Senior Accountant - Remote Opportunity

Threshold Brands, backed by private equity, is a powerhouse multi-brand franchisor boasting over $375 million in annual system-wide sales. Our impressive portfolio of 10 brands is dedicated to enhancing homeowners’ lives. Among our standout brands are MaidPro, Men in Kilts, Pestmaster, USA Insulation, Plumbing Paramedics, Heating & Air Paramedics, Granite Garage Floors, Sir Grout, Mold Medics, and Miracle Method.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. As a key member of our accounting and finance team, this individual will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting franchise operations, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles (GAAP), experience working in a franchise, multi-unit, or private equity-backed business, and the ability to manage complex financial transactions across multiple locations. This role requires a mix of technical accounting expertise, analytical thinking, and strategic problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

o   Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

o   Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and adjustments related to operating expenses and intercompany transactions

o   Ensure financial statements follow GAAP and company policies

o   Perform variance analysis on financial results, investigating discrepancies and providing insights to management 

Reconciliations and General Ledger Management

o   Prepare and review bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and key balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness

o   Maintain accurate records of prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and deferred revenue, ensuring proper amortization schedules

o   Ensure reconciliations are completed timely and discrepancies are investigated and resolved

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

o   Support the finance team in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts

o   Provide financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities

o   Assist in cash flow forecasting to ensure the business maintains adequate liquidity

Audit & Compliance Support

o   Prepare audit schedules and respond to inquiries from external auditors, tax advisors, and lenders

o   Ensure compliance with franchise reporting requirements, GAAP, and tax regulations

Process Improvement & System Optimization

o   Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in financial reporting and data management

o    Work with IT and finance teams to ensure data integrity and automation of reporting

Cross-Functional Collaboration

o   Work closely with franchise operations, finance leadership, and development teams to provide financial insights and reporting

o   Work closely with the marketing team to track advertising fund contributions and expenditures, ensuring funds are allocated appropriately per franchise agreements

o   Assist in reconciling marketing fund balances and ensuring compliance with fund usage policies

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

·       3-5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a franchising, multi-unit, or private equity-backed business

·       Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles

·       Experience with royalty accounting, franchise fees, and multi-entity consolidations

·       Proficiency in ERP/Accounting systems (Netsuite, or similar)

·       Advanced Excel Skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc)

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

·       Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Why Join us?

·       Be part of a fast-growing, multi-brand franchise organization with a strong financial backing and expansion plans.

·       Your work will directly contribute to financial decision-making, operational efficiency, and business growth.

·       Work cross-functionally with finance operations, IT, marketing, legal, and franchise development teams.

·       Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.

WORKING AT THRESHOLD BRANDS 

This is an exciting opportunity to work at a company that genuinely cares about its employees, franchisees, and customers! A company that believes in balance between work-life, that it is okay to have fun on the job, and that invests in its employees by providing challenging opportunities and tools to deliver excellence! If these beliefs ring true to you, we invite you to read on.

What do we do? We help entrepreneurs achieve their lifelong dream of success through business ownership. As a multi-brand franchisor, we plan to deliver multiple home services through individually owned and operated franchisee throughout the United States and Canada. We help our brands deliver superior customer service by providing a high touch National Contact Center, cutting-edge technology, fun and upbeat marketing, and business coaching that adds real value. In a nutshell, our vision is to be a franchisee-friendly company, empowering entrepreneurs to deliver exceptional services to their communities.

What are our roots? It all began in August 2020, when our flagship franchise, MaidPro, partnered with The Riverside Company (a private equity sponsor). Since then, we’ve been moving at a rapid speed growing both organically and through acquisitions. Today, we are 10 brands strong, supporting MaidPro, Men in Kilts, Pestmaster, USA Insulation, Plumbing Paramedics, Heating & Air Paramedics, Sir Grout, Granite Garage Floors, Mold Medics and Miracle Method. Our strategy is to keep adding great-performing brands to our portfolio, so we’re not slowing down. We’re headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, but really, we’re all over the map, with more than 400+ franchise locations across North America.

COMPANY CULTURE

Who are we? We are a collection of entrepreneurs, out-of-the-box thinkers, hospitality minded innovators. We thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and we are steadfastly committed to adding value to everything we do.

Who do we want on our team? We look for people who are natural learners, passionate about their careers and love to help businesses grow.

Why work here? We provide a fun place to work where people are nice, learning is continuous, individuality is respected, and your cutting-edge ideas are welcomed. At the same time, we’re straight shooters. We support each other but we also challenge each other. You will be challenged every day, but it will be the best job you ever had.

Compensation$85 - $95k DOE