Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller – Private Holding Company (3 Subsidiaries)

Location:

Eastern suburb of Cleveland, OH

Compensation:

The compensation will consist of base salary commensurate with experience Performance based bonus Healthcare benefits 401(k) plan Paid vacation

Opportunity Summary:

Our client is a privately held company with multiple wholly owned subsidiaries, including a complex, inventory-driven aviation business located in Cleveland’s eastern suburbs. We’re partnering with them to find a hands-on Corporate Controller to become the 4th member of their executive leadership team. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who wants more than a traditional accounting role — they’re looking for a builder, operator, and strategic business partner who can help drive growth across multiple businesses. The role offers strong visibility, autonomy, and long-term upside.

Core Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for all entities
• Manage multi-entity consolidations and intercompany eliminations
• Maintain GAAP-compliant general ledgers
• Develop and manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Provide clear variance analysis and financial insight to ownership
• Maintain audit-ready financial records

Investment & Holding Company Accounting

• Record and reconcile private equity capital calls and distributions
• Track investment balances and valuations (as reported by fund managers)
• Record and reconcile marketable securities transactions
• Manage and report all investment-related cash inflows and outflows. (The Controller tracks and reports investments but does not make investment decisions.)

Operational & Working Capital Oversight

• Oversee invoicing and accounts receivable
• Oversee accounts payable and vendor payments
• Manage cash flow across entities
• Approve inventory acquisitions above defined thresholds
• Maintain disciplined purchasing and internal control procedures

Commission Administration

• Calculate and process sales commissions accurately and transparently

Internal Controls & Process Discipline

• Establish and enforce strong internal controls
• Improve accounting systems and reporting processes
• Operate independently without day-to-day reliance on outside accounting firms
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors when necessary

Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) desired but not required.
• Minimum 7 years of in-house Controller experience
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-entity accounting and consolidations
• Experience in inventory-based, manufacturing, or product-driven environments strongly preferred
• Experience with investment or fund accounting preferred
• Proven ability to manage financial operations in a fast-paced business
• Exceptionally detail-oriented and highly organized
• Strong analytical capability and professional judgment
• High integrity and ownership mentality

Keywords: Group Controller, Multi-entity consolidations, Intercompany eliminations, Certified Public Accountant (CPA)