Financial Controller

The Financial Controller will be responsible for managing the company’s accounting and financial operations. This includes the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk. The Controller is also responsible for enhancing the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results and ensuring that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The Financial Controller will be an integral part of the leadership team, providing financial oversight and strategic guidance to help drive the growth of the organization. Hometown Veterinary Partners is passionate about empowering veterinary professionals, and the Financial Controller will play a critical role in ensuring that our business operations support that mission.

Culture

1. Constantly communicate with stakeholders while always prioritizing our mission to support our business operations
2. Cultivate a supportive and collaborative team environment
3. Champion for change and identify, document, share and promote best practices

Community

1. Communicate deadlines with all internal HVP cross-functional teams as needed
2. Partner with leadership to help develop and execute business plans and operational strategies
3. Partner with leaders to problem-solve and ensure that business needs are met
4. Partner with leaders to guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape

Collaboration

1. Provide comprehensive financial updates to leadership by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points
2. Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with national and local legal standards while remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation
3. Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows
4. Preparation of financial statements, monthly and annual reporting, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll
5. Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, and team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures
6. Establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on a biweekly, monthly, and annual basis
7. Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner; ensure accounts receivable are collected promptly
8. Manage outsourced functions (vendor onboarding)
9. Manage the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors
10. Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
11. Additional responsibilities as the company scales and the position evolves.

Skills & Abilities

1. Strong understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis
2. Exemplary history of financial project management
3. Ability to streamline accounting processes
4. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
6. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
7. Demonstrated leadership ability and a team player mentality
8. Ability to adapt and learn new software
9. Ability to work efficiently as part of the team as well as independently

Education, Experience & Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field
2. Five or more years of experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager
3. Ten or more years of professional accounting experience
4. Professional certification, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred
5. Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting

This is a remote position.