Authority Brands

Assistant Controller

Authority Brands  •  Atlanta, GA (Onsite)  •  8 hours ago
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Job Description

Authority Brands Inc. is a leading provider of home services, building brands that support the success of our franchisees, as well as bettering the lives of the homeowners we serve and the people we employ.

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).

We believe our greatest assets are our employees, we offer competitive salaries and a full benefits package to include, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) and more.

Authority Brands Inc. conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions however we do not sponsor Visa’s at this time.

Authority Brands Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Authority Brands

About Authority Brands

Authority Brands' companies include 15 leading home service franchisors. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Authority Brands supports more than 2,000 territories operated by more than 1000 franchise owners in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Authority Brands is dedicated to supporting franchise owners with our cornerstones: best in class training and operational support, marketing systems, and cutting-edge technology. We focus on providing this support to our franchise owners so that they and their teams can focus on what they do best – delivering fantastic service to their local customers.

From the property line to the roof line, we grow successful franchise brands.

America's Swimming Pool Company

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

The Cleaning Authority

DoodyCalls

DRYmedic

Homewatch CareGivers

The Junkluggers

Lawn Squad

Mister Sparky

Mosquito Squad

Monster Tree Service

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning

Screenmobile

STOP Restoration

Woofie's

Our nearly 300 corporate staff members share their knowledge, expertise, and solutions across our brands, bringing that knowledge to every challenge our franchises face.

We don’t do it alone. We do it together.

Together we are Authority Brands.

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Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Columbia, Maryland
Year Founded
2017
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