Controller

• Serve as the organization's principal accounting officer
• Accountable for all financial reporting and accounting operations
• Lead a team of 812 accounting professionals
• Oversee full accounting functions including financial closes and transaction processing
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, provincial, and local tax regulations
• Coordinate responses to audit findings and implement corrective plans
• Lead optimization of ERP and financial reporting systems

Senior Director, 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.

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage the relationship with the company's external bookkeeping firm while developing the accounting capabilities, systems, processes, and internal controls needed to support Scout’s continued growth, including transitioning accounting responsibilities in-house over time.
• Maintain and continuously improve the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting policies to support a scaling organization.
• Partner cross-functionally to develop scalable business processes that integrate accounting, procurement, inventory management, manufacturing, and quality system requirements.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting and accounting processes, ensuring strong financial governance, segregation of duties, and audit-readiness as the company grows.
• Ensure compliance with government contract accounting requirements, including DCAA compliance, FAR/DFARS requirements, incurred cost submissions, and government contract accounting standards.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and revenue recognition across both government and commercial contracts, ensuring strong, well-controlled processes for every dollar in and out of the business.
• Oversee payroll processing and payroll accounting, ensuring accurate and timely pay, tax filings, and benefits administration in coordination with the company's payroll provider.
• Coordinate corporate tax compliance, including sales and use tax, state registrations, annual tax filings, 1099 reporting, and other regulatory filings in partnership with external tax advisors.
• Prepare accurate financial reporting and supporting schedules for executive leadership, investors, lenders, auditors, the Board, as well as program-related reporting required by government and commercial customers.
• Support the annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors, tax preparers, and legal counsel as needed.
• Partner with the CFO and finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial reporting, ensuring that financial information is clean, reconciled, and reliable.

• 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.

• Own and manage the general ledger on a day-to-day basis, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries and accruals.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Process and manage full-cycle payroll using Unanet and Paylocity, ensuring accurate and timely employee payments, proper labor allocations, and compliance with applicable payroll regulations.
• Manage year-end 1099 preparation and distribution, ensuring accuracy and timely filing in compliance with IRS requirements.
• Assist with the annual financial statement audit or review, serving as a key point of contact for auditors and preparing supporting schedules and documentation.
• Support year-end tax preparation in coordination with the company’s external tax partner, providing requested data and reconciliations in a timely manner.
• Oversee billing operations for cost-plus, T&M, and fixed-price government contracts.
• Ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and contract terms.
• Monitor unbilled receivables, contract funding limits, and billing milestones.
• Actively manage cash flow by tracking billing cycles and collections performance.
• Serve as the primary owner and day-to-day administrator of the Unanet ERP system, including contracts, rates, labor categories, and reporting configurations.
• Design and maintain internal controls appropriate for a lean accounting environment.
• Document, refine, and improve accounting processes and compliance procedures.
• Troubleshoot system issues and ensure data integrity across all accounting modules.
• Partner with operations, contracts, and HR teams to support program accounting needs.
• Provide financial data and reporting to leadership as needed.
• Support budgeting, financial modeling, and forecasting activities in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Partner with the Director of Finance and other stakeholders on process improvement initiatives and strategic projects, contributing operational accounting insight to drive efficiency and scalability.

Accounting Manager – 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

• Provide leadership to the accounting team
• Prepare and oversee financial statements
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Oversee the monthly close of the General Ledger
• Coordinate the annual audit process with external auditors
• Develop and implement financial policies and internal controls
• Oversee accounts payable processes and payroll operations
• Monitor cash flow and manage budgeting activities
• Assist in strategic financial planning and risk management initiatives
• Collaborate with the CFO and executive leadership on financial strategies

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage general ledger, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month/year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal/state regulations, and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Oversee chart of accounts structure and accuracy of departmental reporting.
• Monitor and analyze budget-to-actual performance; provide variance reports and recommendations.
• Support forecasting, financial modeling, and long-term financial planning.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial data.
• Coordinate annual financial audits and single audits (if applicable to grant funding).
• Prepare audit schedules and support external auditors with required documentation.
• Monitor compliance with organizational policies, contracts, grants, and regulatory rules.
• Oversee financial reporting for federal, state, county, Medicaid, and private grants/contracts.
• Ensure proper cost allocation, indirect cost rates, grant reimbursement tracking, and documentation.
• Work with program managers to ensure grant budgets and spending are aligned and compliant.
• Monitor cash flow, banking activity, and reserve balances.
• Approve bank reconciliations, manage capital assets, depreciation schedules, and debt obligations.
• Support insurance renewals, risk assessments, and fiscal policies.
• Oversee payroll journal entries and reconciliation to general ledger.
• Ensure accurate and timely AP/AR processing, vendor contracts, and purchasing approvals.
• Implement segregation of duties and approval workflows.
• Provide financial guidance to leadership, department heads, and Board Finance Committee.
• Contribute financial insight to strategic planning, contracts, expansion decisions, and cost-saving opportunities.

