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

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

We have partnered with our client in the construction/services industry in their search for an Interim Controller/CFO (12+ month engagement). Please note, the role is 100% on-site Monday-Friday and requires weekly travel. 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