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 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.