Controller - Franchise Business in Garden Grove, California at Home Organizers

About the company

Home Organizers, Inc. is the parent organization behind a portfolio of well-known home products and services brands, including Closet World, Closets by Design, Brio Water Technology, and others. With decades of experience supporting innovation, design, manufacturing, and customer focused solutions, Home Organizers helps its brands deliver high quality products and services that improve everyday living for households across the country.

About the role

We are seeking a hands-on finance leader to support our franchise business. Reporting to the Division President and partnering closely with the corporate accounting team, this role is responsible for close, billing, collections, reporting, analysis, budgeting, and driving control improvements.

This position oversees the financial operations of approximately 70 franchisees and plays a critical role in ensuring accurate reporting, optimizing cash flow, and supporting data-driven decision-making. The Controller will also help strengthen processes, enhance reporting and accountability, and build scalable financial infrastructure to support continued growth.

What you'll do

• Lead the month-end close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting
• Prepare monthly reporting packages, including variance analysis and insights
• Oversee franchise billing, royalties, fees, collections, and receivables performance
• Manage accounts payable, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger integrity
• Evaluate and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Coordinate annual audit activities and serve as primary liaison to external auditors
• Develop and enhance KPI reporting to drive operational and financial performance
• Partner on system and process improvements, including ERP transition from Sage 100 to NetSuite

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (required)
• CPA or CMA strongly preferred
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with increasing responsibility in financial reporting and operations
• Prior experience as an Accounting Manager, Controller, or similar leadership role
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting principles, and internal control frameworks
• Hands-on experience with general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management processes
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or system conversions (NetSuite preferred)
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with attention to detail
• Franchise, royalty, or multi-unit business experience is a plus

Benefits / Perks

We believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees for a job well done. We offer growth potential for motivated individuals, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• and More!