Description About City Wide City Wide Facility Solutions is a leading national facility services company with a growing portfolio of franchise and corporate-owned locations. Our KC/PAL portfolio includes six Partner Affiliate Locations (PALs) that rely on accurate, timely, and scalable accounting operations to support business growth and client service. Position Overview We're seeking an experienced Controller to own the end-to-end accounting function for six PAL locations. This role is accountable for accurate and on-time monthly close, financial reporting, team leadership, and continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate thrives in a multi-entity environment, partners closely with non-financial leaders, and builds scalable accounting infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Own day-to-day accounting operations for KC and PAL locations, including billing, vendor payments, cash management, general ledger, and reconciliations. Lead the full month-end close for all six PAL locations, ensuring entries, accruals, reconciliations, reviews, and financial reporting are completed accurately by Business Day 6 . Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports in compliance with GAAP and internal standards. Build, lead, and develop the accounting team: assess capacity, define roles, hire/onboard talent, plan workload, cross-train, coach, and manage performance. Serve as the primary accounting partner to PAL leadership, providing proactive updates on close status, financial results, cash flow, and emerging issues; translate financial data into actionable insights. Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor requests. Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in partnership with operations and other departments. Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with City Wide standards and regulatory requirements. Drive process standardization, automation, and scalability: evaluate workflows, implement technology solutions, and reduce manual effort to shorten close timelines and improve accuracy. Own and monitor KSF dashboards tracking close performance, financial health, service levels, team capacity, and process improvement; address trends or gaps proactively. Act as a key escalation point, modeling City Wide's values and servant leadership approach. Perform other duties as necessary to support business needs.