Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls across Authority Brands' multi-brand platform. This role leads the Accounting Managers and owns the accuracy and quality of accounting outputs, including departmental and location coding and margin integrity, so that financial statements and downstream reporting are reliable without further review. The Assistant Controller owns final quality checks and P&L sign-off each period and is central to scaling the accounting function alongside the company's growth and acquisition activity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Close & Financial Reporting

Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely GAAP financial statements across corporate and brand entities

Own final quality checks and P&L sign-off for all brands and entities each period prior to release to FP&A and leadership

Partner with FP&A, Treasury, and Tax on consolidated reporting and cross-functional initiatives

Coding Accuracy & Data Integrity

Ensure accuracy of accounting coding, including department, location, and GL account, so that brand, location, and consolidated reporting function correctly

Review margin integrity across brands and revenue streams, ensuring revenue and costs are matched and classified appropriately

Establish review procedures and accountability within the accounting team so that accounting inputs do not require downstream validation by FP&A

External Audit

Own the annual external audit end to end, including audit planning, timelines, and coordination with the audit firm

Manage preparation and delivery of PBC requests, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules across all entities

Lead the team through fieldwork, resolve auditor inquiries, and evaluate proposed adjustments

Drive remediation of audit findings and management letter comments, and maintain audit-ready documentation throughout the year

Team Leadership & Controls

Lead and develop the Accounting Managers and broader accounting team, setting clear standards for accuracy, timeliness, and review

Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures across a growing multi-brand structure

Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements to scale the close

Support the SVP, Controller & Treasurer on technical accounting matters and acquisition integrations, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.

10-12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) and industry leadership roles.

Experience in multi-entity, multi-brand, or PE-backed organizations strongly preferred.

Demonstrated experience managing external audits and technical accounting matters.

Proven people leadership and team development experience.

Strong ERP system experience (e.g., SAP, NetSuite).