Accounting Transformation Manager

Mission Pet Health; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Paid time off

Pet care discount

Job summary

Mission Pet Health is seeking an Accounting Transformation Manager to modernize finance processes and enable scalable reporting. You will partner with Accounting, Finance, and Operations to drive control design and system optimization during rapid growth toward 1,000 hospitals.

The role emphasizes process improvement, internal controls, and IPO readiness support, with a flexible hybrid/remote work option for candidates in Detroit, MI or Birmingham, AL areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA certification preferred; Big 4 or public company accounting experience highly desired.
• 4–6 years of progressive financial accounting experience with strong internal controls and SOX exposure.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve accounting and finance processes for efficiency and risk reduction.
• Lead remediation of identified risks and redesign of processes.
• Support IPO readiness initiatives with control design for future-state processes.
• Document policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage finance transformation workstreams: close optimization, ERP enhancements, reporting redesign.
• Support ERP implementations and reporting infrastructure improvements.
• Assist with system testing, UAT, and post-implementation reviews.
• Improve data reliability and auditability across financial processes.
• Design future-state processes and controls with clear documentation.

Skills

Detail-oriented

SOX compliance

Stakeholder communication

Excel

Workday

ERP systems

Audit readiness

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Master's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Blackline

Workiva

Job description

At Mission Pet Health, our mission to care for pets and their families drives everything we do. As we rapidly scale toward 1,000 hospitals, our forward-thinking team of more than 20,000 teammates is making bold investments in people, technology, and process that will prepare us for a future. This is where you come in. In addition to gaining a wealth of Accounting experience in a fast-paced and dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in scaling our organization for future success. This is your opportunity to bring attention to detail and a solution-oriented mindset to a team committed to continuous improvement. We are flexible on hybrid or remote work for this position, with a preference for candidates based in the Detroit, MI or Birmingham, AL areas.

Role Summary

The Accounting Transformation Manager partners with Accounting, Finance, and Operations to modernize accounting & finance processes and enable scalable, efficient financial reporting. The role focuses on financial accounting process improvements, internal controls and compliance, and system optimization, while supporting ongoing growth initiatives and continuous improvement for the Accounting & Finance organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing accounting and finance processes; identify inefficiencies, risks, and automation opportunities
• Implement enhancements of existing processes through effective redesign and remediation of any identified risks
• Support IPO readiness initiatives, including documentation and control design for future-state processes and controls
• Own documentation of policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Lead finance transformation workstreams through standardization of and optimization of financial processes (close optimization, ERP enhancements, reporting redesign)
• Support implementation and enhancement of finance systems and reporting infrastructure (ERP, close tools, reporting platforms)
• Support system testing, UAT, and post ‑ implementation reviews for all finance system optimizations
• Improve data reliability and auditability across financial processes
• Assist with design and documentation of future ‑ state processes and controls

Responsibilities and Benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Master’s degree in Accounting preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• 4-6 years in progressive financial accounting roles, with Big 4 public accounting experience and/or public company corporate accounting roles highly desired
• Strong understanding of accounting processes and internal controls
• Detail ‑ oriented with a process ‑ improvement mindset
• Experience supporting SOX and audit requirements
• Excellent stakeholder communication and written communication skills
• Extensive experience with Excel and Microsoft Suite
• Experience with ERP systems (Workday preferred)
• Experience with other Finance & Accounting platforms (e.g., Blackline, Workiva)
• Ability to translate business requirements into finance solutions
• Comfortable with ambiguity, thrive in dynamic environments, strong adaptability

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health Home Office team, you'll be joining a collaborative group of professionals dedicated to supporting our hospital teams and shaping the future of veterinary medicine.

Competitive Compensation

A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability options.

Commitment to Growth

Benefit from significant opportunities for upward mobility and career growth within a rapidly expanding organization.

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals and a Home Office team that lives by our WAG values.

Enjoy generous paid time off and company-wide holidays, discounted veterinary care for your pets, and access to an online discount platform.

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