The Assistant Controller is responsible for leading the Company's accounting operations and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting. This position oversees the general ledger, month-end close, fixed assets, leases, accounts payable, revenue accounting, and field accounting processes for a multi-unit retail organization with over $1 billion in annual revenue. Partners closely with Finance, Operations, Tax, Internal Audit, IT, and external auditors to maintain a strong control environment, support business growth initiatives, and drive continuous process improvement. This role leads a team of accounting professionals responsible for maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP.

What You Will Do:

Financial Reporting & Close Process:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analyses, and financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Oversee preparation of supporting schedules for SEC reporting, if applicable.
• Monitor accounting developments and implement new accounting standards.

Retail & Multi-Unit Accounting Operations:

• Ensure accurate accounting for hundreds of retail locations and centralized support functions.
• Develop scalable accounting processes to support growth through new store openings, acquisitions, and business initiatives.
• Partner with operations leadership to improve financial controls and reporting visibility across the field organization.

Internal Controls & Compliance:

• Maintain and enhance a robust SOX-compliant control environment.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and serve as a primary accounting contact.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and accounting standards.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Establish performance goals and succession plans for accounting managers and staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service.
• Recruit and retain top accounting talent.

Process Improvement & Systems:

• Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes and improve efficiency.
• Partner with Finance Systems and IT teams to optimize ERP and financial reporting platforms.
• Lead accounting participation in system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Drive standardization and best practices across accounting processes.

Business Partnership:

• Partner with FP&A to explain financial results and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Tax, Legal, Procurement, and Operations on strategic initiatives.
• Support M&A activities including due diligence, integration planning, and purchase accounting.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and analyses for senior leadership.

Note: The job duties above provide a general sense of the role; though, additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

How You Will Shine:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit processes.
• Experience within a large retail, consumer services, restaurant, hospitality, or multi-unit operating environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, analytical abilities, and communication skills with ability to influence.
• Demonstrated team building, personnel coaching and development skills.
• Advanced ERP experience (Oracle Cloud preferred).

Preferred:

• Public accounting experience with a Big Four or national accounting firm.
• Experience supporting publicly traded companies.
• Knowledge of lease accounting (ASC 842), revenue recognition (ASC 606), and fixed asset accounting.
• Experience with large-scale system implementations and process automation initiatives.

What motivates our team:

• Excellent Benefits including medical, vision, dental, PTO, 401k, etc.
• Career Progression with a high growth.
• Modern office space in the heart of downtown Tucson.
• On-site Fitness Gym and Bike Share.
• Employee Game Room and Lounge.
• Free Unlimited Wash Club Membership.

It's your time to SHINE! Join the Mister Car Wash team today!