Senior Financial Controller - Remote

Overview

A remote opportunity is available for a Senior Financial Controller to lead financial planning, reporting, and operational finance functions within a growing multi-site veterinary partner network. This strategic and hands-on leadership role focuses on deploying AI and automation to enhance financial operations, improve forecasting accuracy, and enable the finance team to concentrate on higher-value analysis and partner support. The position reports directly to the CEO and is a key member of the executive leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range modeling to support growth and partner clinic performance.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement AI-powered tools and automation across accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, month-end close, reporting, and forecasting to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.
• Collaborate with IT and data teams to integrate AI/ML capabilities into finance systems (ERP, FP&A tools) and establish KPIs to measure automation ROI and adoption.
• Ensure timely and accurate consolidated financial statements and reporting in accordance with GAAP; manage external audit, tax, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee financial consolidation and standardization across partner clinic locations, including chart of accounts, close processes, and reporting cadence.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, banking relationships, and capital planning.
• Support due diligence, financial modeling, and integration planning for new partner clinic acquisitions.
• Oversee the accounts payable function across the partner network, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments, strong internal controls, and automation of invoice processing and approvals.
• Manage payroll processing across all partner locations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and driving automation to reduce manual processing time.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team, including AP and Payroll staff, fostering continuous improvement and technology adoption.
• Prepare financial reporting and analysis for the CEO, board, and investors, translating financial data into actionable business insights.
• Maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices appropriate for a multi-entity organization.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of finance leadership experience at Senior Controller, Director, or VP level.
• Experience in multi-site healthcare, veterinary, or professional services organizations preferred; private equity-backed or roll-up/consolidation environment experience is a plus.
• Proven success leading finance process automation or AI implementation initiatives (e.g., RPA, AI-enabled forecasting, intelligent document processing, ERP AI modules).
• Experience with multi-entity financial consolidation, GAAP reporting, and month-end/quarter-end close processes.
• Experience managing FP&A, accounting, treasury, accounts payable, and payroll functions, including team leadership and development.
• Experience supporting M&A due diligence and post-acquisition financial integration.
• Proficiency with modern financial systems and ERP platforms such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or QuickBooks; NetSuite experience preferred.
• Familiarity with AI/automation tools used in finance operations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills with a track record of effective partnership with CEOs and boards.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline preferred.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $150,000 - $170,000, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match.

Location

• Remote position.
• Working hours: 9am - 5pm EST.