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)
Pay: $135,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
