What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Career Movement?
A PE-backed, fast-growing multi-unit fitness franchisee is looking for a Controller to lead their accounting function out of their Richmond, VA headquarters. This is a fully onsite role with direct CFO partnership and real influence over how the finance function scales.
What the role looks like:
You will own month-end close, financial reporting, cash flow management, and the full accounting team. You will partner with the CFO on forecasting and budgeting, and you will bring the process discipline and technical depth a growing, asset-heavy operation demands.
What makes it interesting:
This is not a quiet back-office seat. The company operates 40 locations across nine states and is actively building the financial infrastructure to support continued growth. The lease portfolio is complex, the cost allocation picture is real, and you will be a key voice in how the company reports and plans. A new permanent CFO steps in mid-June -- the person who joins now gets to help shape that relationship from the start.
What they are looking for:
5-7 years in a Controller role (title, not just experience), strong NetSuite proficiency, solid GAAP and accrual accounting fundamentals, lease accounting experience (ASC 842), and a background in multi-unit or asset-heavy environments. Multi-location restaurant, retail, hospitality, or similar backgrounds translate well. Fitness experience is not required. CPA is a plus, not a requirement.