Controller Jobs in Kentucky

Controller jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in Louisville, Lexington, and the Cincinnati-adjacent Northern Kentucky corridor, where finance and accounting leadership roles appear across manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics sectors at every level from assistant controller to VP of finance. Major employers with deep Kentucky roots including Humana, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, and Ashland Inc. hire controllers for both corporate and divisional finance functions. Demand is strongest for candidates with cost accounting, financial reporting, and GAAP compliance expertise. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles18
Top employerDHL
Top cityLouisville, KY
Cities hiring11
Work type60% On-site
Top industryFood

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Front Office | Rooms Controller
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Front Office | Rooms Controller
Omni Hotels
Louisville, Kentucky
Customer Service
Event Planning
Hospitality Management
10,000+

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Financial Controller
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Financial Controller
First C & D Holdings Company LLC (TANNING SALON DIVISIOIN, Kentucky)
Ashland, Kentucky
Accounting
Audit
On-Site

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Regional Controller (Remote)
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Regional Controller (Remote)
Schulte Hospitality Group
Louisville, Kentucky
Accounting
Business Analysis
$105k - $115k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in finance
5,001-10,000

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Finance Controller Manager
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Finance Controller Manager
DHL
Erlanger, Kentucky
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Finance Controller Internship - Spring 2027
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Finance Controller Internship - Spring 2027
Bosch
Florence, Kentucky
Biotech & Life Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Controller Jobs by City in Kentucky

Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Louisville
6 jobs
Erlanger
2 jobs
Bowling Green
2 jobs
Berea
1 job
Ashland
1 job
Paducah
1 job
Bardwell
1 job
Florence
1 job
Hawesville
1 job

Controller Job Market in Kentucky

A snapshot from current Kentucky openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

DHL1 open role
Levy1 open role
Bosch1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Food & Beverage
  • Staffing & Recruiting

What Kentucky Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in controller jobs across Kentucky.

  • CPA license issued or recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Accountancy required
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a directly related field required
  • Seven or more years of progressive accounting experience including supervisory responsibility
  • Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting standards, and internal controls
  • Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
  • Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes for mid-size or large organizations

Controller Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a controller in Kentucky?

Most Kentucky controller roles require a CPA license issued or recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Accountancy, which administers the Uniform CPA Examination and requires a bachelor's degree with qualifying accounting coursework. Beyond licensure, employers typically expect several years of progressive accounting experience, often in audit, public accounting, or a senior accounting role. Strong candidates have closed books for a full organization and managed at least one direct report.

Which companies hire controllers in Kentucky?

Kentucky controller roles are posted by DHL, Levy, and Bosch and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Kentucky's mix of large healthcare systems, automotive manufacturers, and regional financial services firms makes it a consistent market for controller-level finance talent.

Which Kentucky cities have the most controller jobs?

Louisville, Erlanger, and Bowling Green account for the largest share of controller openings in Kentucky. Louisville drives volume through its concentration of Fortune 500 and large regional employers in healthcare and logistics, Lexington draws from its university-anchored economy and growing professional services sector, and Northern Kentucky benefits from its proximity to Cincinnati's dense corporate base just across the state line.

Are there remote controller jobs in Kentucky?

Yes, and more than many finance roles. About 40% of controller openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on analysis, reporting, and system management rather than on-site operations. Financial reporting, budgeting, and consolidations are the functions most commonly performed remotely, while audit coordination and team oversight tend to require occasional in-office presence.

How can I get hired as a controller in Kentucky with little or no experience?

The most realistic path into a controller role without direct experience is through a senior accountant or accounting manager position at a Kentucky hospital system, manufacturing firm, or regional bank, where internal promotions into the controller seat are common. Large Kentucky employers such as University of Kentucky HealthCare and regional community banks regularly hire staff accountants and give them exposure to close processes and consolidations. Earning CPA licensure through the Kentucky State Board of Accountancy while building that base significantly accelerates the transition.

Where can I find and apply to controller jobs in Kentucky?

You can find and apply to controller jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location preference, and apply directly to the positions that fit.

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