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Corporate Controller – Private Holding Company (3 Subsidiaries)

Gables Search Group

Cleveland, OH

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Cleveland, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago
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:
A privately held holding company is seeking a seasoned 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 & 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)
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About the Company

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Gables Search Group

Gables Search Group headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio has been a leader in search and placement nationwide since 2002.  Our company specializes in both direct and contract (temporary) staffing in all industries and disciplines.

At Gables Search Group, we connect exceptional professionals with outstanding organizations.  Our commitment to integrity, excellence, partnership, innovation, and respect sets us apart. With a personalized approach to recruitment, we ensure the perfect match between candidates and employers.

Whether you are a talented professional seeking new opportunities or an organization looking to build a high-performing team, Gables Search Group is here to guide you through the journey. Our success is built on the success of our clients and candidates, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the careers and businesses we serve.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
https://www.gablessearch.com/