.
• Monitor and manage daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow for liquidity.
• Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts with FP&A; report variances to the CFO.
• Optimize working capital by managing AR, AP, and inventory with operations.
• Manage banking relationships and treasury service matters as primary finance contact.
• Monitor covenants and communicate findings to CFO with corrective actions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Process improvement

Team development

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Experience with PE firms

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP.
• Introduce and champion process changes and automation to increase accuracy and speed of accounting processes.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses for senior leadership.
• Review and respond to audit findings, management letter comments, and internal control observations; develop remediation plans and track resolution of identified deficiencies through to completion.
• Monitor and manage daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts in collaboration with FP&A and operational stakeholders; communicate variances and risks to the CFO on a timely basis.
• Optimize working capital by overseeing the cash conversion cycle, including management of AR collection timelines, AP payment terms, and inventory levels in coordination with operations.
• Manage the company's primary banking relationships, serving as the day‑to‑day finance contact for depository, credit, and treasury service matters.
• Monitor financial covenants on an ongoing basis, proactively identifying potential compliance risks and communicating findings to the CFO with sufficient lead time for corrective action.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA designation strongly preferred; MBA or equivalent advanced degree a plus.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
• Prior experience in the financial services environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing a team.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting standards, and internal control best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Process‑improvement mindset with experience driving operational efficiency through system enhancements or workflow redesign.
• Experience with PE firms is helpful.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• 15 days PTO and paid holidays

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