Strategic Controller for Growth-Focused Finance

LHH Recruitment Solutions; 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 + Holidays

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Louisville seeks a Corporate Controller to oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls during a growth phase. You will partner with the CFO, drive process improvements, and deliver accurate financial information to leadership and external stakeholders.

The role requires 8–10 years of accounting experience, CPA preferred, and a track record in financial services. Compensation is competitive with benefits and a strong culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation strongly preferred; MBA or equivalent advanced degree a plus.
• 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.

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 consolidate 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.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Process improvement

Leadership

Team development

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Louisville seeks a Corporate Controller to oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls during a growth phase. You will partner with the CFO, drive process improvements, and deliver accurate financial information to leadership and external stakeholders.

The role requires 8–10 years of accounting experience, CPA preferred, and a track record in financial services. Compensation is competitive with benefits and a strong culture.