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Job Title: Controller
Location: On-site | Rocky River, Ohio
Company: Thrive Venture Group
Industry: Health & Wellness | Multi-Unit Franchise | Orangetheory Fitness
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
About Us
Thrive Venture Group is a fast-growing health and wellness franchise operator overseeing 31 Orangetheory Fitness studios across multiple markets. We are driven by performance, innovation, and a passion for helping others live healthier, more active lives. As we scale our business, we’re looking for a Controller to join our leadership team and drive operational excellence, financial discipline, and strategic growth.
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on, experienced Controller to lead the accounting function and partner directly with our executive team. This role is on-site at our Rocky River, Ohio office and responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, managing financial reporting, improving cash flow performance, and supporting our long-term growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Own the month-end close process across all entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Deliver timely financial statements and reports to leadership, investors, and lenders
Maintain a 15-day close timeline and high standards for reporting quality
Lead the preparation for audits and ensure a clean audit process annually
Monitor, forecast, and manage cash flow; maintain 13-week rolling forecasts
Partner with executive leadership to analyze profitability and support EBITDA growth initiatives
Manage and mentor accounting team members and external partners
Oversee debt compliance, covenant tracking, and support strategic refinancing or funding efforts
Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
5+ years of experience in a senior accounting or controller role (multi-unit or franchise experience a plus)
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
Proven experience with audits, cash flow forecasting, and debt management
Proficient in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive leadership style
Strong communicator and team collaborator
Acknowledgement *
I understand that I am applying for a position with an employer that is an independently owned and operated Orangetheory® Fitness franchisee, not the franchisor, OTF Franchisor, LLC or any of its affiliates (OTFF). With respect to any position with a franchisee, I understand and agree that any information I provide in this application will be submitted directly to the independent franchisee, who is solely responsible for all employment related matters in their studio. This means, among other things, that the independent franchisee is solely responsible for and unilaterally makes all decisions concerning my employment, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. OTFF will not receive a copy of my application, will have no control over whether I receive an interview and/or am ultimately hired, does not control and is not responsible for the employment policies and practices of independent franchisees, and does not employ independent franchisee’s employees. If I am hired to work at an independent franchisee’s studio, the independent franchisee, and not OTFF, will be my employer. By submitting my application and resume, I am confirming that I am agreeing and consenting to the foregoing.
Orangetheory values your privacy, so we want to keep you informed as to how your personal information is handled. With respect to the personal information you provided in this application, that information will be submitted directly to the independent franchisee, who is solely responsible for all privacy and data protection matters related to their studio. For any inquiries regarding how the independent franchisee may collect and process your personal information, please refer to that franchisee’s privacy policy or contact them directly. For all other information about how the franchisor, OTF Franchisor, LLC or any of its affiliates (OTFF), may collect and process personal information, please https://www.orangetheory.com/en-us/privacy-policy.