Controller

THIRTEENTH FLOOR ENTERTAINMENT GROUP•Denver, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group is a themed immersive entertainment company and is the world’s largest operator of Halloween themed live event properties and location-based entertainment experiences. We are the only company in the country to produce haunted house attractions on a national scale across eighteen markets from Florida to California. A rapidly growing, fast-paced, and exciting company, with primary offices located in Denver, Colorado, our properties are world class, and we believe that if we are going to truly entertain, we must push the boundaries of what is expected to deliver an astonishing experience, every time. A curious, always learning, flexible approach to the task at hand is imperative to this role. If this excites you, keep reading! Position Summary The Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for the integrity of the company’s financial records, accounting operations, internal controls, financial reporting, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A). This role leads the day-to-day accounting function and owns the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes for a multi-entity event and entertainment business. This position is based at the company’s corporate office in Denver and is best suited for a hands-on leader who can operate effectively in a fast-paced, seasonal, and production-driven environment. The Controller partners closely with the CFO, executive leadership, and operating teams to drive financial discipline and informed decision-making across corporate, venue, attraction, and event operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
CPA strongly preferred.
7-10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, FP&A Manager, or similar capacity.
Demonstrated experience leading monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls in a multi-entity environment.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation.
Hands-on experience owning or heavily supporting FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial modeling.
Experience in event, entertainment, hospitality, venue, seasonal, multi-location, or other operationally complex businesses strongly preferred.
Proven ability to manage deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with seasonal peaks.
Strong systems knowledge, including ERP/accounting platforms, payroll systems, expense management tools, and advanced Excel skills.
Experience with payroll oversight, cash flow management, and coordination of tax and audit processes.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with finance, operations, production, and executive teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in private equity-backed, founder-led, or high-growth operating environments.
Experience with show-, project-, attraction-, or location-level cost tracking and reporting.
Familiarity with multi-state operations and related compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead all core accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, fixed assets, and cash management.
Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Oversee consolidation of multiple entities, locations, and event-related operating results.
Establish, maintain, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to protect company assets and support audit readiness.
Manage the annual financial statement audit and coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other outside partners.
Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local tax filings, business licenses, and other regulatory reporting requirements in coordination with outside tax partners.
Own the company’s FP&A processes, including annual budgeting, reforecasts, and financial modeling to support near-term and seasonal planning, event profitability, and capital decisions.
Prepare and maintain rolling forecasts for revenue, margin, and cash flow, incorporating seasonal event calendars and key operational drivers.
Perform monthly variance analysis versus budget and prior periods; synthesize key drivers and present actionable insights and recommendations to the CFO and leadership team.
Develop and enhance management reporting and KPI dashboards (by venue, event, attraction, and channel) that support operational and strategic decisions across the business.
Build and update financial models to evaluate new events, attractions, locations, and other growth initiatives, including scenario and sensitivity analysis.
Monitor cash flow, banking activity, and short-term liquidity needs; support weekly and periodic cash forecasting.
Review event-, attraction-, or location-level actual-to-budget reporting and partner with operations leaders on expense tracking, accruals, and cost visibility.
Ensure timely processing and strong controls around payroll, event settlements, vendor payments, purchasing card activity, employee expense reimbursement, and revenue recognition.
Maintain and optimize accounting and finance systems, reporting tools, chart of accounts, and accounting workflows.
Partner with operations, production, and other departments to translate financial insights into operational actions.
Oversee the accounting function, including assigning priorities, reviewing work product, developing staff, and building scalable processes for a growing organization.
Serve as a key business partner to the CFO and leadership team, providing clear, concise financial information and recommendations to support decision-making.
Help define future finance org design, including potential FP&A and accounting support roles as the company grows.