Teamshares
Sr. Controller - General Ledger Shared Services (Central or Eastern Time zone)
- Location
- Remote, United States
- Work type
- Remote · Full-time
- Posted
- (1 month ago)
About the role
The Role
The Senior Controller, GL Shared Services owns the record-to-report (R2R) process for the approximately 100 Network Companies supported by MFP, a number that grows with each acquisition. This is a hands-on operational execution and leadership role: working collaboratively with MFP’s Industry Controllers, you will run the monthly, quarterly and year-end close, for the GL task responsibilities, own the training and standards used to perform the functions, and build a scalable, SOX-ready shared services team for GL as MFP grows through acquisition.
You will lead a blended onshore and Colombia-based offshore team, growing to 10-15 people by 2027, integrate newly acquired companies onto standard processes and systems, and partner with Network Company Controllers, FP&A, Tax and the Chief Accounting Officer. Success means a faster, more accurate, well-controlled close that can absorb new companies without a matching increase in headcount.
Key Responsibilities
1. Close and general ledger operations (about 40%)
Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close calendar across all Network Companies, delivering a consistent close within 8-10 business days. Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations and flux analysis before submission to consolidation if needed, alongside the Industry Controller review. Stay hands-on: prepare or step in on complex entries, reconciliations and technical accounting memos when the team needs it. Oversee core GL activity, including: Balance sheet reconciliations (cash, credit card, A/R, A/P, intercompany, clearing accounts) Fixed assets, depreciation and disposals Prepaid expenses and amortization Payroll, bonus, revenue and expense accruals Deferred revenue entries and reversals Income tax entries provided by Teamshares Tax Inventory adjustments tied to annual physical counts Year-end adjustments and audit workpapers Ensure trial balances, variance analysis and close checklists are loaded to OneStream accurately and on time. Maintain the chart of accounts standard and approve new account requests.2. SOX compliance and internal controls (about 10%)
Support and adhere to the Teamshares R2R controls to a public company (SOX 404) standard. Own GL control matrix, process narratives and flowcharts. Enforce segregation of duties, journal entry approval thresholds and reconciliation sign-off standards. Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors on walkthroughs, testing, audit requests and deficiency remediation.3. People leadership and offshore team management (about 20%)
Lead, coach and develop a growing team of both Senior and General Ledger. Direct the offshore GL team and partner in Colombia: define work allocation, standard work instructions, review points and quality metrics. Build the team structure, job levels, onshore/offshore mix and hiring plan to reach 10-15 staff by 2027 and scale with acquisitions. Set goals, run performance reviews and create development paths that retain strong performers. Build a culture of accountability, documentation and continuous improvement across time zones.4. Acquisitions and integration (about 10%)
Lead the general ledger workstream for onboarding new Network Companies into MFP Shared Services. Work with MFP’s Sr. Transition Controller to take responsibility for GL staffing plans based on MFP’s integration playbook. Collaborate to refine the integration playbook after each onboarding so the next one is faster.5. Systems, automation and change management (about 10%)
Act as the R2R liaison for OneStream (close checklists, account reconciliation module, reporting) and for GL processes across the ERPs used by Network Companies. Represent R2R in future ERP and systems initiatives, including requirements, design, testing (UAT) and post-go-live stabilization. Identify and deliver automation, such as reconciliation tools, recurring entries and standardized templates. Working with the Shared Services Lead, assist in change management for process and system changes: stakeholder communication, training, documentation and adoption tracking.6. Stakeholder partnership and reporting (about 10%)
Member of MFP’s Core Team to contribute to the input to the strategic design, operational execution and teaming of the shared services leadership team. Partner with MFP Industry Controllers, FP&A, Tax and Treasury to meet service expectations. Develop and maintain Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and report monthly on close KPIs. Respond to requests from the CFO, Chief Accounting Officer and Shared Services leadership, and raise risks to deadlines early.Required Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Operational and hands-on experience working for start-ups and small businesses in a back-office support environment. NetSuite and QuickBooks Online experience, ideally across many entities. Experience leading nearshore teams in Latin America. Experience in a private equity-backed, roll-up or serial-acquirer environment with many small entities. Experience supporting a company through IPO readiness or the first years of SOX compliance. Exposure to close and reconciliation tools such as BlackLine, FloQast or OneStream Account Reconciliations. Lean, Six Sigma or similar process improvement training.Systems & Tools
Competencies
Our Values
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Value |
What it looks like in this role |
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Trust Comes First |
Builds trust with Network Company presidents, controllers, auditors and the GL team through accurate numbers, transparency about issues and following through on commitments |
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Take Initiative |
Spots gaps in the close, controls or team before they become problems, and acts without waiting to be asked |
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Show Empathy |
Understands the pressures on small business owners, acquired-company staff and offshore colleagues, and leads change with patience and respect |
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Make Things Better |
Continuously improves the close, controls and integration playbook so each month and each acquisition goes better than the last |
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Act Thoughtfully |
Weighs risk, controls and people impact before making changes, and makes sound, well-documented judgments |
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Be Dependable |
Delivers an accurate and timely close, meets audit commitments and is someone the team and leadership can count on |
What Success Looks Like
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Timeframe |
Outcomes |
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First 90 days |
Assess the current close, team, controls and offshore model; publish a prioritized R2R roadmap; own the close calendar end to end |
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First 6 months |
Standard close checklist and reconciliation policy live for all Network Companies; R2R risk and control matrix complete; integration playbook documented |
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First 12 months |
Close consistently within Teamshares deadlines and targeting approximately 50-60% of close activities in 2026 across all Network Companies; zero material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in R2R; team on track to 10-15 staff by 2027, with a defined onshore/offshore team split |
Work Hours/ Benefits
- Fully remote, with daily collaboration with the Colombia-based team, which largely shares Eastern business hours.
- Extended hours during close and year-end, and occasional early or late calls with offshore teams.
- Travel up to 15%.