Shared Services Controller

Requirements:

• 10+ years of accounting experience
• Active CPA license preferred
• B.S. or M.S. in Accounting
• Financial services industry experience

Shared Services Controller – Financial Control

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

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PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.