
Controller
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
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The Controller will lead the accounting function for a growing organization in Georgetown, Kentucky. The role oversees daily financial operations, guides a small accounting team, and delivers reporting to support business decisions. This hands-on accounting leader will strengthen processes, maintain accuracy, and provide financial insight to company leadership.
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Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function for a growing organization in Georgetown, Kentucky. This position will oversee daily financial operations, guide a small accounting team, and deliver reliable reporting that supports sound business decisions. The role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can strengthen processes, maintain accuracy, and provide thoughtful financial insight to company leadership.
Responsibilities:
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Direct the full accounting cycle, including ledger activity, payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory-related transactions.
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Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with a high standard of accuracy and timeliness.
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Drive the completion of month-end and year-end close activities, bringing schedules and reporting fully up to date.
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Review balance sheet accounts, investigate variances, and resolve reconciliation issues promptly.
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Monitor cash position and working capital trends while preparing forecasts to support operational planning.
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Lead, coach, and prioritize the work of a small accounting staff to improve performance, accountability, and collaboration.
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Act as the primary accounting resource for the Epicor ERP environment, including staff guidance, data review, and process optimization.
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Strengthen internal controls, maintain documentation standards, and coordinate required information for external tax and financial review partners.
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Build annual budgets and forecasts, evaluate results against plan, and explain financial performance, cost trends, and profitability drivers. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
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At least 7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including leadership of accounting personnel or functions.
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Prior experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or comparable role.
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Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement preparation.
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Background working in a small business or entrepreneurial setting is highly preferred.
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Experience with ERP systems, with Epicor expertise strongly preferred.
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Advanced Excel skills and the ability to create meaningful financial reports and analyses.
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Proven ability to improve accounting workflows, implement controls, and manage multiple deadlines with strong attention to detail.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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