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.

• Lead accounting operations and the team.
• Own a fast, reliable month-end close — and make it faster with AI.
• Modernize AP, AR, and expense workflows.
• Deliver financial reporting and insight.
• Own revenue recognition and technical accounting.
• Lead audit readiness.
• Manage payroll, tax, treasury, and compliance.
• Partner across the business.

• Provide executive oversight of monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation processes.
• Collaborate with the Global Controller in the review key financial outputs including consolidated reporting, balance sheet reviews, and executive decks.
• Establish and uphold consistent accounting policies and documentation standards.
• Provide oversight and escalation support to ensure alignment between global accounting policies and Shared Services execution.
• Partner with Division and market finance teams to resolve complex accounting issues and drive alignment on accounting treatment and reporting expectations.
• Provide governance over statutory reporting, external audits, and regulatory compliance activities, ensuring risks are proactively identified and managed.
• Provide direct leadership, performance management, and development for two Associate Manager-level direct reports responsible for accounting for Division Headquarters, quarterly reporting and consolidations, and the corresponding executive deliverables.
• Ensure effective coordination across global teams, including Shared Services, third-party providers, and international finance partners.

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