Financial Controller

Displate Manufacturing, based in Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking a Financial Controller to lead its financial operations on site. The role blends hands-on accounting leadership with strategic finance insights to support growth within a mission-driven organization. You will ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and SOX while delivering robust reporting that informs key decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing, utilizing QuickBooks, Sage, or Xero.
• Ensure regulatory reporting compliance and maintain adherence to GAAP, IFRS, and Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations, account analyses, and month-end close with accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, cash management strategies, and reconciliation activities to optimize liquidity and financial stability.
• Lead the preparation of comprehensive financial statements such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure integrity of financial data.
• Collaborate on budgeting, variance analysis, and financial planning to support strategic decisions aligned with organizational goals.

Requirements

• Proven experience in accounting roles with a focus on corporate, governmental, or nonprofit sectors.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with GAAP, IFRS, SOX compliance requirements, and public accounting standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in technical accounting concepts including double-entry bookkeeping, debits and credits, general ledger reconciliation, and account analysis.
• Experience managing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions along with payroll processing.
• Excellent financial analysis skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to balance sheet management.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new financial software tools while maintaining high accuracy.

Technologies

• QuickBooks
• Sage
• Xero
• Power BI
• SQL
• BigQuery

Benefits

• 401(k) with 6% match
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What We’re Really Looking For

• A partner to the business who connects financial data to operational reality.
• A professional who thrives in a fast-moving environment.
• An analyst who simplifies complexity and delivers clear recommendations from large datasets.
• A proactive thinker who identifies inefficiencies and seeks to eliminate manual processes.

What Success Looks Like

• Reporting is trusted, with board presentations that are accurate and self-explanatory.
• Forecasts are realistic, updated proactively, and drive meaningful planning conversations.
• Finance operates ahead of risks, surfacing opportunities before they become obvious.
• Leaders make faster decisions backed by timely financial context.