Description:
Delavan Holdings is seeking a hands-on 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.
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Multi-entity shared services accounting environment
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Consolidated financial reporting ownership
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Oversight of Accounting, Payroll, and AP leadership functions
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Diversified operating portfolio across multiple industries
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Highly visible leadership role with executive interaction
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Opportunity to help build scalable accounting infrastructure from the ground up
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Build and manage consolidated financial reporting processes across all Delavan Holdings entities
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Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial packages including:
- Consolidated P&L
- Balance Sheet
- Cash Flow Reporting
- Oversee intercompany reconciliations and eliminations
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Establish reporting calendars and close timelines across entities
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Improve financial visibility and reporting consistency across the organization
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Oversee month-end and year-end close processes across multiple legal entities
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Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
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Support external audits, financial reviews, and lender reporting requirements
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Maintain chart of accounts governance and accounting system integrity
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Oversee fixed assets, capitalization policies, and depreciation schedules
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Provide day-to-day leadership to Accounting, Payroll, and AP management teams
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Serve as the primary escalation point for operational accounting issues
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Drive accountability through structured follow-up, ownership, and communication
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Support hiring, onboarding, development, and performance management activities
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Build scalable SOPs, controls, and process documentation
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Coordinate with external CPA firms, auditors, and financial institutions
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Support tax compliance activities across operating entities
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Ensure payroll tax compliance and year-end reporting accuracy
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Monitor regulatory changes and implement operational updates as needed
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Lead or support accounting system implementations and process improvements
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Improve workflow efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability
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Support GL mapping, reporting structure alignment, and data integrity initiatives
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Reduce manual processes through operational improvements and automation opportunities
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
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7+ years of progressive accounting experience
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3+ years of accounting leadership or management experience
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Multi-entity accounting experience required
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Strong understanding of:
- GAAP
- Consolidations
- Intercompany accounting
- Financial statement preparation
- ERP/accounting system experience
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Advanced Excel proficiency
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Strong communication and organizational skills
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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CPA license or active CPA candidacy
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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
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Experience supporting audits and financial reviews
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Industry exposure within automotive, hospitality, real estate, nonprofit, or related multi-entity environments
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Takes ownership without requiring constant oversight
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Builds structure and process where little currently exists
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Communicates proactively and clearly
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Develops strong teams and scalable workflows
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Identifies problems early and drives solutions
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Balances strategic thinking with operational execution
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$150,000 – $175,000 annual salary
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Full benefits package
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Paid time off and holidays
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Long-term career growth opportunity
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Executive visibility and influence within a growing organization
This position is fully onsite in Delavan, Wisconsin.
If you’re looking for a leadership accounting role where you can help build scalable financial operations inside a growing multi-entity organization, we’d like to speak with you.
