Director of Corporate Accounting

WellBiz Brands•Denver, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Corporate Accounting leads the corporate accounting and financial reporting function for WellBiz Brands’ multi-brand franchise platform. This role owns the month-end and year-end close and consolidated financial statements across all legal entities, and oversees technical accounting, intercompany accounting and consolidation, sales and use tax compliance, and the annual financial statement audit. The Director partners with FP&A, Operational Accounting, and business leadership to ensure the financial statements accurately reflect business results and financial health. This is a hybrid position based in Denver, Colorado, combining in-office and remote work. The compensation range is $110,000–$120,000 annually. Offers are made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account job-related skills and experience; compensation may vary by geographic location for candidates outside Colorado. The role remains open until filled.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
A BS/BA degree in accounting or finance is required.
In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 and ASC 842.
Experience leading financial statement audits and multi-entity consolidations.
Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with strict attention to detail.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with other Office software.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial results to senior leadership.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines and convert plans into action.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence, partner, and collaborate across the organization.
Sound judgment and commitment to honesty, integrity, and doing the right thing.
Willingness to grow with the company.

Nice To Haves

A combination of public accounting and corporate accounting experience.
Supervisory or team leadership experience.
CPA.
Franchisor accounting experience.
Franchise or multi-unit industry experience, such as restaurant, retail, personal services, or distribution.
Experience with Oracle EBS, NetSuite, GL Wand, and Expensify.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the corporate accounting team by setting priorities, reviewing work, and building team capability.
Own the month-end and year-end close across all legal entities, including the close calendar and delivery of consolidated financial statements.
Oversee balance sheet account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
Facilitate monthly business reviews with department heads alongside the FP&A team.
Lead month-end close meetings with accounting and finance teams and present financial results to the CFO and SVP, Accounting.
Oversee the corporate card and employee expense program, including Expensify administration, general ledger coding, and enforcement of corporate card and T&E policies.
Prepare internal and external financial reporting, including consolidated financial statements with footnote disclosures and franchisor financial statements for Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs).
Prepare variance analyses, such as actual versus budget and actual versus prior year, explaining financial results, business unit performance, and department G&A spending.
Lead accounting for revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), inventory, fixed assets, and other areas.
Drive process improvement, automation, and system implementations, including ERP initiatives; lead testing and user adoption.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and documented close procedures.
Oversee sales and use tax compliance across multiple states, including timely filing of returns and resolution of notices.
Lead the annual financial statement audit and other financial and regulatory audits, including PBC coordination and implementation of audit recommendations.
Support M&A, financing, and other strategic projects, including purchase accounting and integration of acquired entities.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the supervisor and department heads.