Accounting Director

[solidcore] is looking for a Director of Accounting to join our HQ team. Our ideal Director of Accounting is an experienced accounting professional and CPA with deep technical expertise and with multi-location retail experience who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting our continued expansion across multiple markets, including international.

This role would be responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, leading month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring GAAP compliance across our complex corporate structure, overseeing the annual financial statement audits, and managing key accounting functions. The Director will also collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and operational excellence.

Located in Arlington, Virginia and reporting to the VP Accounting & Controller, this is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing, investor-backed organization with a desire to be the leader in the studio fitness space.

• Lead monthly and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and account reconciliations across multiple entities and locations
• Supervise and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering professional development and operational excellence
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate policies across all accounting functions
• Collaborate with FP&A team on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support business decision-making
• Lead special projects including system implementations, process improvements, acquisition accounting, international accounting, and new business ventures
• Partner with operations teams on new studio openings and accounting setup requirements
• Lead the annual audit processes with big four external auditors
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls documentation

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA license
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, particularly revenue recognition (ASC 606) and lease accounting (ASC 842) 
• Proven track record of leading month-end close processes and managing tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software and systems including Alteryx
• Must be local to the Arlington/DMV area

• Multi-location retail, or membership-based business experience 
• NetSuite and Workday experience
• Public accounting experience
• Experience in fitness, wellness, consumer services, restaurant or brick-and-mortar retail industry
• Private equity or investor-backed company experience
• Experience with complex corporate structures and intercompany accounting
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements
• Project management experience with system implementations or process improvements

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Annual bonus eligibility based on performance
• 401k with employer match
• Health, dental, & vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• Eligibility for long term incentive plan
• Free drop in classes to [solidcore] and more

[solidcore] is a national boutique fitness company with 100+ studios across the country. Our signature workout is 50 minutes of low-impact, high-intensity strength training: the lights are low and the music is loud. The coach guides the class through a series of slow & controlled movements that are sequenced to work muscles to failure. This class is accessible for all fitness levels and can be amplified or modified to accommodate individual goals. Class is as intense as our reviews suggest, but our instructors go above and beyond to provide a welcoming, supportive, empowering, and challenging experience for all. Please visit our website here to read more about our mission.

[solidcore] is firmly committed to social justice and promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. You can click here to find out more about the actions we are taking to promote a more diverse and inclusive space for both our clients and our internal team.

[solidcore] is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. [solidcore] makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.