Controller

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network•Newport Beach, CA

37d

About The Position

The Controller will own the accounting close, financial reporting, cash management, and internal controls environment for a multi-site clinical operation experiencing rapid growth. This role leads a team including an Assistant Controller and an AP Manager, and serves as the primary point of contact for external auditors, lender financial reporting requests, and newly acquired clinic financial integrations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA required.
Prior experience in a private equity-backed portfolio company, with direct exposure to sponsor reporting requirements.
Experience in a multi-location, clinical operating environment (veterinary, medical/dental, or comparable healthcare services).

Nice To Haves

Hands-on NetSuite experience.
Prior M&A / transaction and integration exposure.
Experience deploying automation or AI tools within accounting/finance functions.

Responsibilities

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for a multi-location structure; ensure timely, accurate consolidated financials for all locations.
Lead technical accounting, GAAP compliance, and financial reporting to the PE sponsor and lenders.
Manage the annual Big 4 financial statement audit end-to-end, including PBC schedules, technical memos, and auditor relationship management.
Design, implement, and monitor internal controls across a growing, decentralized clinic network; drive operational compliance.
Lead accounting integration for newly acquired clinics, including opening balance sheets, purchase accounting, earnouts schedules/payment, and systems/process conversion.
Manage and develop the Assistant Controller and AP Manager; build scalable processes and team capacity ahead of continued M&A growth.
Partner with FP&A and clinic operations leaders on standardized reporting across sites.
Own balance sheet reconciliation integrity, revenue recognition, and inventory/COGS accounting across locations.
Identify and implement automation opportunities within close, reconciliation, and reporting workflows.