Retail Industry Controller

My Financial Partner delivers high quality, fast-paced fractional Controller, AP, and GL services to 70+ network companies across the Teamshares portfolio. We're a wholly owned subsidiary of Teamshares , Inc. — a publicly traded company built to keep great small businesses thriving, one acquisition at a time.

The Role

- We’re looking for a Financial Controller to join our growing team, focused on supporting a portfolio of retail companies . 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 retail business presidents, tailoring financial insights to their operational needs.

- Leverage your hands-on experience in retail operations to guide cost control, product margin analysis, vendor management, and inventory forecasting.

- Translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations that support both short- and long-term strategic decisions.

- Financial Operations & Oversight

- Lead full-cycle accounting operations including A/P, A/R, GL, inventory accounting, revenue recognition, and payroll.

- Manage month-end and year-end closes, including reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, and deferred revenue adjustments.

- Oversee inventory accounting and ensuring accurate valuation and minimizing shrinkage.

- Maintain a 13-week cash flow forecast and recommend solutions to optimize working capital.

- Reporting & Analysis

- Prepare trial balances, variance analyses, and financial reporting dashboards using OneStream or similar platforms.

- Collaborate with company leadership on budgets, quarterly planning, and long-term strategic initiatives.

- Deliver KPIs that reflect operational performance and margin trends.

- Process Improvement & Controls

- Identify and implement process improvements across accounting systems, POS integrations, and reporting workflows.

- Assist in developing internal controls and documenting financial procedures specific to retail environments.

- Streamline inventory management practices, multi-location stock, and seasonal adjustments.

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

- Proven experience in retail accounting, preferably with multi-location operations

- Background in small to medium-sized businesses; fractional or outsourced accounting experience a plus

- Tech-savvy and resourceful; comfortable in remote, fast-moving environments

- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, POS systems, and Excel

- Working knowledge of US GAAP

Tools You'll Use

- QuickBooks Online & POS systems

- NetSuite ERP

- OneStream (for reporting and consolidations)

- 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