ISSA is looking for a Controller!

Please note: 100% Remote position (must reside in an ISSA-eligible state: (AZ, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, NC, NV, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI).

About ISSA: ISSA is an education and certification company for fitness trainers, personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, nutritionists, nutrition coaches, yoga instructors, health coaches, medical professionals, and more! For over 35 years, ISSA has developed a personal fitness training program that combines gym experience with practical, applied science. With over 300 employees, we have certified nearly 500,000 trainers in 174 countries. We were recently recognized as a Best Place to Work and Healthiest Employer by The Phoenix Business Journal, Fastest Growing Private Company by Inc. Southwest Regionals, and Top Workplace by USA Today!

We are adding a Controller to our team of relationship-builders, laser-focused on providing exceptional service to our students. We are tenacious and resilient in pursuing personal and professional success while incorporating fun into everyday life!

So What's the Job?

• As the Controller at ISSA, reporting to the CFO, you will be responsible for the oversight of all accounting and accounting operational activities. As a hands-on yet strategic leader, you will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations while developing processes and utilizing technology to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the accounting cycle. You will partner with organizational leaders to drive implementation of new projects and ensure financial compliance across the organization.

Build and Lead a World-Class Accounting Organization:

• Develop team structure and roles required to support the accounting and accounting operations needs of the entire organization. Build Job Descriptions and related plans and work with Recruitment to fill open roles, as needed.
• Champion a culture of innovation and creativity to automate and find efficiencies and scalability opportunities
• Leadership and management of a high-performing team with focus on individual development, efficient prioritization, and delivery of high-quality output while meeting key deadlines

Accounting

• Manage the accounting close processes and consolidations to meet internal and external deadlines
• Prepare financials in both GAAP and Bookings basis for internal and external audiences, meeting internal and external deadlines
• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with GAAP standards, regulatory requirements, and lender covenants
• Coordinate and manage the annual audit and tax prep engagements and related required reporting
• Ensure and document appropriate internal controls and separation of duties

Accounting Operations

• Oversee cash management functions, treasury, and daily banking
• Maintain annual and 13-Week Cash Forecast and provide insights into variances between actual and forecast
• Oversee the Accounts Payable Function, including vendor management, 1099 reporting, accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments, and employee expense reports
• Oversee management of corporate credit card programs
• Oversee Accounts Receivable function as related to non-standard contracts

Tax & Compliance

• Manage sales tax automation software
• Oversee Sales Tax Analysis and Assessment
• Guide the implementation and setup of ongoing registrations for all required tax filings, including income and payroll
• Design a process for continued monitoring and compliance with new tax and business registration requirements.
• Coordinate and manage annual income tax engagement
• Oversee accuracy and timeliness of all payroll-related filings, regulations, and compliance items

Strategic Improvements and Efficiencies

• Partner with the Technology team to design new processes across the order-to-cash phase of accounting to align with new technology solutions, up to and including identification of a new ERP
• Decrease days to close from 8 to 3
• Utilize technology to automate reconciliations, entries, and reporting
• Enhance efficiencies related to GAAP ASC 606 Revenue Recognition methodology and processes
• Provide strategic, implementation, and due diligence support related to M&A targets
• Migrate ownership of payroll function from HR to Finance and oversee payroll administration function

What is ISSA looking for?

• 10+ years of relevant, progressive experience required, with 2+ years of experience as a Controller
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting with a “Big 8” firm, ideally in audit, preferred
• Experience in an eCommerce business environment with a deep understanding of performance marketing preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA required, MBA a plus
• Strong understanding of GAAP and IFRS
• Demonstrated ability to leverage technology to improve processes
• Experience managing financial systems selection and implementation/integration
• Experience with Private Equity ownership and M&A Transactions preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Jet Reports, and Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is a plus
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision as well as excellent organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to clearly communicate with different levels in the organization
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences
• Strong work ethic and a high sense of urgency are required
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently
• Self-starter who is intellectually curious and not afraid to seek out projects independently
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Passion for health, fitness, nutrition, or personal training is a definite plus!

WHO is ISSA looking for?

Skills can be developed. Experience can be built. What's harder to teach, and what we pay close attention to, is mindset. The qualifications below are specific to this role. But across every role at ISSA, we're looking for the same kind of person. 

• Someone who leads with curiosity. Who asks "why do we do it this way?" as a genuine question, not a complaint. 

• Someone humble enough to know what they don't know, and bold enough to challenge the way things have always been done. 
• Someone who can advocate hard for an idea and then fully commit when the team goes a different direction. 
• Someone who takes ownership of their mistakes, shares credit for their wins, and believes the best idea should win regardless of who had it.

We're looking for people who are personally invested in healthy living, not because it's their job, but because they believe in its power to change lives. You don't have to have it all figured out. You just have to care. 

We're not looking for perfect. We're looking for growth-oriented, mission-driven, and genuinely invested in doing something that matters. If that sounds like you, you'll fit in great here!

Anything else? Absolutely! Benefits and Perks:

This is a place where every day we are inspired by our teammates, encouraging each other to be our best. The environment is friendly and upbeat! And we feel it’s important to reward our team with competitive pay and benefits. Here are some of the highlights:

Free Certifications: Who wants to be their best self? WE DO! As an ISSA team member, you have access to our courses and certifications…at no expense! Additionally, you'll receive exclusive discounts on leading products in the fitness industry.  Cool, right? After 90 days, employees can also enroll up to 5 friends/family members each year in our courses...FOR FREE!

Health & Wellness Reimbursement: If our company’s mission is to encourage healthy living, we need to walk the talk and ensure each employee is supported in their wellness journey! Employees can submit fitness purchases (gym membership, fitness equipment, classes) and professional and mental health purchases (personal learning courses, wellness apps, art classes, and more) for reimbursement up to $50/month…$600/year.

Work-Life Synergy: Our Team members have 3 weeks of PTO each year...accrued on a bi-weekly basis! And everyone at ISSA gets 9 paid national holidays every year...PLUS 1 floating holiday! 

Parental Time Off: We support our team members as they grow their families. Eligible employees giving birth can receive up to 12 weeks of paid leave, while other parents welcoming a new child (including partners and adoptive/foster parents) receive up to 6 weeks of paid bonding leave.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: A key component of living a healthy lifestyle is having access to the care we (and our families) need. We offer 2 medical insurance plans accompanied by Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) options, as well as Dental and Vision coverage.  And you don’t have to wait forever! Eligibility begins on the 1st of the month after you start.

Team Building: We may be remote, but we don’t have to be alone! We host a monthly schedule of virtual team activities, town halls, brown bag lunches, and other special events…so many fun ways for us to connect and support one another.

Growth Opportunities: When our people grow…we grow! We offer leadership training, coaching/mentoring opportunities, and cross-functional collaboration on special projects and initiatives. Constant growth and development are inherent in our culture.

Tools To Do The Job: We ensure you are hooked up with the tools, equipment, and systems you need.  We begin the process before your start date, so you are ready to rock ‘n roll on your first day. We also provide a monthly work-from-home allowance!

100% Remote Work: You can say goodbye to long commutes because all of our roles can be performed from the comfort of your own home. To connect and communicate more effectively, ISSA is a camera-friendly culture in which cameras are on for scheduled meetings. We have found that this bridges the gap that can exist since we are not working together in an office. 

What Else? We have a 401(k) company match and 100% company-paid life/AD&D insurance/short-term disability.  We also offer an employee assistance program to assist with work-life concerns (legal, financial, and mental health).  Our ultimate goal is to support you and your overall wellness.

Transform your career at ISSA!