Corporate Financial 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 & ReportingPrepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for all entitiesManage multi-entity consolidations and intercompany eliminationsMaintain GAAP-compliant general ledgersDevelop and manage annual budgets and rolling forecastsProvide clear variance analysis and financial insight to ownershipMaintain audit-ready financial recordsInvestment & Holding Company AccountingRecord and reconcile private equity capital calls and distributionsTrack investment balances and valuations (as reported by fund managers)Record and reconcile marketable securities transactionsManage and report all investment-related cash inflows and outflows. (The Controller tracks and reports investments but does not make investment decisions.)Operational & Working Capital OversightOversee invoicing and accounts receivableOversee accounts payable and vendor paymentsManage cash flow across entitiesApprove inventory acquisitions above defined thresholdsMaintain disciplined purchasing and internal control proceduresCommission AdministrationCalculate and process sales commissions accurately and transparentlyInternal Controls & Process DisciplineEstablish and enforce strong internal controlsImprove accounting systems and reporting processesOperate independently without day-to-day reliance on outside accounting firmsCoordinate with external tax advisors and auditors when necessary Qualifications:Certified Public Accountant (CPA) desired but not required.Minimum 7 years of in-house Controller experienceDemonstrated experience managing multi-entity accounting and consolidationsExperience in inventory-based, manufacturing, or product-driven environments strongly preferredExperience with investment or fund accounting preferredProven ability to manage financial operations in a fast-paced businessExceptionally detail-oriented and highly organizedStrong analytical capability and professional judgmentHigh integrity and ownership mentality Keywords: Group Controller, Multi-entity consolidations, Intercompany eliminations, Certified Public Accountant (CPA)