Director of Shared Services

Who We Are:

At Guardian Restoration Partners, we are on a mission to build the most impactful restoration business in the industry. Our network of "Guardians" helps property owners in crisis rebuild their lives after devastating events like water, fire, and mold damage. As part of our team, you’ll be contributing to a company that values results, integrity, and putting customers first.

Guardian is a high-growth, private equity–backed company building a national platform in the restoration and field services industry. Through a focused acquisition strategy and strong organic growth, we are creating a best-in-class organization that combines local market expertise with the scale, systems, and discipline of a national platform. We are a passionate group of professionals committed to preserving the legacy of small and medium-sized businesses while accelerating their growth. We bring deep expertise and a hands-on approach to support our partners, expand the Guardian network, and make a lasting, positive impact across every organization

What we need: 

Guardian Restoration Partners is seeking a Director of Shared Services to lead the development, execution, and scaling of centralized finance and accounting operations across the company. This role will report to the Senior Vice President, Accounting and will be responsible for improving the consistency, accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of core accounting and finance processes across the organization.

The Director of Shared Services will initially operate as an individual contributor, with the potential to build and lead a team as the function matures. This person will partner closely with corporate finance, accounting leadership, regional controllers, operations leaders, and local office teams to standardize workflows, strengthen controls, improve service delivery, and support the company’s continued growth.

This role requires a hands-on leader who can operate in a complex, multi-location environment and bring structure to transactional finance and accounting processes. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting operations experience, deep process improvement capability, high systems aptitude, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Shared Services Leadership

• Design, implement, and scale Guardian’s shared services function across accounting and finance operations.
• Establish clear ownership, service-level expectations, workflows, escalation paths, and performance metrics.
• Initially serve as a hands-on operator while building scalable processes, playbooks, and infrastructure.
• Evaluate future staffing needs and support the buildout of a shared services team as the function grows.
• Partner with corporate accounting, regional controllers, finance, operations, and local office teams to drive consistent execution.
• Support integration of new locations, offices, and acquired businesses into standardized finance and accounting processes.

Accounting and Finance Operations

Oversee and improve shared services processes across the full accounting operations lifecycle, including:

• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Billing support
• Cash application
• Collections support
• Payroll support
• Procurement support
• Vendor management support
• Customer and job-level transaction support
• Bank activity and banking platform workflows
• Month-end close support
• Reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Audit and documentation support

Process Standardization and Controls

• Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures across shared services processes.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and control weaknesses in current workflows.
• Implement scalable processes that improve accuracy, timeliness, visibility, and accountability.
• Strengthen documentation, approval workflows, audit trails, and segregation of duties.
• Create and monitor KPIs related to transaction processing, close support, backlog, exceptions, accuracy, and service levels.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance operations and shared services workflows.

Systems and Data

• Serve as a power user and process owner across Sage, Ramp, FloQast, Albi, ADP, Bill.com, banking platforms, and related tools.
• Use highly sophisticated Excel skills to analyze data, reconcile activity, identify issues, and support decision-making.
• Improve system workflows, data quality, reporting, and automation opportunities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve integration between systems and reduce manual work.
• Support training and adoption of finance systems across corporate and local teams.

Month-End Close and Reporting Support

• Support timely and accurate completion of month-end close activities.
• Coordinate with accounting leadership and regional controllers to ensure close-related shared services tasks are completed on schedule.
• Support reconciliations, accruals, AP cut-off, AR activity, payroll-related items, and other close processes.
• Help maintain close discipline through FloQast or other close management tools.
• Assist with preparation and organization of support for audits, reviews, and internal reporting needs.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Work closely with regional and local teams to understand current processes and implement practical improvements.
• Partner with operations leaders to ensure finance workflows support business needs without sacrificing control or consistency.
• Travel to company offices as needed to assess processes, train teams, implement changes, and support adoption.
• Serve as a key liaison between corporate accounting and field-level finance operations.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent demonstrated experience, in accounting operations, finance operations, shared services, controllership, or related roles.
• Experience managing or improving several accounting operations processes such as AP, AR, billing, cash application, payroll support, procurement support, reconciliations, and close support.
• Experience operating in a multi-location, multi-entity, distributed, or operationally complex business environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting operations, internal controls, month-end close, and transaction processing.
• Demonstrated ability to build processes, implement controls, and improve operational efficiency.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, data analysis, reconciliations, and large data set management.
• Strong systems aptitude and experience with ERP, expense management, close management, payroll, billing, banking platforms, or comparable tools.
• Comfort contributing directly to the work while helping build toward a scalable team structure.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20%.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, MBA, or other advanced finance/accounting credential preferred.
• Experience with Sage, Ramp, FloQast, Albi, ADP, Bill.com, banking platforms, or comparable systems.
• Experience building or transforming a shared services function.
• Experience in restoration, construction, specialty services, home services, multi-location services, or other operationally complex industries.
• Private equity-backed, acquisition-oriented, or high-growth company experience.
• Experience integrating acquired businesses into standardized accounting and finance processes.

Skills that will make you successful in this role:

• Builder mindset: Comfortable contributing directly to the work while creating scalable processes for the future.
• Process-focused: Skilled at creating structure, documentation, and consistency across distributed workflows.
• Systems-driven: Comfortable using technology and data to improve accuracy, speed, and visibility.
• Controls-focused: Committed to accuracy, compliance, clear approvals, and audit readiness.
• Collaborative: Able to build effective partnerships with corporate leadership, regional controllers, operations leaders, and local teams.
• Change leadership: Able to build trust, communicate the “why,” and support adoption of new processes across a distributed organization.
• Analytical: Comfortable using Excel and data to identify trends, solve problems, and support decision-making.
• Adaptable: Able to balance structure with flexibility in a growing organization where priorities may evolve.

Our Core Values:

• Customer-First Mindset – Our customers are at the heart of our business. We strive to exceed their expectations and build lasting relationships.
• Do the Right Thing – Integrity is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to being ethical and trustworthy in every situation.
• Results Matter – We believe in delivering on our promises and driving outcomes that make a measurable difference.

Total Rewards:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off

We are focused on becoming an “employer of choice” and are continuously looking at how to expand our Total Rewards offerings to best suit the needs of our employees.

Why Join Us?

At Guardian Restoration Partners, we are committed to empowering our employees with the resources and opportunities they need to excel. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive package that includes health, vision, dental, and retirement plans to support your financial and personal well-being.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work options designed to provide flexibility while fostering collaboration and connection with your team.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a mission-driven team that values innovation, teamwork, and meaningful impact.
• Professional Growth: Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where you’ll take on diverse challenges, gain hands-on experience, and have opportunities to shape your role as the company grows.

You’ll contribute to a dynamic team where your expertise will make a tangible difference in our success. We offer a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to your personal and professional development.

Compensation:

Guardian is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this position is $150,000 to $165,000 plus eligibility for an annual bonus. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

Location: This role is a hybrid role – requiring 2-3 days/week in the downtown Denver office. 

Application Deadline

The anticipated application deadline is June 12, 2026, though that date may change depending on the volume of qualified resumes we receive by that time.

Ready to Apply?

If you are motivated by meaningful work and want to be part of a growing organization that values results, integrity, and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team that supports your professional growth and makes a real impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

At Guardian Restoration Partners, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.