Interim Controller/CFO - Heavy Construction Industry (Weekly Travel)

Korn Ferry; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is assisting with the search for an Interim Controller/CFO (8-12+ month) for a construction/services client. The role is 100% on-site, Monday-Friday, with weekly travel to Louisville, KY.

Seeking extensive construction industry and POC/WIP accounting experience, plus strong leadership to guide month-end close and project accounting. GAAP compliance and internal controls are key focus areas.

Qualifications

• Extensive and recent construction industry experience.
• Strong POC/WIP accounting expertise.
• Project/job accounting and month-end close experience.
• Experience improving accounting processes and internal controls.
• Comfortable working through legacy/manual systems and processes.
• Hands-on Controller/CFO-level leadership experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Construction experience

POC/WIP accounting

Project accounting

Month-end close

Internal controls

Legacy systems

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

CPA

MBA preferred

Job description

We have partnered with our client in the construction/services industry in their search for an Interim Controller/CFO (8-12+ month engagement). Please note, the role is 100% on-site Monday-Friday and requires weekly travel to Louisville, KY. Must have extensive Construction Industry and Percentage of Completion/WIP accounting experience.

Accounting & Reporting 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 operational/job reporting ties appropriately to financial results.
• Strengthen accounting processes, reporting and internal controls.
• Support audit requirements and ensure compliance with GAAP.

Operational Finance & Process Improvement

• Assess existing accounting processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Improve financial reporting, controls and overall accounting cadence.
• Work through legacy systems and manual processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Partner closely with operational leadership on project performance, margins and financial analysis.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership and support to the accounting organization.
• Operate effectively at both the Controller/CFO level and in the accounting details.
• Build strong relationships across finance and operations while driving process improvements.

Skills Required

• Extensive and recent Construction Industry experience
• Heavy Percentage of Completion (POC) / WIP accounting expertise
• Strong project/job accounting, month-end close and financial reporting experience
• Experience improving accounting processes, reporting and internal controls
• Comfortable working through legacy/manual systems and processes
• Hands-on Controller/CFO-level leadership experience
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Education & Work Experience

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