Experience: Director
Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year
Job Details
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Right hand to the CFO, the Controller owns the accuracy, timeliness and integrity of all accounting operations for a private-equity-backed, multi-club 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.
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
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.
A bit about us:
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Our client is a growing fitness organization!
Why join us?
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Great benefits
Growing company
Top culture
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