VP of Finance (Controller+) - CPA, QuickBooks

<b>Company:</b><br>Confidential (Wellness/Aesthetics Franchisor)<br><b>Location:</b><br>Houston, TX (relocation offered); Remote (U.S.) considered for the right candidate<br><b>Employment:</b><br>Full-Time<br><b>Compensation:</b><br>The budgeted pay band for this role is <b>$175,000 to $200,000</b> (including base + incentives/bonus). The candidate’s skills and fit alignment will be considered.<br><b>Travel:</b><br>5 to 10%<br> <h2>The Opportunity<br></h2> <p>We’re hiring a <b>hands-on finance leader</b> 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.<br></p> <p>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.<br></p> <h2>What You’ll Own<br></h2> <p><b>Day-to-Day Finance + Accounting (QuickBooks)<br></b></p> <ul> <li>Own full-cycle accounting in QuickBooks: AP, AR, reconciliations, payroll coordination, month-end close, and balance sheet integrity.<br></li> <li>Establish and maintain a disciplined close calendar and reporting cadence.<br></li> </ul> <p><b>Franchisor + Multi-Unit Reporting<br></b></p> <ul> <li>Lead franchisor-specific finance operations: royalty/franchise fee tracking, unit economics reporting, and system-level KPI reporting.<br></li> <li>Ensure accurate handling of high transaction volume and liabilities tied to memberships, gift cards, and deferred revenue.<br></li> </ul> <p><b>4-Wall Accounting (Corporate-Owned Locations)<br></b></p> <ul> <li>Own the books for 4 corporate-owned locations: location-level P&L and balance sheet ownership, accrual discipline, reconciliations, and monthly reporting.<br></li> <li>Build location-level reporting leadership can trust: by location, key drivers, and unit economics.<br></li> </ul> <p><b>Lender + Board-Ready Reporting<br></b></p> <ul> <li>Prepare lender reporting packages (and covenant support where applicable) on a consistent monthly cadence; maintain tie-outs and documentation.<br></li> <li>Support board materials and executive reporting that turns numbers into decisions.<br></li> </ul> <p><b>Audit Leadership + Tax Coordination<br></b></p> <ul> <li>Manage audit process end-to-end and coordinate with external tax provider; maintain GAAP-compliant policies and documentation.<br></li> </ul> <p><b>Controls + Risk Management<br></b></p> <ul> <li>Design and maintain practical internal controls appropriate for a lean team: approvals, vendor setup, payment workflows, and access controls.<br></li> <li>Drive process and systems improvements (e.g., spend management tools such as Ramp) without disrupting close discipline.<br></li> </ul> <p><b>Additional Scope<br></b></p> <ul> <li>Support benefits administration and insurance coordination: open enrollment, invoice/deduction reconciliation, vendor management.<br></li> <li>Produce a weekly CEO finance update: cash, exceptions, risks, and decision asks.<br></li> </ul><br> <h3>Requirements</h3> <h2>Required<br></h2> <ul> <li><b>Active CPA license</b> (required).<br></li> <li><b>Demonstrated franchisor finance experience</b> (required). Franchisor HQ strongly preferred; franchisee multi-unit and membership/recurring-revenue analogs considered if complexity is comparable.<br></li> <li><b>Proven progressive accounting/finance leadership</b> with direct ownership of close and reporting.<br></li> <li><b>Hands-on QuickBooks expertise</b> (required); strong GAAP foundation; advanced Excel proficiency.<br></li> <li>Direct ownership of <b>lender reporting</b> and audit management.<br></li> <li>Experience operating in lean environments with a <b>strong control mindset</b>.<br></li> <li>Comfort operating solo; ability to define and manage fractional support without losing controls.<br></li> <li>Ability to support 5 to 10% travel as needed.<br></li> </ul> <h2>Preferred<br></h2> <ul> <li>Experience with multi-entity structures and class/location reporting discipline.<br></li> <li>Experience implementing spend management tools and workflow automation.<br></li> <li>Experience preparing board materials and communicating to non-finance executives.<br></li> <li>Prior experience owning 4-wall/location-level accounting and reporting (unit economics and location P&L rigor).<br></li> </ul> <h2>If the following apply to you, you are likely not the best fit for this role…<br></h2> <ul> <li><b>Strategic VP only:</b> if you are seeking a large-team role with no day-to-day ownership.<br></li> <li><b>No CPA or franchisor finance experience.</b><br></li> <li><b>Prefer to recommend rather than operate:</b> this role requires personal ownership of the close and reporting cadence.<br></li> </ul><br><br> <h3>Benefits</h3> <h2>Total Compensation<br></h2> <ul> <li><b>Total Compensation:</b> $175,000 to $200,000 (budgeted pay band, including base + incentives/bonus)<br></li> <li><b>Location:</b> Houston, TX (relocation offered); Remote (U.S.) considered for the right candidate<br></li> <li><b>Employment:</b> Full-Time<br></li> <li><b>Travel:</b> 5 to 10%<br></li> </ul> <h2>Hiring Process<br></h2> <p><b>Apply</b> → alignM!NT Review → Recruiter Interview → Client Interview(s) → Offer → placeM!NT<br></p> <p>placeM!NT is supporting this confidential client with recruitment. All communication will come from a @placemint.agency email address.<br></p> <h2>EOE + AI Disclosure<br></h2> <p>We’re recruiting on behalf of our client/employer partner, an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available - request assistance by contacting us at recruiting@placemint.agency. We and/or the employer may use automated tools (including AI) to support parts of recruiting (e.g., organizing applications, identifying role-relevant qualifications, scheduling) with human oversight; these tools are not the sole basis for decisions; people make all hiring decisions, consistent with applicable laws (including California requirements where applicable).<br></p><br>

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