VP of Finance (Controller+) - CPA, QuickBooks
About The Position
We’re hiring a hands-on finance leader to run accounting and reporting for a growing franchisor. This is not a large-team corporate VP role. It’s ideal for a “green” VP of Finance who rose through accounting (controller-track), has strong close discipline, and is ready to expand into broader finance ownership while staying close to the work. You’ll partner directly with the CEO as the day-to-day finance lead, building a reliable close and lender-ready reporting cadence, tightening practical controls, and translating the numbers into clear decisions. Success looks like taking finance from “managed” to “operating at a high standard,” with real ownership, high visibility, and increasing responsibility as you help shape what the finance function becomes next.
Requirements
- Active CPA license (required).
- Demonstrated franchisor finance experience (required). Franchisor HQ strongly preferred; franchisee multi-unit and membership/recurring-revenue analogs considered if complexity is comparable.
- Proven progressive accounting/finance leadership with direct ownership of close and reporting.
- Hands-on QuickBooks expertise (required); strong GAAP foundation; advanced Excel proficiency.
- Direct ownership of lender reporting and audit management.
- Experience operating in lean environments with a strong control mindset.
- Comfort operating solo; ability to define and manage fractional support without losing controls.
- Ability to support 5 to 10% travel as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with multi-entity structures and class/location reporting discipline.
- Experience implementing spend management tools and workflow automation.
- Experience preparing board materials and communicating to non-finance executives.
- Prior experience owning 4-wall/location-level accounting and reporting (unit economics and location P&L rigor).
Responsibilities
- Own full-cycle accounting in QuickBooks: AP, AR, reconciliations, payroll coordination, month-end close, and balance sheet integrity.
- Establish and maintain a disciplined close calendar and reporting cadence.
- Lead franchisor-specific finance operations: royalty/franchise fee tracking, unit economics reporting, and system-level KPI reporting.
- Ensure accurate handling of high transaction volume and liabilities tied to memberships, gift cards, and deferred revenue.
- Own the books for 4 corporate-owned locations: location-level P&L and balance sheet ownership, accrual discipline, reconciliations, and monthly reporting.
- Build location-level reporting leadership can trust: by location, key drivers, and unit economics.
- Prepare lender reporting packages (and covenant support where applicable) on a consistent monthly cadence; maintain tie-outs and documentation.
- Support board materials and executive reporting that turns numbers into decisions.
- Manage audit process end-to-end and coordinate with external tax provider; maintain GAAP-compliant policies and documentation.
- Design and maintain practical internal controls appropriate for a lean team: approvals, vendor setup, payment workflows, and access controls.
- Drive process and systems improvements (e.g., spend management tools such as Ramp) without disrupting close discipline.
- Support benefits administration and insurance coordination: open enrollment, invoice/deduction reconciliation, vendor management.
- Produce a weekly CEO finance update: cash, exceptions, risks, and decision asks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
