Senior Financial Controller

Associated Veterinary Partners

5d•$150,000 - $170,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Financial Controller is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for AVP’s financial planning, reporting, and operational finance functions across a growing, multi-site veterinary partner network. This role owns the finance strategy and reporting, with a strong emphasis on deploying AI and automation to streamline financial operations, improve forecasting accuracy, and free the finance team to focus on higher-value analysis and partner support. The Senior Financial Controller will report directly to the CEO and serve as a key member of the executive leadership team.

Requirements

10+ years of finance leadership experience, including experience at the Senior Controller, Director, or VP level.
Experience in multi-site healthcare, veterinary, or professional services organizations strongly preferred; experience in a private equity-backed or roll-up/consolidation environment is a plus.
Demonstrated 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 (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks) and familiarity with AI/automation tools used in finance operations. NetSuite experience is preferred.
Strong analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills, with a track record of partnering effectively with CEOs and boards.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.
CPA or equivalent professional certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Own AVP’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range modeling to support growth and partner clinic performance.
Lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of AI-powered tools and automation across accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, month-end close, reporting, and forecasting to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.
Partner 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, 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.
Own the AP function across the partner network, ensuring timely, accurate vendor payments, strong internal controls, and automation of invoice processing and approvals.
Own the payroll function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across all partner locations, and drive automation to reduce manual payroll processing time.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team — including AP and Payroll staff — fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technology adoption.
Prepare financial reporting and analysis for the CEO, board, and investors, translating financial data into actionable business insight.
Maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices appropriate to a multi-entity organization.