Controller (Retail & Restaurant Industry Focus)
Remote
Teamshares – My Financial Partner /
Full-time /
Remote
My Financial Partner | 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 Financial Controller to join our growing team, focused on supporting a portfolio of restaurant and 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 restaurant and retail business presidents, tailoring financial insights to their operational needs.
- Leverage your hands-on experience in food service and retail operations to guide cost control, menu or 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 food/product costing, ensuring accurate valuation and minimizing waste or 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, including food cost %, labor cost %, sales per square foot, 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 restaurant and retail environments.
- Streamline inventory management practices, including tracking perishable goods, 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 restaurant or 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)
- 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.
