Controller

Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Controller to lead the financial accounting function for a fast-growing animal health organization. This role will oversee all day-to-day accounting activities, ensure strong internal controls, maintain compliance, and partner closely with operations to drive disciplined financial performance across ~50 clinics.

The Controller will manage a remote accounting team, implement scalable processes and systems, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting for monthly close, audits, and lender requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

• Own month-end and year-end close processes; ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and variance analyses
• Maintain accounting policies and ensure adherence to GAAP
• Coordinate annual audit and tax filings with external auditors

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Strengthen internal controls around revenue, patient payments, payroll, P2P, inventory, and controlled substances
• Implement procedures that ensure proper segregation of duties across clinics and support center
• Maintain compliance with state/federal regulations and lender/board reporting requirements

Clinic Operations Support

• Partner with Operations, Procurement, and HR to ensure proper clinic-level accounting
• Monitor clinic performance trends and identify financial risks/opportunities
• Ensure expense accuracy, timely accruals, and alignment with operational workflows

Systems & Process Optimization

• Drive continuous improvement of accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Coupa, payroll, inventory tools)
• Standardize workflows across 50 sites to support scale and rapid growth
• Lead automation and data integrity initiatives to reduce manual effort and increase visibility

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a remote accounting team (AP, AR, General Accounting)
• Set clear expectations, establish KPIs, and build a high-performance, service-oriented culture
• Recruit and build talent as the organization expands

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, at least 3 years managing multi-site operations
• Experience in healthcare, veterinary, or consumer services strongly preferred
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and operational accounting best practices
• Strong systems experience (NetSuite or similar ERP required)
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical strength, and accountability
• Ability to communicate effectively with operators, clinicians, and senior leadership
• Thrives in a high-growth environment with evolving processes and priorities

Success Characteristics

• Ownership mindset with urgency and follow-through
• Trusted partner to operations — proactive, collaborative, solutions-oriented
• Builder mentality — embraces change and scales processes
• High integrity and commitment to accuracy and compliance

What We Offer

• Remote-first culture with flexibility
• Mission-driven work improving care for pets and families
• Opportunity to shape a finance function within a rapidly growing business
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional growth

Salary Range: $150,000 - $160,000