Job Purpose
Right hand to the CFO, the Controller owns the accuracy, timeliness and integrity of all accounting operations for a private-equity-backed, multi-club Crunch Fitness platform in a high-growth build-out. This is a hands-on role, fully immersed in improving the company's accounting systems, processes and people — helping drive the transition from an outsourced accounting model to an in-house function and helping execute the implementation of Sage Intacct as the platform's core financial system. The Controller reconciles franchisor-controlled billing to the general ledger, supports lender covenant and sponsor reporting, and stands up the scalable processes and controls a growing platform requires. Success in this role means an accounting function that can support both rapid new-club expansion and eventual transaction diligence.
Key Characteristics of a Legendary Controller
· 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 Responsibilities
Financial Close & Reporting
· 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.
Systems Migration & Process Build (Sage Intacct)
· 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
Internal Controls & Compliance
· 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.
Cash Management &Treasury
· 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.
New-Club Build-Out & Fixed Assets
· Own fixed-asset accounting and construction-in-progress (CIP) tracking across the new-build pipeline
· Track and report unit-level capital deployment against budget.
Franchisor Reporting & Compliance
· Ensure accurate and timely royalty and franchise-fee calculations and reporting under the franchise agreements.
· Maintain compliance with franchisor financial reporting and audit obligations.
· Reconcile franchisor-provided data to internal records and resolve discrepancies.
Year End, Audit & Transaction Readiness
· Serve as the primary liaison for interim and annual audits.
· Ensure trial balance, general ledger, reconciliations, and roll forwards support an unqualified audit opinion with minimal adjustments.
· Assist CFO with year-end calculations related to deferred membership revenue, management incentive plan / profits interests, and ownership changes.
· Maintain the books in a diligence-ready, quality-of-earnings-friendly state to support future transactions.
· Work with external advisors on accurate and timely federal, state, and local tax compliance.
Team Leadership & Development
· Build, lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team from an outsourced model to an in-house function as the platform scales.
· Establish clear KPIs for the accounting function (e.g., days to close, error rates, audit adjustments).
· Cross-train team members to reduce single points of failure.
Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Which GL systems have you used, please list.
- Have you worked in a private-equity owned company?
- Base salary expectation?
Experience:
- Controller or Ast Controller: 2 years (Required)
- ERP implementation: 1 year (Preferred)
- franchise or multi-site retail companies: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jacksonville, FL 32245