• Responsible for leading the company’s financial management operations
• Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements
• Supports corporate growth through accurate financial reporting, streamlined processes, and sound fiscal oversight
• Manages day-to-day accounting functions
• Supervises accounting staff
• Collaborates with executive leadership to provide financial insight, analysis, and forecasting that guide decision-making and ensure sustainable growth
• Oversees daily accounting operations, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash disbursements, labor distribution, and general ledger management
• Ensures all accounting transactions comply with GAAP, FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements
• Prepares and reviews month, quarter, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, indirect rate calculations, and management reporting
• Supports the preparation and submission of incurred cost submissions and participates in annual audits by coordinating with external auditors, DCAA, or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
• Develops and maintains effective internal controls
• Partnering with CEO and COO to prepare budgets, forecasts, cash flow analyses, and indirect rate models
• Oversees contract and project accounting
• Administers and optimizes Deltek Costpoint (or equivalent ERP)
• Professionally develops accounting staff to promote accuracy, accountability, and professional growth within the Accounting & Finance team
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local tax reporting requirements and filings.

Corporate Controller

• Lead financial oversight, reporting, and compliance activities
• Strengthen internal controls and financial procedures
• Oversee accounting operations, budgeting, payroll, and cash management
• Prepare and present financial reports for leadership, Board, and Finance Committee
• Support local chapter financial operations and treasurers
• Coordinate Form 990 preparation and other regulatory filings
• Oversee QuickBooks administration and financial systems
• Assist with implementation and integration of donor management/CRM systems
• Supervise and support the Staff Accountant
• Provide strategic financial recommendations that support ministry growth and sustainability

• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements
• Maintain internal controls and strengthen them as the company grows
• Coordinate external audits and manage relationships with auditors
• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes
• Implement and maintain accounting policies and procedures
• Oversee fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules
• Develop financial statements and work with finance to understand financial forecasts
• Monitor cash flow and working capital
• Manage banking relationships and credit facilities
• Oversee cash disbursements and optimize liquidity
• Partner with the Sr. Direct of Finance to guide financial strategy
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across financial systems
• Coordinate federal, state, and local tax filings
• Ensure compliance with sales tax, payroll tax, and other obligations

• Serve as the main point of contact and own various projects in the pipeline from the planning phase and prioritization through delivery and stabilization
• Lead and assist in the development, testing and implementation of project requirements
• Leverage problem solving and influencing skills to ensure project plans deliver on intent
• Review team’s progress and issues during projects, along with providing guidance and support to ensure timely delivery
• Contribute to Process Improvement through project development and knowledge sharing
• Build relationships and collaborate with both our local teams and with multiple teams across the organization on various corporate initiatives
• Have excellent communication and partnership skills essential for interacting and communicating with key stakeholders at all levels across the company to manage, inform and influence outcomes
• Facilitate the consistent use of the Agile methodology for delivering projects
• Present results, findings, risks and recommendations to Agile Team leadership and Global Finance stakeholder
• Display a passion for coaching and developing a team of associates through their leadership style

Manager, Accounting, Retail Bank – Agile Controllers

• Develops budgets and schedules for contract work.
• Performs and/or assists in analyses of all financials, such as funding, revenue & expense outlooks, variance analysis and internal systems reports.
• Devises, controls and implements all program financial reporting and advises management of financial status.
• Ensures all contractual deliverable requirements (e.g. billing, reports) are met.
• Facilitates proper invoicing to assigned customers and assists with the investigations of any outstanding accounts receivables (AR).
• Performs analysis to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks.
• Analyzes, tracks and maintains adequate funding for work at hand.
• Maintains accurate records of expenditures, prepares expenditure projections.
• Manages and submits timely requests to the government for additional funding.
• Incorporates contractual changes into control systems.
• Analyzes and tracks progress of work against contract items and reports on contract cost and schedule baselines.
• Devises analytical instruments to report or performs in-depth studies to determine optimum program plans.
• Leads interdepartmental development of program plans.
• Interfaces with vendors and customers, creates and tracks purchase orders.
• Performs investigations as required.
• Oversees and reports performance to ensure that contractual, cost and schedule objectives are met; arranges modifications as required.

Program Controller – Government

• 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

• Act as the company’s primary subject matter expert on complex US GAAP accounting issues; research, draft, and maintain technical accounting memoranda and corporate accounting policies.
• Proactively monitor, evaluate, and implement new FASB and SEC accounting pronouncements across the organization.
• Own the accounting framework for revenue recognition across multiple customer projects, applying ASC 606 to complex multi-element contracts including percentage-of-completion for construction projects.
• Partner with Commercial, Legal, and Project teams during contract negotiations to assess financial impacts and optimize revenue recognition structures.
• Establish and maintain robust accounting models for product and project warranties, incorporating historical data, engineering inputs, and failure rate analysis.
• Lead end-to-end preparation, review, and filing of all external financial reports — Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and Annual Proxy — including XBRL tagging and MD&A disclosures.
• Manage the accounting, valuation, and reporting for all equity-based compensation plans (ASC 718), including monthly SBC expense, EPS, and deferred tax impacts.
• Serve as the principal liaison to external auditors for technical accounting, equity, revenue, and SEC reporting areas.
• Direct maintenance and execution of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX 404) for all owned cycles.
• Drive continuous process improvements and automation within financial close and reporting workflows.

Assistant Controller

• Maintain project forecasts to assist the project team with effective financial planning.
• Work side-by-side with Project Managers as the Finance Representative on project teams.
• Build collaborative relationships with various ICF departments.
• Communicate with management regarding financial results and risks.
• Review and manage project monthly revenue recognition procedures, in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare and analyze project forecasting, including EAC and ETC.
• Set up and maintain projects in ERP (Deltek Costpoint).
• Assure data quality and ensure timely invoice processing.

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