2ULaundry and LaundroLab are on a mission to create time for the world to focus on the things that matter most - and that probably isn't laundry! We're a rapidly growing startup that is rewriting the rules around this time-consuming task by building two complementary brands. With our convenient pick-up and drop-off service and modern, inviting laundromats, we provide people with an effortless and convenient solution to laundry and dry cleaning to give them back time because as we all know, time is valuable.

The Assistant Controller role:

We are looking for an Assistant Controller who gets excited about building something from the ground up in a startup environment and has a background in franchising - either supporting a franchisor or a large-scale franchisee - in order to understand, support, and guide our growth as an emerging franchise brand.

This individual is analytical in nature and well versed in GAAP, has no problem managing monthly accounting processes across multiple business lines, and is also capable of building and navigating through complex financial models and creating tools to help automate processes. They have a relentless drive to accomplish even the most daunting of tasks while maintaining the utmost integrity. This person will be part of the leadership team of a startup experiencing massive growth, so being a self-starter capable of making decisions and articulating the rationale is crucial.

What are the day-to-day responsibilities of the Assistant Controller?

• Assist in developing and assessing the overarching business strategy based on company goals and financial outcomes of both 2ULaundry and LaundroLab
• Manage all aspects of accounting: financial statements, general ledger management, cost accounting, budgeting, tax compliance, revenue recognition, and reconciliation
• Execute flawless and on-time monthly closing of all financial reports and models including a historical model, a proforma model, and updating accounting ledgers and financial statements in QBO across multiple businesses.
• Support the Senior Leadership Team with the development of the Monthly Business Review and Board Reporting
• Work cross-functionally with all department heads to develop and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets to effectively allocate resources based on the business objectives and key results.
• Coordinate with a team of one contracted bookkeeper, CPA, and General Counsel
• Manage the current list of vendors to consolidate and simplify expenses for the company
• Simplify and streamline Franchise Fee issuance in order to simplify the close process
• Support fundraising and company financing efforts as needed.
• Partner closely with the Director of Finance and Accounting to implement new finance processes and controls across the entire organization. Examples of this could include but are not limited to the monthly close process, expense reimbursement process, credit card provider analysis, weekly and monthly wholesale invoicing, failed payment collections, payment dispute management, and refund/credit approvals.

What are the minimum qualifications of the Assistant Controller?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• Master's degree or CPA/CFA a plus
• Has 4-6 years of experience, with an emphasis on Accounting-based roles with increasing analytical responsibility
• Experience working with a franchise, including 1-3 years of experience in franchise-specific accounting and/or FP&A for either a franchisor or a large-scale franchisee
• Advanced experience in the use of Google products, Excel, and Quickbooks Online
• Knowledge of GAAP, financial analysis, and forecasting

Who is the ideal Assistant Controller candidate?

• Dogged & Passionate: you're intensely curious and have demonstrated the ability to persevere through times of adversity or difficulty
• Integrity: you hold yourself to high ethical standards and take a purely fiduciary perspective to managing the company's money and budgets.
• Analytical: you know your way around numbers, one moment you're looking at a complex financial model, the next you're able to analyze whether we should be leasing or buying our vehicles, and you can build the tools to processes to show us the impacts
• Self-starter: you work well with limited supervision and can take an idea with relatively little guidance and turn it into an entire strategy or process.
• Leadership: you're a people person, people respect you and look up to you. As the company scales you're able to scale with it and surround yourself with the right team to get the job done.
• Meticulous: you very rarely miss anything, no transaction goes unnoticed
• Decisive: when faced with multiple solutions to a problem, you make smart, well-thought-out decisions and stick to them until the data shows you whether you were right or wrong.
• Candid / Articulate: you're able to speak freely and openly about concerns with the business and its resources. You're an effective communicator and willing to hold others accountable.
• Inquisitive: you feed off of new information and will roll-up your sleeves to learn a new topic or understand another part of the business.

What are the perks of being the Assistant Controller?

• Ability to get in on the ground floor and have a significant impact at one of Charlotte's fastest growing companies
• You will be part of a team of 3 finance employees with the ability own some of the most critical functions the company has (Annual Planning, Board Reporting, Treasury)
• Negotiable compensation package in the range of $90,000-$110,000 + competitive equity stock options
• Benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k, and an Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited PTO policy that our employees actually use!
• Working with a supportive, driven team working to build our startup into a nationally recognized brand
• Connecting and working with smart, successful franchisees who are at the top of their fields, the network you will build here is unrivaled
• Professional development and a fast-moving environment where you will be challenged and stretched regularly
• Free laundry!

2ULaundry and LaundroLab are equal opportunity employers. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment representative of a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Employment is decided solely on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.