[Hiring] Finance Manager, Corporate Development @Destination Pet, LLC

Role Description

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack - a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!

This role leads the finance side of our M&A program, directs how we deploy capital, and presents directly to the Investment Committee of the Board of Directors.

• Location: Remote, United States
• Reports To: VP, Strategic Finance
• Pay: $135,000 to $150,000 base, plus 15% annual bonus target
• Note: Destination Pet does not provide visa sponsorship

Core Responsibilities:

• M&A Finance (60%):
  • Lead deal finance end-to-end: valuation, deal terms, quality of earnings, diligence, and close
  • Coordinate with Business Development, sellers, advisors, Integrations, and Operations
  • Set post-close KPIs and run lookbacks against underwriting
  • Evaluate divestitures of underperforming centers
• Capital Allocation (30%):
  • Underwrite growth, expansion, and repair and maintenance projects
  • Track spend and returns against approved plans
  • Own the capital allocation framework and hurdle rates to maximize return on invested capital
• Acquired Center Finance Support (10%):
  • Provide budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking for newly acquired centers
  • Support FP&A with reporting on the acquired center portfolio

You will work directly with the CFO, the President and GM, and the executive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 4+ years of finance experience with hands-on M&A execution
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and quality of earnings skills
• Comfortable presenting recommendations to senior leadership and a board

Requirements

• Preferred: Investment banking, private equity, or corporate development background
• MBA, CFA, or CPA
• Multi-site experience, such as veterinary, healthcare, or consumer services

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance
• 401k match
• Pet Insurance
• Pet care discounts
• Flexible time off
• Board-level visibility and room to grow your career