Controller

Join Vetcove and help modernize the future of veterinary software and the pet parent healthcare experience. Our suite of platforms features a market-leading procurement marketplace, an ultra-modern home delivery ecommerce experience, and a next-generation practice management system. More than 25,000 hospitals across all 50 states rely on Vetcove daily, supporting tens of thousands of veterinarians who care for tens of millions of pets each year.

We are modernizing the 50 billion dollar plus animal health industry by giving veterinary organizations the tools to focus more on patient care. Backed by Y Combinator and top venture investors in Silicon Valley, New York and Miami, Vetcove is a fast-growing, mission-driven company. We are searching for talented and passionate people who want to help shape the future of veterinary care.

About the position

Vetcove is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Controller to develop and execute accounting policies and procedures while scaling accounting systems and tools for growth. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this individual will be responsible for directing the accounting activities of the company. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys the challenge of working at a fast-paced startup, solving problems, and pioneering processes to better streamline and enhance financial operations. This role requires someone who can both execute and lead. You’ll be responsible for running the accounting function day to day alongside your team, while also strengthening processes, building infrastructure, and guiding how the function grows within the company. You will be instrumental in coaching and mentoring your team while still being hands on. You will play a critical role in ensuring that we build a premiere accounting function, while partnering across the business to ensure our systems and processes are running smoothly.

What you’ll do

Own accounting, payroll, tax filing, invoicing, bank account tracking and reconciliation, expense management, budgeting, and payment processing via quickbooks

Direct and assist in the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly and year-end consolidated financial statements and notes

Coordinate any external audit of the consolidated financial statements and notes

Establish, implement and monitor accounting policies, practices and systems and internal control environment

Ensure taxes are filed on a timely basis

Implement effective processes to forecast, track and manage all cash receipts and disbursements

Provide comprehensive and timely reporting and analysis to management and other internal and external stakeholders

Communicate with external vendors regarding receivable collections

Ensure that all accounting, treasury and tax transactions and provisions are processed efficiently and recorded effectively in an accurate and timely manner

Stay abreast of evolving legislation and ensure compliance with all tax law guidance regarding marketplaces, remote-first companies, etc.

Continually identify issues in both process and accounting for transactions and propose solutions (in conjunction with auditors)

You should have

Experience within accounting/finance at a growth-stage or late-stage startup, eCommerce or Marketplaces experience preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

Prior experience at a Big 4 accounting firm required.

Strong technical accounting knowledge plus working knowledge of tax

Proven ability to implement and maintain Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Excellent oral, written, and quantitative communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Expert knowledge of US GAAP principles

Advanced proficiency with quickbooks (QBO experience preferred)

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is: $175,000/year - $250,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations. For Colorado, the salary range is: $190,000 - $230,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. This salary range is a good faith estimate of what Vetcove may pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, qualifications, and experience. The range reflects the base hourly rate or annual compensation (as applicable), and does not include bonus, equity or other incentives..