Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting is responsible for the preparation, review, and delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting across all Spotless Brands subsidiaries spanning approximately 200+ locations. This role is the owner of the monthly and quarterly financial reporting cycle for both internal management and external stakeholders, supports the annual GAAP audit, and prepares financial statement reviews, variance analyses, and Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) commentary.

Reporting to the Director of Financial Reporting, the Senior Accountant works closely with Accounting, FP&A, and external auditors to ensure all financial statements are complete, technically accurate, and delivered on time. This role expands beyond a generalist accounting role—it requires a reporting-focused accountant with strong GAAP knowledge, precise analytical skills, and the ability to produce polished financial deliverables in a high-growth, multi-brand environment.

Essential Functions (Other Duties as Assigned)

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for all Spotless Brands subsidiaries in accordance with GAAP, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery to internal and external stakeholders.
• Own the monthly and quarterly internal financial reporting package, including consolidated and brand-level income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, with supporting schedules and commentary.
• Prepare external financial reports as required by lenders, investors, or other third-party stakeholders, ensuring compliance with applicable reporting requirements and agreements.
• Prepare and review detailed variance analysis comparing actual results to budget, forecast, and prior period; identify drivers of significant variances and draft clear, concise explanations for management review.
• Draft and maintain Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) commentary for monthly and quarterly reporting packages, translating financial results into clear narrative for leadership and external audiences.
• Assist in the preparation of audit deliverables including footnote disclosures, roll forward schedules, and technical accounting memos as needed.
• Perform financial statement review procedures, including analytical review, reasonableness testing, and tie-out of financial data across reporting periods and brands.
• Support the monthly and quarterly close process in coordination with the Accounting team; review journal entries and accruals as they relate to financial reporting accuracy.
• Research and document technical accounting positions under GAAP as needed; assist with the implementation of new accounting standards affecting financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and presentation of financial reports; recommend and implement process improvements within the reporting function.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Minimum 3+ years of progressive accounting experience with a demonstrated focus on financial reporting; public accounting experience
• Experience preparing or auditing GAAP financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, statements of cash flows, and related footnote disclosures.
• Experience with consolidations and multi-entity or multi-brand financial reporting environments preferred.
• Prior experience supporting an external audit process, including preparation of audit schedules, PBC (prepared by client) lists, and auditor communication.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Net Suite, Sage Intacct, or similar) required; advanced Microsoft Excel skills required (pivot tables, complex formulas, financial model navigation).
• Experience in a multi-location services, retail, or consumer-facing business preferred; car wash or franchise industry experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical knowledge of GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), and financial statement presentation and disclosure requirements.
• Strong analytical skills; able to decompose financial variances, identify root causes, and…