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 ESG disclosure strategy, governance, and reporting oversight and ensure readiness for evolving global ESG regulatory requirements (CSRD, ISSB)
• Own and oversee McCormick’s ESG disclosure strategy and reporting framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and leading practices
• Provide enterprise oversight of ESG disclosures across: Annual and sustainability reporting (e.g., Purpose-Led Performance Report)
• Regulatory filings and financial statements (as applicable)
• ESG ratings, rankings, and investor communications
• Ensure consistency, transparency, and alignment of ESG disclosures across all external channels
• Enable investor-grade ESG reporting, supporting regulatory compliance, investor confidence, and external credibility
• Establish and strengthen ESG reporting controls and audit readiness
• Define and maintain a robust ESG reporting control environment, aligned with SOX and financial reporting standards
• Conduct assurance readiness assessments and remediate gaps in ESG reporting processes and controls
• Oversee third-party assurance and attestation processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and reliability of ESG data
• Ensure appropriate documentation, audit trails, and system enablement for ESG reporting
• Partner with internal audit and external advisors to support audit readiness and continuous improvement
• Partner across the enterprise and build capability in ESG reporting and disclosures
• Serve as the primary liaison between Finance, Sustainability, Enterprise Risk Management, Legal, and Investor Relations to ensure alignment of ESG data, metrics, and disclosures
• Ensure ESG metrics are: clearly defined, consistently applied, aligned with external frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Support alignment between Sustainability strategy (targets, KPIs) and financial and regulatory disclosures
• Provide guidance to functions responsible for ESG data generation to ensure control, consistency, and reporting readiness
• Build enterprise capability through training and education on ESG reporting requirements, controls, and regulatory expectations
• Provide thought leadership on emerging ESG reporting trends, standards, and stakeholder expectations, helping to scale consistent, high-quality ESG data and disclosures across the organization

ESG Controller

• Oversee the company’s accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and financial integrity across all business functions.
• Manage the accounting team and lead the processes for financial close, audits, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process end-to-end, ensuring financials are accurate, complete, and delivered on a consistent, reliable timeline.
• Establish and enforce a disciplined close calendar with clear deadlines, ownership, and review controls.
• Review and approve all journal entries, accruals, and financial statements, ensuring they are fully supported and aligned with GAAP.
• Identify breakdowns in the close process and implement improvements that increase accuracy, speed, and consistency.
• Deliver financial reporting that is clear, explainable, and actionable for leadership.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled monthly, supported, and reviewed, with no aged or unexplained balances.
• Build and enforce standardized reconciliation processes, including documentation, review, and approval workflows.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies across systems (GL, payroll, billing, bank activity) to ensure full alignment.
• Maintain clear, accurate visibility into cash and financial position at all times.
• Own all treasury functions, including cash management, banking relationships, and liquidity oversight.
• Monitor cash flow, forecast needs, and ensure sufficient funding across accounts and programs.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, cash movement, and controls around disbursements and receipts.
• Develop, own, and continuously improve the company’s internal control environment across all financial operations.
• Establish clear ownership, segregation of duties, and approval structures to reduce risk and ensure accountability.
• Proactively identify control gaps and implement practical, sustainable solutions.
• Ensure audit readiness at all times with clean documentation and support.
• Serve as the primary lead for audits and regulatory reviews.
• Own and oversee all accounting functions, including GL, AP, AR, payroll accounting, and financial reporting for all entities.
• Take accountability and provide hands-on leadership for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial operations.
• Ensure strong coordination between accounting, billing, payroll, and operations to support clean financial outcomes.
• Continuously evaluate and improve accounting processes using current technologies, automation, and best practices.
• Make practical recommendations to leadership on tools, systems, and process changes that improve efficiency and control.
• Partner with IT and operational teams to streamline data flow and eliminate system gaps.
• Build scalable, repeatable processes that reduce manual work and reliance on individuals.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools that provide visibility into financial performance.
• Create clear metrics around profitability, cost drivers, and operational efficiency.
• Deliver insights that help leadership understand performance and make informed decisions.
• Lead, manage, and develop the accounting team, establishing clear expectations, ownership, and accountability.
• Train and mentor staff, strengthening technical skills, consistency, and performance over time.
• Build a team that can execute a disciplined close, strong reconciliations, and reliable reporting.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key financial partner across the organization, working closely with operations, leadership, and other departments.
• Communicate financial information clearly and effectively to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in client-facing discussions as needed, representing the financial function with credibility and clarity.

Vice President, Finance – Controller

• Direct a global team of finance directors and their teams of accountants, maximizing collaboration, communication, professional development, and achievement of team objectives
• Develop the professional, spiritual, and social capabilities of staff to enhance personal growth and effective performance aligned with IJM’s mission
• Recruit, retain, and develop a global accounting team with strong technical and analytical capabilities and excellent internal customer service skills
• Develop annual and long-term strategies for the global accounting team aligned with divisional and organizational goals
• Serve as backup for the Senior Vice President, Accounting
• Maintain close relationships with regional leadership, program, and grants management staff to strengthen financial operations and support program goals
• Collaborate with regional leadership to ensure global finance standardization efforts are appropriate, clearly communicated, documented, and supported with training
• Partner with revenue accounting, treasury, and FP&A teams on areas of intersecting responsibility
• Develop and update global accounting and finance policies and procedures to ensure internal controls, consistency, and compliance with local, donor, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with regional and country finance leaders to develop and update local supplement and best practice manuals
• Partner with the Grants Management team to develop grant management resources and support staff training and award start-up workshops
• Identify training needs and provide resources to support continuous improvement and professional development of finance staff
• Provide coaching and mentoring to team members to support professional and spiritual growth
• Develop and enhance training materials and accounting guidance for field office onboarding and ongoing support
• Provide on-site financial support and training to field offices as needed
• Oversee document management for global consolidated financial operations and award documentation to support annual audits
• Oversee preparation and review of award budgets to ensure accurate costing and full cost recovery
• Lead monthly global consolidation, review, and reconciliation of income, expenses, and balance sheet accounts in accordance with GAAP
• Support and review grant implementation, expenditure analysis, and reporting to ensure compliance with donor terms and conditions
• Monitor and enforce compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Identify and recruit qualified finance staff to support IJM’s strategic goals and mission
• Serve as a resource to country directors and regional leadership in finance staffing, job design, recruitment, and training

Assistant Controller, Global Finance & Accounting

• Provide financial oversight for assigned business units totaling approximately $100 million in annual revenue
• Supervise accounting and administrative personnel supporting assigned operations
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and operational reporting packages
• Ensure financial reporting accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Analyze operating results and variances to budget, forecast, and prior periods
• Provide recommendations to improve profitability, cash flow, and financial performance
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Serve as the primary financial partner to Business Unit Presidents and operational leadership teams
• Collaborate with leadership to evaluate business performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Support strategic planning, operational decision-making, and growth initiatives
• Communicate financial results, trends, risks, and opportunities to management
• Assist in developing action plans to improve financial and operational performance
• Partner with business unit leadership to prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Monitor performance against financial targets and key performance indicators
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Review monthly bank reconciliations and monitor unusual activity
• Oversee cash management, disbursements, and collections
• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls and financial processes
• Support annual audits and compliance requirements
• Assist with sales, use, and income tax reporting as required
• Train, mentor, and develop accounting and administrative staff

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