Controller

Join Our Momentum Team as Controller! Are you a financial whiz with a flair for fun? Do spreadsheets make your heart sing, but so does creating a positive workplace culture? If so, we want you on our team at Momentum Enterprises!About Us:At Momentum Enterprises, we're not just about business"”we're about creating experiences that bring joy to families and communities. Backed by Arena Capital, we're a management company with a heart for fitness, family, and fun. With 20 businesses across New England and New York, including My Gym Children's Fitness Centers, Launch Family Entertainment Centers, a Retro Fitness, and more, we're on a mission to spread smiles and good vibes wherever we go!Role Description:As our Controller, you'll be the financial backbone of our operation, ensuring that our numbers are as strong as our sense of fun! You'll oversee all aspects of financial management, from budgeting and forecasting to financial reporting and analysis. You'll also play a key role in nurturing our vibrant company culture, embodying our core values of People, Love, and Fun in everything you do.Role Overview: Financial Management: execute, manage and monitor all items and tasks related to accounts payable, purchasing, credit card and bank pliance and Standards: Ensure strict adherence to US GAAP standards, maintaining a robust general ledger and chart of accounts.Reporting and Analysis: Prepare the monthly close package and financial statements, and provide insightful analysis.Metrics and Insights: Lead the development and analysis of key financial metrics and KPIs.Process Optimization: Proactively identify and develop recommendations to optimize financial processes, checklists and controls.Policy and Procedures: Foster a culture of accountability through documented accounting policies and procedures.External Relations: Collaborate closely with external CPA firm and provide needed information for financial reviews.Budget Oversight: Lead the Finance and Accounting team to develop, manage, update and maintain the annual budget.Financial Strategy: Oversee cash flow management and strategic financial planning.Risk Management: Identify risks and opportunities to enhance business profitability.Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements at local, state, and federal levels.Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the Finance & Accounting team, promoting professional growth and excellence.Leadership Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to create and implement a comprehensive monthly finance scorecard.Maintain, measure and evolve financial KPIs and metrics to drive continuous improvement.Conduct regular in-depth financial meetings with senior leadership.Build, develop and manage a high-performing Finance & Accounting team.Cultivate Finance & Accounting as a strategic business partner across all departments.Contribute to annual planning and provide strategic recommendations for revenue growth.Provide and communicate best practices and recommendations for growing the revenue.Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.Proven experience as a Controller, assistant controller, finance officer or relevant role in a multi-entity -depth knowledge of GAAP standards and risk management practices.Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and forecasting methods.Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.Ability to uphold the Momentum Standards and lead by exampleStrategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving abilities - be solution oriented!Proficiency in accounting software (experience with Gravity Software is a huge +++) and Google WorkspaceG Suite.Experience with payroll software is preferred.Extremely detail-oriented with strong time management skills.Ability to coach, manage, and mentor team members effectively.Ability to tell a story with datanumbersIn-person collaboration is a must - ability to work fully onsite at our Framingham, MA pany Culture:At Momentum Enterprises, we're all about generating Smile-Watt Hours (our unit of measure of "good vibes" energy)! Our purpose is to create atmospheres of optimism for our employees, guests, and communities. We believe in limitless people operating with love and passion, with fun energy powering everything we do. Whether it's a high-energy fitness class, or a day of family fun at one of our entertainment centers, we're dedicated to perpetuating positivity with everything we do.Momentum Standards:Level UpContinual Improvement (1% Better Everyday)Own ItTake Extreme ResponsibilityNo "i" in MomentumWe go farther as a teamGenerate Smilewatt HoursUltimate Purpose: to make people smile!Eat off the FloorsTake pride in your business with High Quality People, delivering a High Quality Product in a High Quality EnvironmentRun Thru WallsView Obstacles as Opportunities. Live with a Limitless MindsetShow Up ReadyConsistently show up on time & preparedJoin Our Team: If you're passionate about finance, leadership, and making a positive impact in a dynamic environment that values people, love, and fun, we invite you to apply for the Controller position at Momentum Enterprises. Together, let's drive success and create memorable experiences for our communities and beyond.All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Created: 2025-01-25