Controller

Job Description

Overview

Now Hiring! Controller!

Location: Hybrid/Remote out of Florida (Orlando, Tampa, or South Florida Preferred)

Salary: Negotiable

Job Summary: Reporting to the Vice President, the Controller will oversee the company’s day-to-day accounting operations, establish internal controls, manage financial reporting processes, and serve as a key liaison with our third-party CPA firm. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely financial data, while enforcing invoice and billing controls across all departments. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced in multi-entity businesses, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation

Monthly cell phone allowance

Flexibility

Advancement opportunities

What You’ll Do:

Accounting & Finance Operations

Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, and bank reconciliations

Prepare, post, and review journal entries

Maintain the chart of accounts across multiple business entities

Oversee timely month-end and year-end close processes with third-party accountants

Ensure timely and accurate preparation of Daily Revenue Reports from each FEC location

Monitor cash flow across all entities and provide weekly updates to leadership

Manage credit card reconciliations and petty cash policies across locations

Manage wire transfer requests and vendor payments in collaboration with Elev8 Treasurer

Controls & Compliance

Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, and bank reconciliations

Maintain internal controls and documentation in line with industry best practices

Approve vendor setups and ensure compliance with procurement procedures

Oversee sales tax compliance and coordinate with third-party firm for timely filing

Reporting & Analysis

Support third-party CPA firm in producing monthly and annual financial statements

Assist with annual budgeting and periodic forecasting

Prepare ad hoc financial reports and support leadership decision-making

Accounting & Finance Operations

Liaise with external CPA firm for reconciliations, tax filings, and financial reviews

Communicate with General Managers and Department Heads to ensure proper financial documentation and coding

Support onboarding of new FEC locations and integrate financial systems and controls

Assisting location operations management teams with understanding and responding to

financial information

Ensuring appropriate retention and management of all documentation

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned, accordingly

What You’ll Need:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Minimum of 5 years of accounting or financial analysis experience ideally in multi-unit businesses, Hospitality, F&B, Amusements, or the entertainment sector

High level of computer literacy, including proficiencies in Quickbooks, Microsoft Excel, and other accounting/bookkeeping software

Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Operational experience in food and beverage, hotel, theme park, and or family entertainment is preferred

Passion for hospitality, food, and retail

Construction Accounting experience is a bonus

Physical Demands:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Able to travel as needed.

Who we are: Elev8 Fun Indoor Adventure Park is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, and clients. We respect equality and inclusivity for all people and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We respect, value, and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

Visit our website at: Elev8 Fun — Indoor Adventure Parks

Full-time

Hybrid remote