Interim Controller/CFO for Construction - POC & WIP Leader

Korn Ferry; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is seeking an Interim Controller/CFO for a 12+ month engagement in Louisville, KY. The role is 100% on-site with weekly travel, requiring extensive construction industry and POC/WIP expertise. Lead month-end close, project accounting, and internal controls while partnering with operations for accurate financial results.

The candidate will drive GAAP compliance, process improvements, and hands-on leadership across finance and accounting teams in a heavy project-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive construction industry experience.
• Proven heavy POC/WIP accounting expertise.
• Strong project/job accounting and month-end close experience.
• Experience improving accounting controls and processes.
• Ability to work through legacy/manual systems.
• Hands-on Controller/CFO-level leadership.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee POC, WIP, job costing, and project accounting.
• Review project performance and align reporting to results.
• Strengthen accounting processes and internal controls.
• Support audits and GAAP compliance.

Skills

Construction exp

POC/WIP accounting

Project accounting

Process improvement

Legacy systems

Controller/CFO leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

CPA / MBA

Construction leadership

POC/WIP accounting

Job description

Korn Ferry is seeking an Interim Controller/CFO for a 12+ month engagement in Louisville, KY. The role is 100% on-site with weekly travel, requiring extensive construction industry and POC/WIP expertise. Lead month-end close, project accounting, and internal controls while partnering with operations for accurate financial results.

The candidate will drive GAAP compliance, process improvements, and hands-on leadership across finance and accounting teams in a heavy project-driven environment.