Role Description
The Senior Controller, GL Shared Services owns the record-to-report (R2R) process for the approximately 100 Network Companies supported by MFP. This is a hands-on operational execution and leadership role, working collaboratively with MFPβs Industry Controllers.
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Run the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close for GL task responsibilities.
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Own the training and standards used to perform the functions.
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Build a scalable, SOX-ready shared services team for GL as MFP grows through acquisition.
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Lead a blended onshore and Colombia-based offshore team, growing to 10-15 people by 2027.
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Integrate newly acquired companies onto standard processes and systems.
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Partner with Network Company Controllers, FP&A, Tax, and the Chief Accounting Officer.
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Ensure a faster, more accurate, well-controlled close that can absorb new companies without a matching increase in headcount.
Qualifications
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Active, unrestricted CPA license (in good standing).
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
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10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years leading teams.
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4+ years of direct experience leading a GL or R2R function inside a shared services center (SSC or GBS) that supports multiple entities or business units.
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Hands-on OneStream experience (preferred), or Oracle Hyperion/HFM or another comparable CPM tool.
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Public company experience with SOX 404: designing, documenting, operating and remediating R2R controls.
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Experience managing offshore or outsourced accounting teams.
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Experience with at least two acquisition integrations.
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Experience building a high performing team and in-depth knowledge of staffing models.
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Proven change leadership on a major process or system change.
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Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge across accruals, fixed assets, leases, revenue, and business combinations.
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Advanced Excel skills and comfort working in large, multi-entity data sets.
Requirements
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Support and adhere to the Teamshares R2R controls to a public company (SOX 404) standard.
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Own GL control matrix, process narratives, and flowcharts.
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Enforce segregation of duties, journal entry approval thresholds, and reconciliation sign-off standards.
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Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors on walkthroughs, testing, audit requests, and deficiency remediation.
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Lead, coach, and develop a growing team of both Senior and General Ledger.
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Define work allocation, standard work instructions, review points, and quality metrics.
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Build the team structure, job levels, onshore/offshore mix, and hiring plan.
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Set goals, run performance reviews, and create development paths.
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Lead the general ledger workstream for onboarding new Network Companies into MFP Shared Services.
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Act as the R2R liaison for OneStream and for GL processes across the ERPs used by Network Companies.
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Identify and deliver automation, such as reconciliation tools and standardized templates.
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Member of MFPβs Core Team to contribute to the strategic design and operational execution.
Benefits
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Medical, dental, and vision, with FSA/HSA options.
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Most plans are 100% of employer paid premiums for employees.
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15 vacation days, 12 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and 3 floating holidays.
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Ongoing support from Teamshares accounting, finance, and small business experts.
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Work from anywhere in the continental U.S. (no international countries permitted for this employment).