Controller

Animal Dermatology Group; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Dermatology Group is seeking a Controller to own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, financial reporting, cash management, and internal controls for a fast-growing multi-site clinical operation.

You will lead a small finance team, coordinate with auditors and lenders, manage acquisitions’ opening balances, and implement scalable processes across locations. CPA required; PE-backed portfolio experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA required.
• Experience in a private equity-backed portfolio company.
• Experience in a multi-location clinical/healthcare operating environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for a multi-location structure with consolidated financials.
• Lead technical accounting, GAAP compliance, and financial reporting to sponsors and lenders.
• Manage the annual Big 4 audit end-to-end, including PBC schedules and memos.
• Design and monitor internal controls across a decentralized clinic network.
• Lead accounting integration for acquired clinics, including opening balance sheets and purchase accounting.
• Develop and manage the Assistant Controller and AP Manager; scale processes for growth.
• Partner with FP&A and operations leaders on standardized reporting across sites.
• Own balance sheet reconciliation integrity, revenue recognition, and inventory/COGS accounting.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Audit management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Description

The Controller will own the accounting close, financial reporting, cash management, and internal controls environment for a multi-site clinical operation experiencing rapid growth. This role leads a team including an Assistant Controller and an AP Manager, and serves as the primary point of contact for external auditors, lender financial reporting requests, and newly acquired clinic financial integrations.

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for a multi-location structure; ensure timely, accurate consolidated financials for all locations.
• Lead technical accounting, GAAP compliance, and financial reporting to the PE sponsor and lenders.
• Manage the annual Big 4 financial statement audit end-to-end, including PBC schedules, technical memos, and auditor relationship management.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls across a growing, decentralized clinic network; drive operational compliance.
• Lead accounting integration for newly acquired clinics, including opening balance sheets, purchase accounting, earnouts schedules/payment, and systems/process conversion.
• Manage and develop the Assistant Controller and AP Manager; build scalable processes and team capacity ahead of continued M&A growth.
• Partner with FP&A and clinic operations leaders on standardized reporting across sites.
• Own balance sheet reconciliation integrity, revenue recognition, and inventory/COGS accounting across locations.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities within close, reconciliation, and reporting workflows.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA required.

MUST HAVE:

• Prior experience in a private equity-backed portfolio company, with direct exposure to sponsor reporting requirements.
• Experience in a multi-location, clinical operating environment (veterinary, medical/dental, or comparable healthcare services).

Preferred

• Strong Big 4 audit management experience, either from public accounting or managing Big 4 auditors as a client.
• Demonstrated bias toward internal controls, operational compliance, and process discipline.
• Proven people leadership experience managing accounting staff/managers.

Nice to Have

• Hands-on NetSuite experience.
• Prior M&A / transaction and integration exposure.
• Experience deploying automation or AI tools within accounting/finance functions.