Controller | Multi-Entity Shared Services Accounting

Delavan Holdings•Delavan, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Delavan Holdings is seeking a hands-on Corporate Controller to help lead and scale a growing Shared Services Accounting organization supporting multiple operating entities across a diversified portfolio of businesses. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing consolidated financial reporting, month-end close operations, accounting process improvement, and leadership across Accounting, Payroll, and Accounts Payable functions. The ideal candidate is both strategic and operational — someone comfortable leading teams while still diving into reconciliations, consolidations, reporting, and process detail when needed. This role is best suited for a builder-minded accounting leader who thrives in fast-moving, multi-entity environments where structure is actively being created and improved. This position reports directly to the Director of Tax & Shared Services Accounting and works closely with executive leadership across the organization.

Requirements

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
Strong understanding of Consolidations
Strong understanding of Intercompany accounting
Strong understanding of 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

Nice To Haves

CPA license or active CPA candidacy
Experience in Family office environments
Experience in Shared services organizations
Experience in Private equity-backed companies
Experience in Diversified holding companies
Experience with NetSuite
Experience with QuickBooks Online
Experience with Paylocity
Experience with 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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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