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Job Title: Controller

Location: On-site | Rocky River, Ohio

Company: Thrive Venture Group

Industry: Health & Wellness | Multi-Unit Franchise | Orangetheory Fitness

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

About Us

Thrive Venture Group is a fast-growing health and wellness franchise operator overseeing 31 Orangetheory Fitness studios across multiple markets. We are driven by performance, innovation, and a passion for helping others live healthier, more active lives. As we scale our business, we’re looking for a Controller to join our leadership team and drive operational excellence, financial discipline, and strategic growth.

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on, experienced Controller to lead the accounting function and partner directly with our executive team. This role is on-site at our Rocky River, Ohio office and responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, managing financial reporting, improving cash flow performance, and supporting our long-term growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Own the month-end close process across all entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Deliver timely financial statements and reports to leadership, investors, and lenders
Maintain a 15-day close timeline and high standards for reporting quality
Lead the preparation for audits and ensure a clean audit process annually
Monitor, forecast, and manage cash flow; maintain 13-week rolling forecasts
Partner with executive leadership to analyze profitability and support EBITDA growth initiatives
Manage and mentor accounting team members and external partners
Oversee debt compliance, covenant tracking, and support strategic refinancing or funding efforts
Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
5+ years of experience in a senior accounting or controller role (multi-unit or franchise experience a plus)
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
Proven experience with audits, cash flow forecasting, and debt management
Proficient in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive leadership style
Strong communicator and team collaborator

Compensation: $110,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About Us

Orangetheory is a science-based, full-body workout that uses technology to measure performance so members can prove they are improving. In a 60-minute class, led by a highly trained and certified coach, members target at least twelve minutes in the Orange Zone to raise their heart rate and charge up metabolism. The result is an increase in calorie burn post-workout, backed by the science of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC). After twelve minutes of hard work in the Orange Zone, your body burns additional calories as you recover over the next 24 hours.

Our Philosophy

For us, physical fitness transcends weight loss and bikini season. Fitness is a way of life -- in fact, our brand purpose is to help people live longer, more vibrant lives. When we help our members to put in the work at our studios, they will experience benefits in their day-to-day. They will be physically stronger, but beyond that, they will notice improvements to their mood, cognition, sleep, and overall happiness and quality of life. This workout actually changes your body at the cellular level and has been known to help members through disease, chronic illness, depression, and even heartbreak and the loss of loved ones. They’ll simply have the energy to play with their grandchildren, run a 5K, or go hiking. When we can help our members to take care of their body and mind, amazing things can happen. More Orangetheory, More LIFE.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Orangetheory is committed to encouraging, facilitating and upholding an environment centered on diversity, equity and inclusion across every facet of the Orangetheory brand. We will work to create a sustainable culture that supports a healthy space for learning and growing, valuing and empowering every employee, inspiring a diverse franchise network, and uplifting the members and communities we serve. Click here to see more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Orangetheory.

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