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Controller jobs in Louisville, KY
Controllers run the accounting function of a company. They own the close process, financial reporting, and internal controls, and manage the accounting team that keeps the numbers accurate and audit-ready.
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$39–$96/hr
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$127k
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for market activities. Point of contact for market finance and operations teams for assurance about accuracy and completeness of financials. reports to the Accounting Manager. Special projects as assigned Additional : Co…
Added - 10 hours ago 39250 | Interim Controller Accounting/Finance Louisville, Kentucky | Contract Job Description Seeking a contract... ...for the monthly close process, the consolidation of financial reports and ensuri…
Estimator Miranda Construction | Full-Time At Miranda Construction, our core values are the foundation of who we are. Wisdom, creativity, community, joy, diversity, and commitment influence how we make decisions, support…
A respected flooring contractor is seeking a Flooring Estimator to add to their team. This company has a diverse portfolio of projects in the flooring industry and is looking to add a individual that shares their passion…
$110k - $160k
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estimating for commercial construction projects, excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and…
$65k - $100k
operating at a ratio of 60% Tax, 30% write up's, & 10% Audit work. Tax Associate Responsibilities: Organizing and analyzing clients' financial information Taking advantage of opportunities to minimize tax liability throu…
$105k - $145k
governmental, and ERISA audits, as well as reviews and compilations in the office or remotely! Audit Manager Functions: Manage financial statement audits, reviews, compilations, and special projects. Identify accounting,…
$80k - $150k
Gpac has partnered with a general contractors looking to add a Senior Estimator to their team. They are specifically looking for a Senior Estimator with structural concrete and steel to lead a new team. Senior Estimator…
$80k - $120k
Comp Range: $80k-$120k Are you an experienced, hardworking Drywall Estimator who strives for top-quality results? A well-established Drywall Contractor with a reputation for excellence in delivering high-quality, large-s…
Our client is a recognized Facade organization with a proven track record of success. If you are a dynamic Estimator with strong glass and glazing or facade estimating experience, and a passion for success, We are very i…
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What controllers earn in Louisville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $39–$52 | $82k–$109k |
| Mid level | $52–$70 | $109k–$146k |
| Senior | $68–$96 | $141k–$200k |
Adjusted for the Louisville market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
GAAP and technical accountingFinancial reportingInternal controlsTeam managementMonth-end and year-end closeAudit managementERP systems (NetSuite, SAP)Cash flow managementProcess documentation
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How have you improved a close process you inherited?
Give the before and after in days, and the specific changes: reconciliation cadence, checklist ownership, or automation. Show the team came along with the change.
Tell me about your experience managing an external audit.
Describe owning the PBC list, keeping schedules ready year-round, and how the audit concluded — ideally with no material adjustments and a shorter fieldwork period.
How do you design internal controls without slowing the business down?
Show risk-based thinking: strong controls where dollars and fraud risk concentrate, lighter touch elsewhere, and automation where judgment is not needed.
How do you develop and retain your accounting team?
Mention clear ownership of areas, cross-training to remove single points of failure, and giving seniors visible stretch work like audit or systems projects.
Describe a technical accounting issue you had to research and resolve.
Pick something real — revenue recognition, leases, capitalization — and walk through the guidance you applied and how you documented the position.
How do you work with FP&A and the CFO?
Frame the controller as the source of trustworthy actuals: clean, timely closes that let FP&A forecast and the CFO speak to the board with confidence.
Tell me about a time you found or prevented a material problem.
Show vigilance plus process: how the issue surfaced, how you contained and corrected it, and the control you added afterward.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For controllers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with the scope you controlled: revenue, entity count, team size, and audit firm relationships.
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Quantify close discipline, for example a consistent five-day close across a multi-entity consolidation.
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Name clean audit outcomes and any first-year audits or system implementations you led.
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Include CPA licensure prominently; most controller postings treat it as required.
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Show a systems story, such as migrating from QuickBooks to NetSuite, since controllers often own that transition.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Senior Accountant
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Accounting Manager
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Assistant Controller
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Controller
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VP of Finance / CFO
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