Corporate Controller - Private Holding Company (3 Subsidiaries)

Corporate Controller - Private Holding Company (3 Subsidiaries)Location:Eastern suburb of Cleveland, OHCompensation:The compensation will consist of base salary commensurate with experience + Performance based bonus + Healthcare benefits + 401(k) plan + Paid vacationOpportunity Summary: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.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 necessaryQualifications:Certified Public Accountant (CPA)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 mentalityCandidates whose experience is primarily bookkeeping or transactional data entry will not be considered.Keywords: Group Controller, Multi-entity consolidations, Intercompany eliminations, Certified Public Accountant (CPA)