Job description

Come work for the most enterprising, engaging, and exciting fitness company in all southern California, Gold’s Gym SoCal Group of Companies. We are the premiere health club of SoCal. Help spearhead the team to grow this premiere health club and impact the members of this dynamic organization. We set ourselves apart from the competition by:

• Offering premium health clubs at an affordable price
• Committing to having the most up-to-date equipment, programs, and products
• Being dedicated to creating a great member experience for every workout
• Having the cleanest, safest, and friendliest health clubs in Southern California

We are seeking a Controller, preferably with experience in multi-unit/multi-entity companies, who will assist with leading the team in setting up systems and processes that will enable the organization to scale from a current profile of 23 open Gold’s Gyms to 40 by the year 2025.

Our pledge to our future is focused on 4 major initiatives and you will experience us talking about these daily:

# Enhance the member experience

# Improve Employee Efficiency

#Retention

#40 X 2025

The person in this role will coordinate the daily progress and activities of the accounting staff and be responsible for delivering timely and accurate financial statements in a simplified and efficient manner. This person will also assist the CFO in their role in compiling backup financial information and analytics for monthly financial presentation meetings with the leadership group.

This is an onsite role at our office in Northridge, California.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop, prepare, and present all monthly reports, budgets, forecasts, and daily cash flow updates.
• General accounting functions including accruals, prepaid and amortization, recording journal entries, account reconciliations preparation, and fixed assets. Create an updated accounting and reporting cycle calendar that is visible to the entire team, and shows dependencies, and task owners so that all major deadlines are met consistently.
• Accurately prepare complex accruals, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Act as a liaison with our CPA form for PBC reports, financial results and follow-up questions to assure timely delivery of annual Reviewed Statements to satisfy lender covenants and the annual tax returns.
• Prepare and analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
• Develop and prepare annual budgets in alignment with the CFO and upload them to the ERP (Sage Intacct). We are a nimble organization and updated forecasts must also be uploaded in alignment with the CFO.
• Custom Report Writing is a core competency for this position. If extra training in Intacct reporting is necessary, the company will provide the resources to do so and this will be a critical initiative.
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and results.
• Provide technical support and advice within the company.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
• Provide input into the department’s goal-setting processes.
• Support month-end and year-end close process.
• Actively participate as a leader in ERP and other system upgrades or conversions.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles.
• Liaise with our CFO to improve financial procedures.
• Assist with Accounts Payable as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

In collaboration with the CFO, Director of Operations, and COO, Controller will oversee the daily activity of the office (Support Center) with a focus on the Accounts Payable Team and Staff Accountants. After learning our processes, members of the accounting team will become direct reports to the person in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This is not an exhaustive list. Duties may change at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Highly preferred is experience with Sage Intacct. Practical knowledge in a similar cloud- based application is acceptable with a commitment to learning Intacct as quickly as practical.
• Awareness of business trends.
• Strong familiarity with financial accounting statements.
• A desire to work in an engaging environment with big goals and a committed team.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience as an Accounting Supervisor, or Assistant Controller
• Practical management/leadership experience.
• Exposure to multi-unit or multi entity organizations
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field.
• Associates degree will be acceptable with proven related experience. Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like Sage Intacct (Our ERP) or Dynamics GP
• Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Advanced knowledge of custom report writing.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form and communicate the information effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and/or sit for long periods of time, use hands, fingers, handle, or feel, and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described throughout this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrates ability to understand customer is #1 both internally and externally.
• Ability to use sound business judgment and have strong analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the least amount of disturbance to all employees.
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to be proactive and self-directed.
• Effective listening skills.
• Effective delegation and follow-up skills.
• Effective planning and organization skills.
• Demonstrates ability to create a positive environment.
• Demonstrates willingness and openness for self-development.
• Ability to identify and use resources to improve overall operations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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