Controller

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.

Controller - CPA

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Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a growing fitness organization!

Why join us?

Great benefits
Growing company
Top culture

Job Details

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.

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