Controller (Retail Industry Focus)
Teamshares
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Posted on Jun 26, 2025
My Financial Partner | A Teamshares Company | Remote (Some Travel Required)
About Us
My Financial Partner (MFP) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Teamshares Inc., a national, mission-driven company helping small businesses across the U.S. become employee-owned. We bring the tools and support of large-scale businesses to small companies — starting with employee stock ownership.
At MFP, our experienced team of accounting professionals delivers high-quality, fractional accounting support to a growing network of Teamshares companies. As part of this dynamic group, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of small business owners and employee-owners across the country.
The Role
- We’re looking for a Controller to join our growing team, focused on supporting a portfolio of companies within the Retail Industry. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll partner closely with company presidents and employee-owners to drive financial clarity, optimize operations, and support long-term strategic success.
- You’ll be responsible for the full accounting cycle, financial reporting, inventory oversight, and advising leadership teams—while identifying opportunities for improved systems, processes, and profitability.
What You'll Do
- Strategic Client Partnership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to multiple small business presidents, tailoring your financial insights to each company’s operations.
- Leverage your deep retail experience to provide guidance on cost control, tax planning, inventory management, and financial forecasting.
- Translate financial data into actionable recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
- Financial Operations & Oversight
- Lead full-cycle accounting operations including A/P, A/R, GL, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition.
- Manage month-end and year-end closes, including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, fixed asset entries, and deferred revenue adjustments.
- Regularly review trial balances and income statement classifications to ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP.
- Maintain a 13-week cash flow forecast and recommend solutions to mitigate shortfalls.
- Reporting & Analysis
- Submit trial balances and variance analyses using OneStream reporting tools.
- Collaborate with company leadership on budget preparation and quarterly/annual strategic plans.
- Deliver key performance metrics and highlight trends affecting business performance.
- Process Improvement & Controls
- Identify and implement process improvements across accounting systems and reporting workflows.
- Assist in developing internal controls and documenting financial procedures.
- Optimize the chart of accounts and streamline inventory accounting practices.
Who You Are
- A proactive, hands-on Controller who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, small business environment.
- A strong communicator who can translate complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
- A self-starter who is comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, and rolling up your sleeves when needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in a Controller or Senior Accounting role
- Retail industry accounting experience required (multi-location a plus)
- Experience in small to medium sized businesses; fractional or outsourced accounting background a plus
- Strong experience with inventory accounting and operational finance
- Tech-savvy and resourceful; thrives in a remote, fast-moving, startup-like environment
- Comfortable with a hands-on role that includes both strategic and tactical work
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and POS systems
- Working knowledge of US GAAP
Tools You'll Use
- QuickBooks Online & POS systems
- NetSuite ERP
- OneStream (for reporting and consolidations)
- Bill.com (AP)
- Gusto (Payroll)
- Asana (Project/task management)
- Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel & Teams)
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance — 100% employer-paid for employees (and dependents on most plans)
- Paid time off including:
- 15 vacation days
- 19 company holidays
- 5 sick days
- 1 floating holiday of your choice
- Ongoing development through access to Teamshares’ experts in small business accounting and finance
- The opportunity to support real employee ownership in America’s small businesses
If you're passionate about using your accounting expertise to make a real impact—and want to work with a team that values integrity, humility, and collaboration—we’d love to hear from you.
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