Controller

Fitness and Wellness Professional Services

Including 9 Fitness Centers located in the metropolitan area

Position Description

Job Title:  Controller

Department:  Regional Team

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Prepared By: Ian Sharpe

Prepared Date:  06/11/26

Summary: The Controller will report to the CFO and is responsible for the direction, coordination, and evaluation of the organizations’ accounting and financial operations, including financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, budgeting, internal controls, financial analysis and planning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements for 9 fitness centers and related service companies
• Timely and accurate processing of vendor payments
• Monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and membership statistics
• Coordination of year end audit work with the independent accountants
• Preparation of annual operating and capital budgets
• Implementing and maintaining a fixed asset inventory system
• Monitoring and compliance with all financial covenants
• Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal controls and checks across all departments
• Other responsibilities as may be assigned

Management Responsibilities: The Controller will manage the daily operations of the finance function, including the supervision of the Payroll & Accounts Payable Supervisor and the Accounts Payable Coordinator. In addition, the controller will work collaboratively with the CFO and the regional directors, general managers and other management team members.                                                 

Competencies:

To effectively perform in this position, the Controller will demonstrate the following competencies:

Accounting and Reporting – Consistently analyze financial data and present reports in an accurate and timely manner.

Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities. The Controller will partner with the CFO, senior leadership and human resource to enhance and better integrate finance, HR and IT functions.

Communications - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification. Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Works well with difficult or emotional customers and situations.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge and analyzes the market and competition.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this position the Controller will have a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and a minimum of three years public accounting or equivalent experience. The Controller will have strong computer skills, including an advanced working knowledge of Excel and QuickBooks. Experience in the fitness industry is a plus along with a working knowledge of membership management systems.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment and physical demands are consistent with a normal business office setting and may require periods of prolonged sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary:

$110K - $120K