[Hiring] VP, Corporate Controller @VCA Animal Hospitals

Role Description

The Financial Controller leads the core controllership functions for VCA Animal Hospitals, including accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable, and treasury. This role is accountable for maintaining the integrity of financial results, ensuring a strong internal control environment, and serving as a key partner to support business performance and decision-making.

As a senior finance leader within the Mars Veterinary Health ecosystem, this role partners closely with field and support office leadership to ensure financials accurately reflect operations, support growth, and enable strategic priorities. The Controller also plays a critical role in advancing automation, standardization, and finance transformation initiatives.

• Controllership & Financial Stewardship
  • Collaborate with MVH stakeholders to align financial practices, support enterprise-wide initiatives, and ensure consistency in reporting and controls.
  • Lead all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, and accounts payable, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP.
  • Maintain the integrity of financial records and ensure a strong internal control environment to mitigate risk.
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and reporting requirements.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external audits.
• Financial Partnership & Business Impact
  • Partner with support office and field leadership to ensure financial results reflect business operations and support informed decision-making.
  • Provide clear, actionable financial insights, identifying risks and opportunities to improve performance.
  • Collaborate across functions to align financial reporting with operational drivers in a multi-site veterinary environment.
• Transformation & Continuous Improvement
  • Lead and support finance transformation initiatives, including shared services and process standardization.
  • Drive adoption of automation and digital solutions to improve efficiency and scalability.
  • Engage internal and external partners to deliver projects within defined scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Team Leadership & Talent Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team, including succession planning and capability building.
  • Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous learning.
  • Contribute to the broader Finance talent agenda as a member of the finance leadership team.
• Strategic & Capital Support
  • Provide financial oversight and partnership on capital investments and strategic initiatives.
  • Support long-term financial planning and enterprise growth priorities.
  • Collaborate on cross-market or international initiatives as applicable within Mars Veterinary Health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Related Field
• Master’s degree
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, or controllership
• Experience in multi-site, healthcare, or service-based organizations strongly preferred
• CPA preferred
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle Financials)
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
• MS Suite
• Language Proficiency - English

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Deep expertise in financial accounting, reporting, and internal control
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into operational insights
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders across functions
• Experience leading transformation, automation, or process improvement initiatives
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Core Competencies

• Financial Acumen
• Decision Quality
• Business Acumen
• Managing & Measuring Work
• Drive for Results

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation/sick days
• 401(k)
• Generous employee pet discounts
• Additional benefits