Financial Controller

Remote | Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to serve as the operational backbone of our accounting and financial reporting function. This role is critical to maintaining financial integrity, supporting leadership decision-making, and ensuring accurate, transparent financial oversight across our franchisor entity and franchise network.

This is a hands-on Controller role, ideal for someone who thrives in a growing franchise environment, values precision, and understands the unique financial dynamics of franchising.

What You’ll Do

Franchisor Accounting & Close

Own the monthly close process, delivering accurate financial statements on time

Prepare P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements

Reconcile all bank, credit card, loan, and clearing accounts

Maintain GAAP-compliant accounting practices and clean audit trails

Franchise Royalties & Fee Oversight

Oversee royalty billing, collections, and reconciliations

Reconcile franchisee-reported revenue with system data

Monitor delinquencies, late fees, and payment plans

Ensure clear, defensible, and consistent franchisee financial statements

Brand Fund & Restricted Accounts

Manage brand fund accounting with strict separation and transparency

Track approved vs. actual spend and prepare regular reports

Support FDD compliance and financial defensibility

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Insight

Support annual budgeting and rolling cash forecasts

Monitor unit economics and cost-to-serve metrics

Provide leadership with timely, decision-ready financial insights

Controls, Systems & Process Improvement

Maintain internal controls, approval workflows, and accounting SOPs

Own the accounting systems and integrations (POS, payroll, franchise platforms)

Reduce manual processes through automation and documentation

Cross-Functional Support

Partner closely with the CFO, leadership team, operations, and legal

Support audits, lender requests, and board-level reporting

What We’re Looking For

Required

5+ years of accounting experience, including Controller-level responsibility

Experience in franchising, multi-unit, or multi-entity environments

Strong understanding of GAAP and financial controls

Proven ownership of monthly close and financial reporting

Advanced proficiency with modern accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Sage Intacct)

Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred

Franchise royalty and brand fund experience

Home services, multi-location, or PE-backed experience

Experience supporting audits and lender reporting

CPA or CMA (preferred, not required)

Key Measures of Success

On-time monthly close (≤10 business days)

Accurate, clean financial statements with minimal post-close adjustments

Strong royalty collection health and low billing disputes

Transparent, compliant brand fund reporting

Improved systems, controls, and process efficiency

Benefits

Health benefits and PTO

Fully remote role with a collaborative leadership team

Why Join Us

Play a critical role in a growing franchise system

Work closely with executive leadership

Build scalable financial systems that support long-term growth

Be part of a values-driven organization focused on transparency, integrity, and franchisee success

This is a remote position.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Rolling Suds Corporate.