Controller

About City Wide City Wide Facility Solutions is a leading national facility services company with a growing portfolio of franchise and corporate-owned locations. Our KC/PAL portfolio includes six Partner Affiliate Locations (PALs) that rely on accurate, timely, and scalable accounting operations to support business growth and client service. Position Overview We’re seeking an experienced Controller to own the end-to-end accounting function for six PAL locations. This role is accountable for accurate and on-time monthly close, financial reporting, team leadership, and continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate thrives in a multi-entity environment, partners closely with non-financial leaders, and builds scalable accounting infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Own day-to-day accounting operations for KC and PAL locations, including billing, vendor payments, cash management, general ledger, and reconciliations. Lead the full month-end close for all six PAL locations, ensuring entries, accruals, reconciliations, reviews, and financial reporting are completed accurately by Business Day 6 . Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports in compliance with GAAP and internal standards. Build, lead, and develop the accounting team: assess capacity, define roles, hire/onboard talent, plan workload, cross-train, coach, and manage performance. Serve as the primary accounting partner to PAL leadership, providing proactive updates on close status, financial results, cash flow, and emerging issues; translate financial data into actionable insights. Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor requests. Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in partnership with operations and other departments. Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with City Wide standards and regulatory requirements. Drive process standardization, automation, and scalability: evaluate workflows, implement technology solutions, and reduce manual effort to shorten close timelines and improve accuracy. Own and monitor KSF dashboards tracking close performance, financial health, service levels, team capacity, and process improvement; address trends or gaps proactively. Act as a key escalation point, modeling City Wide’s values and servant leadership approach. Perform other duties as necessary to support business needs. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred. Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience (financial reporting, G/L, AR/AP, budgeting, reconciliations), with demonstrated ownership of month-end close in a multi-entity or multi-location environment. At least 3 years of people leadership experience, with proven success building, hiring, developing, and holding teams accountable. ERP system experience required; Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central preferred. Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, lookups, multi-scenario modeling, and analysis of large data sets. Strong organizational, executive/client-facing communication, and leadership abilities; able to translate financial information for non-financial leaders and build trusted relationships. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), CRM systems , and Power BI . Solid technical accounting foundation and understanding of GAAP . Experience in client-facing accounting, outsourced accounting, franchise accounting, professional services, or multi-unit operations strongly preferred. Demonstrated success standardizing accounting processes and implementing workflow or technology automation to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. Comfortable operating in a growing, changing environment with a builder mindset and ability to create scalable processes, documentation, and team structure. City Wide Facility Solutions offers a competitive compensation and benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability . More on City Wide... City Wide Facility Solutions is a fast-growing company with over 100 franchise locations across the United States and Canada. Founded in 1961, City Wide Facility Solutions is the largest management company in the building maintenance industry. We have over 60 years in the business and continue to experience high growth and profitability across our franchise businesses. Our culture supports the company’s Mission to create a Ripple Effect by positively impacting the people and communities they serve. Read more about City Wide at City Wide is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr