VP of Accounting

Accounting Executive

We are looking for an accomplished accounting executive to lead corporate controllership for a publicly traded organization in Louisville, KY. This role is responsible for safeguarding the accuracy of financial reporting, strengthening the control environment, and guiding accounting operations across a complex multi-entity structure. The ideal candidate brings deep public company expertise, strong executive presence, and a track record of building high-performing teams that support growth and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the accounting function across business units and legal entities, creating consistent governance, policies, and financial oversight throughout the organization.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to deliver complete, accurate, and timely financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee core accounting areas such as the general ledger, revenue, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, leases, equity activity, and shared services operations.
• Evaluate key accounting estimates, accruals, reserves, and other significant judgments to ensure sound application of accounting standards.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, public company reporting obligations, and internal accounting policies while supporting high-quality external disclosures.
• Partner closely with technical accounting, treasury, investor relations, FP&A, legal, external auditors, and the Audit Committee on reporting matters and complex transactions.
• Manage the relationship with the independent audit firm, including quarterly review cycles, annual audits, and follow-up on audit-related matters.
• Strengthen the internal control framework by overseeing SOX compliance efforts, remediation plans, and continuous improvement of accounting processes.
• Support strategic activities such as acquisitions, divestitures, financing events, equity issuances, convertible debt arrangements, and process transformation initiatives.
• Build, coach, and develop a strong accounting leadership team capable of supporting a growing public company environment.