Controller-Burn Brands

Burn Boot Camp; United States; On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Burn Boot Camp is seeking a strategic Controller to lead and scale our accounting operations across a multi-entity organization in the United States. You will ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting, drive internal controls, manage audits and tax compliance, and partner with FP&A and technology teams to deliver accurate insights and scalable processes.

You will oversee 20+ entities, own the ERP configuration in NetSuite, and mentor a small accounting team while driving efficiency and growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA required.
• 10+ years of accounting experience with at least 5 years in a supervisory role; Controller experience preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP and multi-entity structures (LLCs, intercompany).
• Experience in franchise, retail, or multi-location businesses is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition, internal controls, and financial statement consolidations.

Responsibilities

• Own a timely monthly, quarterly, and annual close process with minimal post-close adjustments.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant financial statements across entities.
• Lead accounting for 20+ legal entities across Burn business models.
• Own external audit processes and coordinate with auditors.
• Oversee annual tax compliance across all entities with external advisors.
• Design and maintain robust internal controls and policies.
• Drive process improvements for efficiency and scalability; leverage AI/LLM tools.
• Manage daily accounting team operations including AP/AR, cash, and payroll reconciliation.
• Oversee NetSuite configurations and financial reporting in partnership with FP&A/Tech teams.
• Mentor and develop the accounting team and support treasury relationships.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

NetSuite ERP

Multi-entity accounting

Franchise/retail accounting

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Excel

Job description

Our mission at Burn Boot Camp is to inspire, empower, and transform lives through community-based fitness.

We are a dynamic community whose commitment to each other and the mission is one of a kind. We believe hard work is energizing, problem-solving is exciting, and competition is inspiring. Our resourceful, urgent, and innovative attitude creates a fast-paced environment where ideas are encouraged, decision-making is promoted, and saying "yes!" to uncharted territory is an everyday practice.

We aim to inspire, empower, and transform lives through community-based fitness.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We're looking for a strategic Controller to lead and scale our accounting operations across a complex, multi-entity organization. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, maintaining a strong internal control environment, overseeing compliance activities, and driving process improvements that support business growth. The Controller will serve as a key financial leader, partnering across departments to deliver accurate financial insights, enhance operational efficiency, and support strategic decision-making.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Leadership, Management, and Accountability
• Policy, Procedure, and Internal Controls
• Monthly Accounting Close
• Treasury-Related Functions

Roles and Responsibilities

• Own a timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close process with minimal post-close adjustments
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and GAAP compliance of all financial statements
• Lead and manage all accounting functions for 20+ legal entities across all Burn business models
• Own the external audit process end-to-end, including preparation of audit-ready schedules, coordination with auditors, and resolution of technical accounting issues
• Serve as an internal subject matter expert on complex accounting issues
• Oversee the annual tax compliance process across all entities, including review of information prepared by the accounting team, coordination with external tax advisors, and timely completion of federal, state, and local tax filings
• Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal control environment, including accounting policies, procedures, and control frameworks
• Recommend and implement process and system improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability
• Leverage emerging tools, including AI/LLM technologies, to drive efficiency, automation, and process scalability across accounting operations
• Oversee daily operations of the accounting team, including monthly financial close, AP/AR, cash management, and payroll oversight and reconciliation
• Own NetSuite ERP financial configuration and ensure integrity of system-driven financial reporting in partnership with FP&A / Technology teams
• Directly manage and develop the accounting team (~4 team members), including performance management and hiring
• Support treasury and banking relationships, including covenant reporting, compliance tracking, and lender deliverables
• Partner cross-functionally to support business decision-making through timely and accurate financial insights
• Own chart of accounts design and governance across the franchisee system

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS in Finance or Accounting, CPA required
• 10+ years of professional experience with at least 5 years prior supervisory experience in accounting; prior Controller experience preferred
• Highly competent and experienced user of NetSuite ERP
• Experience managing multi-entity structures (LLCs, S-corps, intercompany transactions)
• Experience in franchise, retail, or multi-location businesses is strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of revenue recognition, retail inventory accounting, state and local tax nexus, financial statement consolidations, and internal controls
• Experience building scalable processes in a high-growth, multi-unit environment
• High-character individual driven by accuracy, integrity, leadership, and accountability
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Demonstrated track record of increasing responsibility, process improvement, and cross-functional problem solving
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to operate across multiple mediums (in-person and digital)
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory, and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize deliverables and meet deadlines
• Advanced-level user of MS Office products, especially Excel

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.