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Unleashed Brands

Franchise Audit Manager - Finance & Compliance

Unleashed Brands, Bedford, Texas, United States, 76022

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We're looking for driven, mission-aligned individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of families and small business owners. Explore our career opportunities and see how you can grow with us.

At Unleashed Brands, we believe in building great kids by empowering our team to do meaningful work every day. We're on a mission to help kids learn, play, and grow through brands that inspire confidence, spark imagination, and create lasting impact in communities across the country.

With a growing portfolio of category-leading youth enrichment brands and more than 1,300 locations open or in development, our team is passionate about making a difference—one child, one family, and one franchise at a time.

If you're driven by purpose, fueled by innovation, and ready to be part of something bigger, we’d love to meet you. Explore our current opportunities and start your journey with Unleashed Brands.

Position:

Franchise Audit Manager – Finance & Compliance

Location:

Bedford, TX

Job Id:

410

# of Openings:

1

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional to join our Finance team as a Franchise Auditor – Financial Compliance. This role is focused exclusively on the review, validation, and monitoring of franchisee financial reporting and compliance with the financial terms of franchise agreements.

As a senior individual contributor, this position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of royalty calculations, fee remittances, and other financial obligations, while maintaining strong audit documentation and internal control standards. The role partners closely with Finance, Legal, and external audit providers to protect revenue integrity and support a scalable, compliant franchise platform.

Duties/Responsibilities

Execute financial compliance audits of franchisee financial records, with primary focus on royalty calculations, fee remittances, revenue reporting, and other contractual financial obligations.

Review general ledger activity, point-of-sale reports, bank statements, and supporting documentation to validate accuracy and completeness of reported revenues and fees.

Analyze audit results to identify financial discrepancies, under-reporting risks, or non-compliance with franchise agreement terms.

Prepare clear, well-documented audit reports summarizing findings, quantifying financial impact where applicable, and outlining required corrective actions.

Maintain complete and accurate audit workpapers, evidence, and correspondence in accordance with internal control and documentation standards.

Communicate audit findings professionally with internal stakeholders and franchisees to support timely resolution and follow-up.

Coordinate with third-party audit firms and franchisees to support audit execution, data requests, and completion of audit deliverables.

Partner with Finance and Legal teams to interpret franchise agreement financial terms and ensure consistent application across audits.

Support ongoing improvements to financial compliance procedures, audit methodologies, and reporting templates.

Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analysis related to franchise revenue, compliance, and reporting.

Ability to perform desk-based work for extended periods.

Ability to travel periodically for financial audit-related site visits or meetings.

Ability to lift and carry up to twenty (20) pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Experience/Knowledge/Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

2–5 years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial compliance, or financial analysis; franchise or multi-unit experience preferred.

Strong understanding of revenue recognition concepts, financial controls, and audit principles.

Excellent analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to interpret contractual financial terms and apply them consistently in audit reviews.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document findings and communicate with internal and external partners.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to manage multiple audit assignments independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Proactive, disciplined approach to documentation and follow-through.

Willingness to travel on a limited basis, as required for financial audit purposes.

Company Paid Holidays

Flexible Paid Time Off

Multiple health care insurance plans that cover medical, dental, prescription, vision, and employer HSA contributions

Competitive 401(k) Program with employer matching contributions

Daily dress code of “business casual”

A positive work environment

And much, much more

Company Description

Unleashed Brands was founded to curate and grow a portfolio of the most innovative and profitable brands that help kids learn, play and grow. Over the last 10 years, the team at Unleashed Brands has built a proven platform and know-how for scaling businesses focused on serving families. Its mission is to impact the lives of every kid by providing fun, engaging and inspiring experiences that help them become who they are destined to be. Unleashed Brands has more than 1,300 locations open and in development with plans to open more than 100+ new units annually over the next 5 years. For more information, please visit www.unleashedbrands.com. Unleashed Brands is headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Unleashed Brands is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law.

ADA

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Unleashed Brands will provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

Unleashed Brands is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

Team Our team is our greatest asset. We love what we do and have a great time doing it. When we aren’t working hard, you can find us engaging in fun team building activities.

Giving back to our community is one of our priorities. We are proud partners to The Chosen Ones and Together We Rise through the Unleashed Brands Foundation.

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