Controller | Multi-Entity Shared Services Accounting

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Build and manage consolidated financial reporting processes across all Delavan Holdings entities
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial packages including:
  • Consolidated P&L
  • Balance Sheet
  • Cash Flow Reporting
• Oversee intercompany reconciliations and eliminations
• Establish reporting calendars and close timelines across entities
• Improve financial visibility and reporting consistency across the organization

Accounting Operations & Close Management

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes across multiple legal entities
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Support external audits, financial reviews, and lender reporting requirements
• Maintain chart of accounts governance and accounting system integrity
• Oversee fixed assets, capitalization policies, and depreciation schedules

Team Leadership

• Provide day-to-day leadership to Accounting, Payroll, and AP management teams
• Serve as the primary escalation point for operational accounting issues
• Drive accountability through structured follow-up, ownership, and communication
• Support hiring, onboarding, development, and performance management activities
• Build scalable SOPs, controls, and process documentation

Compliance & External Partnerships

• Coordinate with external CPA firms, auditors, and financial institutions
• Support tax compliance activities across operating entities
• Ensure payroll tax compliance and year-end reporting accuracy
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement operational updates as needed

Systems & Process Improvement

• Lead or support accounting system implementations and process improvements
• Improve workflow efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability
• Support GL mapping, reporting structure alignment, and data integrity initiatives
• Reduce manual processes through operational improvements and automation opportunities

Qualification & Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3+ years of accounting leadership or management experience
• Multi-entity accounting experience required
• Strong understanding of:
  • GAAP
  • Consolidations
  • Intercompany accounting
  • Financial statement preparation
• ERP/accounting system experience
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• CPA license or active CPA candidacy
• Experience in:
  • Family office environments
  • Shared services organizations
  • Private equity-backed companies
  • Diversified holding companies
• Experience with:
  • NetSuite
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Paylocity
  • Ramp
• Experience building consolidated reporting frameworks from the ground up
• Experience supporting audits and financial reviews
• Industry exposure within automotive, hospitality, real estate, nonprofit, or related multi-entity environments

What Success Looks Like

• Takes ownership without requiring constant oversight
• Builds structure and process where little currently exists
• Communicates proactively and clearly
• Develops strong teams and scalable workflows
• Identifies problems early and drives solutions
• Balances strategic thinking with operational execution

Benefits

• Full benefits package
• Paid time off and holidays
• Long-term career growth opportunity
• Executive visibility and influence within a growing organization