Senior Accountant – Shared Services

About this role

Position Overview


The Senior Accountant – Shared Services plays a critical role in delivering accurate, timely, and standardized accounting services across a multi‑unit, multi‑entity operating model. This position is responsible for key accounting processes at scale, including period‑end close, reconciliations, and financial control execution across multiple locations, brands, or legal entities.


The role acts as a technical expert, process owner, and service delivery leader, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, consistency in accounting treatment, and fulfillment of defined service‑level expectations. The Senior Accountant also serves as an escalation point and mentor within the shared services organization.


Key Responsibilities


1. Multi‑Unit Accounting Operations


Perform and review accounting activities for multiple operating units and legal entities.


Ensure accurate recording of transactions in accordance with GAAP and company policies.


Address complex or non‑routine accounting matters escalated from junior team members.


Support new unit openings, entity transitions, and process migrations into shared services.


2. Period‑End Close & Financial Accuracy


Lead assigned portions of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for a multi‑unit environment.


Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.


Ensure balance sheet integrity and timely resolution of reconciling items.


Analyze variances across units and communicate root causes to leadership.


3. Standardization & Process Ownership


Enforce standardized accounting methodologies across all supported units.


Maintain and follow documented procedures, controls, and operating frameworks.


Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and scalability.


Support continuous improvement initiatives within the shared services model.


4. Internal Controls, Compliance & Audi...