Corporate Controller

Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead our accounting organization and support growth across 300+ locations. The role reports to the CFO and will oversee all corporate accounting functions, financial reporting, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 7+ years of accounting experience with leadership, and strong NetSuite and automation experience to accelerate reporting timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field and active CPA license.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge including ASC 805 and ASC 842.
• Experience with acquisition accounting and multi-entity consolidation.

Responsibilities

• Lead all corporate accounting functions and three Accounting Managers.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close and ensure timely financial reporting per U.S. GAAP.
• Drive five-business-day month-end close and continuous process improvements.
• Oversee consolidated financial statements, journals, reconciliations, and intercompany activity.
• Strengthen internal controls and partner with Operations, FP&A, and other departments.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Ramp

Job description

Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change is seeking an experienced, hands-on Corporate Controller to lead our accounting organization and support the continued growth of our multi-location automotive service business, which operates more than 300 locations.

This newly established leadership position, created following a recent promotion and organizational realignment within the Finance team, will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The Corporate Controller will oversee all corporate accounting functions, financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and day-to-day accounting operations.

The role will lead three Accounting Managers and their respective teams, with responsibility for accounts payable, fleet accounts receivable, revenue, cash, fixed assets, payroll, inventory, and other core accounting functions.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong accounting leader with a proven ability to develop teams, improve processes, and drive operational efficiencies. A key priority will be consistently sustaining our five-business-day month-end close while continuously identifying opportunities to accelerate reporting timelines through automation, process improvements, and enhanced accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

• Lead all corporate accounting functions, overseeing three Accounting Managers and their teams while establishing clear accountability, performance expectations, and professional development opportunities.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Consistently execute the five-business-day month-end close while driving continuous improvements to further accelerate reporting timelines without compromising accuracy or internal controls.
• Oversee consolidated financial statements, general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and intercompany transactions across multiple legal entities.
• Strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and standardized processes while partnering with Operations, FP&A, and other departments to support business objectives.

Technical Accounting & Acquisitions

• Serve as a technical accounting leader, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and providing guidance on complex accounting matters.
• Oversee acquisition accounting under ASC 805, including opening balance sheets, purchase price allocations, goodwill, intangible assets, and post-acquisition integration.
• Manage lease accounting under ASC 842, including lease modifications, impairments, and sale-leaseback transactions.
• Oversee accounting for complex debt and equity arrangements, fixed assets, inventory, and other significant balance sheet accounts, coordinating with external advisors as necessary.

Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Lead the annual financial statement audit process, serving as the accounting liaison with external auditors and ensuring timely completion of audit deliverables.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors on federal, state, and local tax compliance, including income taxes, sales and use taxes, and property taxes.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment, ensuring appropriate financial reporting controls, account reconciliations, and segregation of duties.

Systems, Automation & Process Improvement

• Lead ongoing optimization of NetSuite ERP and related accounting systems to improve reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and scalability.
• Drive automation and process improvements across accounts payable, expense management, reconciliations, and other accounting workflows, including continued optimization of Ramp.
• Identify opportunities to improve system integrations, eliminate manual processes, and enhance accounting efficiency across a growing multi-location organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; active CPA license required.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least four years in an accounting management or leadership role.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 805, ASC 842, debt accounting, and equity transactions.
• Direct experience with acquisition accounting, including opening balance sheets and purchase accounting.
• Experience leading accounting teams, overseeing consolidated financial reporting, and managing multiple accounting functions.
• Proven track record of improving month-end close processes, implementing accounting efficiencies, and meeting accelerated reporting deadlines.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP, accounting automation, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Big Four public accounting experience.
• Prior experience in a Corporate Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership role within a multi-unit retail, automotive service, or restaurant organization.
• Experience working in a private equity-backed, acquisition-driven business with multiple legal entities and a geographically dispersed operating footprint.
• Experience with Ramp, fixed asset management systems, lease accounting platforms, and other financial reporting automation tools.