Controller

LHH is assisting our Louisville-based financial services and insurance technology company in their search for a qualified Controller. Reporting to the CFO, the Corporate Controller will be responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls for the organization. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity of the company's financial data, driving process improvement across transactional finance functions, and supporting the CFO in delivering timely and accurate financial information to leadership and external stakeholders. The company operates in a dynamic growth phase with ongoing investments in leadership, infrastructure, controls, and systems. In addition to career growth, our client offers competitive compensation/benefits and a great culture.

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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• 15 days PTO and paid holidays

If you are interested in this job or other Accounting and Finance career opportunities from LHH Recruitment Solutions (pka Parker + Lynch), please email Angie Moller at View email address on click.appcast.io, or visit our website at

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