Controller

Crunch Fitness

Controller managing accounting operations for a private-equity-backed Crunch Fitness platform. Leading financial systems improvement and supporting new-club expansion.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeAlabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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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.

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GAAP ComplianceSage Intacct ExperienceERP Migration SupportMulti-Entity AccountingFranchise Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationAccrual AccountingMembership Revenue RecognitionInternal Controls DesignCapital Expenditure OptimizationAccounts Payable AutomationAccounts Receivable AutomationData MigrationChart-of-Accounts DesignConstruction-in-Progress Tracking

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProfessional DemeanorTeam PlayerLeadershipScrappy Work Ethic

Tools & Technologies

Sage IntacctABC Fitness BillingPaylocity PayrollRamp

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Private EquityMulti-Location ExperienceFranchisor-Controlled SystemsAsset-Heavy OperationsRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Health insurance
Paid time off