Job Description

The Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting is responsible for the preparation, review, and delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting across all Spotless Brands subsidiaries spanning approximately 200+ locations. This role is the owner of the monthly and quarterly financial reporting cycle for both internal management and external stakeholders, supports the annual GAAP audit, and prepares financial statement reviews, variance analyses, and Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) commentary. Reporting to the Director of Financial Reporting, the Senior Accountant works closely with Accounting, FP&A, and external auditors to ensure all financial statements are complete, technically accurate, and delivered on time. This role expands beyond a generalist accounting role—it requires a reporting-focused accountant with strong GAAP knowledge, precise analytical skills, and the ability to produce polished financial deliverables in a high-growth, multi-brand environment.

Essential Functions (Other Duties as Assigned)

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for all Spotless Brands subsidiaries in accordance with GAAP, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery to internal and external stakeholders.
• Own the monthly and quarterly internal financial reporting package, including consolidated and brand-level income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, with supporting schedules and commentary.
• Prepare external financial reports as required by lenders, investors, or other third-party stakeholders, ensuring compliance with applicable reporting requirements and agreements.
• Prepare and review detailed variance analysis comparing actual results to budget, forecast, and prior period; identify drivers of significant variances and draft clear, concise explanations for management review.
• Draft and maintain Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) commentary for monthly and quarterly reporting packages, translating financial results into clear narrative for leadership and external audiences.
• Assist in the preparation of audit deliverables including footnote disclosures, roll forward schedules, and technical accounting memos as needed.
• Perform financial statement review procedures, including analytical review, reasonableness testing, and tie-out of financial data across reporting periods and brands.
• Support the monthly and quarterly close process in coordination with the Accounting team; review journal entries and accruals as they relate to financial reporting accuracy.
• Research and document technical accounting positions under GAAP as needed; assist with the implementation of new accounting standards affecting financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and presentation of financial reports; recommend and implement process improvements within the reporting function.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

• Minimum 3+ years of progressive accounting experience with a demonstrated focus on financial reporting; public accounting experience
• Experience preparing or auditing GAAP financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, statements of cash flows, and related footnote disclosures.
• Experience with consolidations and multi-entity or multi-brand financial reporting environments preferred.
• Prior experience supporting an external audit process, including preparation of audit schedules, PBC (prepared by client) lists, and auditor communication.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar) required; advanced Microsoft Excel skills required (pivot tables, complex formulas, financial model navigation).
• Experience in a multi-location services, retail, or consumer-facing business preferred; car wash or franchise industry experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical knowledge of GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), and financial statement presentation and disclosure requirements.
• Strong analytical skills; able to decompose financial variances, identify root causes, and communicate findings clearly and concisely in both written and verbal form.
• Demonstrated ability to draft professional, clear MD&A and reporting commentary that accurately reflects underlying business results without overstating or understating.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines simultaneously across brands and reporting periods without sacrificing quality.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, Operations, and external auditors; able to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Self-directed and proactive; able to identify issues, escalate appropriately, and drive resolution without waiting to be asked.
• Strong working knowledge of the financial close process and how financial reporting integrates with upstream accounting activities.
• Ability to research technical accounting questions, document positions clearly, and apply judgment to novel or ambiguous situations within GAAP.

Physical Requirements:

• Primarily sedentary role performed in an office or remote work environment; prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer required.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computers, monitors, keyboards, and phones.
• Occasional travel to Spotless Brands subsidiary locations or external auditor offices may be required (estimated up to 10%).

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Spotless Brands and its subsidiaries comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources department and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Human Resources team will respond to your email promptly.

Spotless Brands and its affiliate brands are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employers. Spotless Brands invites all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran, disabled status or any other protected group status as defined by and subject to applicable federal, state and local laws. We use E-Verify to check employment eligibility: https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf and https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf