Controller

Job Title: VP, Controller

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced VP, Controller to lead all accounting and finance functions across a growing family office and portfolio of operating companies. This is a newly created, high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the President and designed to take day-to-day financial oversight off ownership’s plate.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with public accounting and private industry experience, comfortable operating in a hands-on, multi-entity environment that includes real estate, CPG, restaurant operations, foundations, and investments. This position is fully in-office in Delray Beach, Florida.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting, finance, and reporting functions for CDS International Holdings and its portfolio companies
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple legal entities
• Review and approve financial statements, consolidations, and management reports
• Serve as the primary finance partner to the President, supporting strategic, investment, and growth initiatives
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and compliance efforts with external CPA and advisory firms
• Strengthen internal controls, financial visibility, and reporting accuracy across all entities
• Partner with operating company leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy
• Support liquidity planning, capital allocation, and acquisition diligence and integration
• Help modernize and transition legacy estate structures into a scalable family office model
• Build scalable financial processes while maintaining flexibility for founder-led businesses

Qualifications

• CPA required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s preferred)
• Background in public accounting and private industry
• Prior experience as a Controller, VP of Finance, or senior finance leader in a complex multi-entity environment
• Strong experience with Multi-entity consolidations
• Experience in CPG, manufacturing, or restaurant/hospitality accounting preferred
• Proven ability to work directly with ownership and senior executives
• Hands-on, detail-oriented leader with strong strategic judgment