[Hiring] Corporate Controller @Companion Pet Partners, LLC

Role Description

We are seeking a high-caliber Corporate Controller to lead the accounting organization for a rapidly scaling, multi-site veterinary hospital group. This is a critical leadership role in a Private Equity-backed environment focused on system optimization and disciplined financial management across our network.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who can:

• Elevate existing financial controls
• Streamline multi-site reporting
• Continuously enhance the institutional-grade reporting required by PE sponsors
• Bridge the gap between site-level clinical operations and corporate financial strategy
• Optimize processes and ensure integrity of our $100M+ P&L
• Maintain a scalable foundation for future growth initiatives including M&A growth

This is a remote position with preference for the candidate to reside on the West Coast.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior experience in a PE-backed or multi-site healthcare environment is required
• CPA Required
• Big 4 or large regional public accounting background preferred
• Expert command of US GAAP, multi-entity consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and purchase accounting
• Hands-on experience integrating multiple tuck-in acquisitions per year into a centralized accounting engine
• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and scale a direct/indirect team of 5-6 (Accounting Managers, Senior Staff, AP, Treasury)
• Hands-on experience with modern ERPs (e.g., NetSuite) and veterinary PMS platforms preferred

Requirements

• Lead and accelerate the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes across 31+ locations, ensuring timely and accurate consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
• Own the delivery of the monthly sponsor-specific reporting packages, including EBITDA bridge analysis and add-back tracking
• Manage the relationship with external auditors and tax advisors; lead the year-end audit and ensure compliance with multi-state tax requirements
• Lead the financial onboarding of newly acquired veterinary practices, including Chart of Accounts mapping, payroll migration, and ERP integration
• Partner with the CFO and external advisors on opening balance sheet entries, valuation of intangibles, and working capital true-ups
• Oversee and optimize the accounting tech stack (e.g., NetSuite, PIMS, AP/Tipalti) to support a high-volume, multi-unit environment
• Design and enforce robust internal controls across all hospital locations to mitigate risk in cash handling, inventory management, and procurement
• Oversee the revenue cycle, ensuring accurate reconciliation between Practice Management Systems (PMS) and the general ledger
• Partner with the Senior Director of Finance to provide the data foundation for 13-week cash forecasts and budget-vs-actual variance analysis

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($200,000-$220,000 base plus annual bonus) and comprehensive benefits package
• Significant growth opportunities as our organization expands
• Collaborative environment that values your expertise and input
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your leadership and technical skills
• Modern technology and tools to support efficient financial operations
• Supportive leadership team committed to your success
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact by building our accounting infrastructure
• Work-life balance that respects your personal and professional commitments

Company Description

Companion was formed in January of 2020 with a commitment to providing unmatched care to pets and unsurpassed support to veterinary teams through the management and operation of our acquired veterinary hospitals. We are based in Los Angeles, with a focus on expansion throughout the Western United States. The Companion team is passionate about the animal health industry and deeply committed to building a network of best-in-class veterinary practices with talented people collaborating to solve industry-wide problems and deliver exceptional medical care.