Senior Financial Controller

Job Title: Senior Financial Controller Company: Associated Veterinary Partners Location: Remote Hours : There are no fixed set hours for this position. Candidates should be available during core business hours (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST) and willing to flex their schedule during high-demand periods, including month-end and quarter-end reporting and acquisition integration work. Salary: $150,000 - $170,000 (depending on experience) Position Summary: 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. Key Responsibilities: Financial strategy & leadership: Own AVP’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range modeling to support growth and partner clinic performance. AI & automation: 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. Process modernization: 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. Financial reporting & compliance: Ensure timely, accurate consolidated financial statements and reporting in accordance with GAAP; manage external audit, tax, and regulatory compliance. Multi-site consolidation: Oversee financial consolidation and standardization across partner clinic locations, including chart of accounts, close processes, and reporting cadence. Cash flow & treasury: Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, banking relationships, and capital planning. M&A support: Support due diligence, financial modeling, and integration planning for new partner clinic acquisitions. Accounts Payable oversight: Own the AP function across the partner network, ensuring timely, accurate vendor payments, strong internal controls, and automation of invoice processing and approvals. Payroll oversight: Own the payroll function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across all partner locations, and drive automation to reduce manual payroll processing time. Team leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team — including AP and Payroll staff — fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technology adoption. Board & stakeholder reporting: Prepare financial reporting and analysis for the CEO, board, and investors, translating financial data into actionable business insight. Risk & controls: Maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices appropriate to a multi-entity organization. Experience 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. Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required. Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or a related discipline is preferred. CPA or equivalent professional certification is preferred. What Success Looks Like: Finance operations are measurably faster and more accurate through the adoption of AI and automation tools. Consolidated reporting across partner clinics is timely, reliable, and used to drive decisions. The finance team is engaged, growing, and viewed as a strategic partner across the organization. Compensation & Benefits: Competitive Salary: $150k - $170k (based on experience) Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Options 401(k) + up to 6% company match About Associated Veterinary Partners: Associated Veterinary Partners (AVP) partners with veterinary hospitals and clinics to provide the financial, operational, and strategic resources practices need to thrive while preserving clinical autonomy and quality of care. As AVP continues to grow its network of partner locations, the finance organization plays a critical role in enabling smart, data-driven decisions and scalable, efficient operations across every site. Associated Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer.