Controller

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close. Build an efficient, repeatable monthly close process focused on a timely, predictable cadence that meets sponsor and lender expectations. Reconcile franchisor-controlled membership billing to the general ledger and validate deferred / recurring membership revenue. Prepare accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements, ensuring consistency across multiple legal entities, clubs, and business units. Drive execution of Sage Intacct migration, including chart-of-accounts design, dimensional reporting, testing, data migration and cutover. Lead the transition from cash-basis to full accrual accounting. Stand up scalable, repeatable processes that support rapid new-club onboarding. Lead automation of AP, AR, and reconciliations to reduce manual work and outsourced-firm reliance. Integrate source systems (ABC Fitness billing, Paylocity payroll, Ramp) into the accounting stack as needed. Design and document internal controls across cash handling, purchasing, and membership revenue recognition. Ensure regulatory compliance (sales/use tax, property tax, and other state/local requirements) across all club locations. Conduct periodic self-audits to proactively identify risks and gaps. Initiate and control wires for new-club real estate/build costs, capital investments, and tax payments. Optimize working capital, balancing payables, receivables, and capital expenditure needs across an active build pipeline. Own fixed-asset accounting and construction-in-progress (CIP) tracking across the new-build pipeline. Track and report unit-level capital deployment against budget. Requirements Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience, including prior experience as a Controller CPA preferred Strong knowledge of GAAP Experience with multiple entities and intercompany relationships Experience with Sage Intacct a strong plus Experience supporting an ERP migration Experience in a private-equity a strong plus Franchise or multi-unit consumer-services experience (franchisor-controlled systems, royalty/reporting obligations) Multi-location, multi-state experience Experience in capital-intensive, asset-heavy operations Professional demeanor Attention to detail Hands on, comfortable leading a lean team Scrappy, start-up mentality work ethic Low ego, team player High integrity. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in GAAP-compliant financial reporting, multi-entity accounting, and ERP migration, with a strong focus on process automation and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead teams in capital-intensive environments while optimizing financial operations and controls. Highest-signal resume keywords GAAP Compliance Sage Intacct Experience ERP Migration Support Multi-Entity Accounting Franchise Experience ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Financial Statement Preparation Accrual Accounting Membership Revenue Recognition Internal Controls Design Capital Expenditure Optimization Accounts Payable Automation Accounts Receivable Automation Data Migration Chart-of-Accounts Design Construction-in-Progress Tracking Soft Skills Attention to Detail Professional Demeanor Team Player Leadership Scrappy Work Ethic Certifications & Qualifications CPA Industry Keywords Private Equity Multi-Location Experience Franchisor-Controlled Systems Asset-Heavy Operations Regulatory Compliance Tools & Technologies Sage Intacct ABC Fitness Billing Paylocity Payroll Ramp #J-18808-Ljbffr