Corporate Controller – Private Holding Company (3 Subsidiaries)

<div><strong>Corporate Controller – Private Holding Company (3 Subsidiaries)</strong></div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Location</strong>:</div> <div> </div> <div>Eastern suburb of Cleveland, OH</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Compensation</strong>:</div> <div> </div> <div>The compensation will be consist of base salary commensurate with experience + Performance based bonus + Healthcare benefits + 401(k) plan + Paid vacation</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Opportunity Summary</strong>:</div> <div> </div> <div>A privately held holding company is seeking a seasoned, CPA-qualified Controller to lead financial operations across multiple wholly owned subsidiaries, including a complex, inventory-driven operating business in the aviation sector. This is a senior-level, hands-on role responsible for multi-entity financial reporting and consolidations, budgeting and forecasting, cash and working capital management, internal controls, and investment accounting oversight. Reporting directly to ownership, the Controller will operate with significant autonomy and play a key role in driving financial discipline and performance. This onsite position is based in an eastern suburb of Cleveland, Ohio and is ideal for an experienced Controller who thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong>:</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Financial Leadership &amp; Reports</strong></div> <ul> <li>Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports for all entities</li> <li>Manage multi-entity consolidations and internal eliminations</li> <li>Maintain compliant general ledgers following GAAP standards</li> <li>Create and oversee yearly budgets and ongoing forecasts</li> <li>Provide detailed variance analysis and financial insights to management</li> <li>Ensure financial records are ready for audits at any time</li> </ul> <div><strong>Investment &amp; Company Accounting</strong></div> <ul> <li>Record and balance private equity investments</li> <li>Keep track of investment balances and valuations from fund managers</li> <li>Track and balance transactions of marketable securities</li> <li>Manage and report investment-related cash flow movements</li> </ul> <div><strong>Operational &amp; Cash Oversight</strong></div> <ul> <li>Supervise invoicing and collections</li> <li>Manage accounts payable and vendor payments</li> <li>Oversee cash flow among different entities</li> <li>Approve large inventory purchases</li> <li>Maintain strict purchasing and internal control protocols</li> </ul> <div><strong>Commission Management</strong></div> <ul> <li>Accurately calculate and process sales commissions</li> </ul> <div><strong>Controls &amp; Process Discipline</strong></div> <ul> <li>Establish and enforce internal controls</li> <li>Enhance accounting systems and reporting processes</li> <li>Work independently without constant support from external firms</li> <li>Collaborate with outside tax advisors and auditors when required</li> </ul> <div> </div> <div><strong>Qualifications</strong>:</div> <ul> <li>Certified Public Accountant (CPA)</li> <li>At least 7 years of in-house Controller experience</li> <li>Proven track record managing multi-entity accounting and consolidations</li> <li>Experience in inventory-based or manufacturing environments preferred</li> <li>Experience with investment or fund accounting is a plus</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to handle financial operations in a fast-paced setting</li> <li>Highly detail-oriented and organized</li> <li>Strong analytical skills and professional judgment</li> <li>High integrity and sense of ownership</li> </ul> <div>Candidates with primary bookkeeping or data entry experience will not be considered.</div> <div>Keywords: Group Controller, Multi-entity consolidations, Intercompany eliminations, Certified Public Accountant (CPA)</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>How to Apply &#8211; Click the Apply button and follow the application instructions.</strong></div>