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

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

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
  

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com