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Job title: Shared Services Controller

Work location: New York, NY

Job Description:

The Shared Services Controller is responsible for leading financial reporting, accounting governance, close management, and finance operations support functions for the shared service legal entity. The role provides strategic oversight of financial reporting processes while driving operational excellence, systems optimization, data governance, and cross-functional finance initiatives.

This position serves as a key partner to Finance leadership, Head Office, business units, auditors, technology teams, and shared service stakeholders to ensure accuracy, integrity, timeliness, and transparency of financial information and financial processes. The role extends beyond traditional accounting responsibilities to include process transformation, control enhancement, system implementation, data management, and enterprise financial governance.

Requirements:

·         10+ years of accounting experience

·         Active CPA license preferred

·         B.S. or M.S. in Accounting

·         Financial services industry experience

Financial Reporting & Close Management

·         Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across ShareCo entity.

·         Manage team of 2 directs who support ShareCo month-end close.

·         Oversee preparation and complete review of monthly internal financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and corporate reporting requirements.

·         Ensure accurate recording of transactions, accruals, waterfall allocations and recharges, intercompany balances, and ad-hoc adjustments.

·         Perform financial analysis and variance reviews to identify key business drivers and emerging risks.

·         Coordinate reporting submissions to senior management, corporate headquarters, regulators, and other stakeholders.

Shared Services & Finance Operations

·         Provide centralized accounting and reporting support across multiple entities and functions.

·         Partner with other Legal Entity Controllers within Financial Control to continually monitor waterfall allocations and recharges, ad-hoc inter-affiliate agreements, and intercompany cash settlements.

·         Oversee intercompany accounting, cost allocations, expense governance, and balance sheet substantiation.

·         Partner with AP, FP&A, Tax, Product Control, and other business units to resolve accounting and operational issues.

·         Establish standardized processes and service levels to support internal stakeholders.

·         Drive continuous improvement in service quality, responsiveness, and operational efficiency.

Process Improvement & Transformation

·         Lead finance transformation initiatives aimed at automation, efficiency, standardization, and scalability.

·         Partner with Finance IT and business teams on system enhancements, ERP initiatives, and reporting tool implementations.

·         Streamline manual processes and strengthen end-to-end process ownership.

·         Develop and implement sustainable solutions that enhance data integrity and reduce operational risk.

·         Support strategic initiatives affecting finance infrastructure, reporting architecture, and organizational change.

Key Skills/Qualifications

·         Core Competencies

·         Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing business, regulatory, and operational environments

·         Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

·         Ability to translate complex accounting, control, and system-related matters into clear business insights and recommendations

·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

·         Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines

·         Strong verbal and written communication skills

·         Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across Finance, Tax, IT, Operations, and senior management

·         Strong risk management, control, and audit mindset

Technical Expertise

·         Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements

·         Intercompany accounting, recharge methodologies, and consolidation concepts

·         Cost allocation methodologies and transfer pricing principles

·         Balance sheet substantiation, account reconciliations, and financial analysis

·         Internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit support

·         Financial systems expertise, including SAP, OneStream, Hyperion, and Microsoft Excel

·         Accounting Knowledge (including but not limited to)

·         ASC 360 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

·         ASC 606 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers

·         ASC 842 – Leases

·         ASC 850 – Related Party Disclosures

·         Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Cost Accounting

·         Intercompany Recharge and Cost Allocation Accounting

·         Fixed Asset Accounting, Depreciation, and Amortization