Finance Controller - Multi-Location Vet Clinics

Noah’s Ark Animal Clinic LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD

FSA

401(k) plan

CE Allowance

Well‑Being initiatives

Employee discounts

Job summary

Noah’s Ark Animal Clinics, a growing multi-location veterinary organization in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a Controller to lead financial operations and drive strong internal controls. You will oversee accounting, budgeting, cash management, tax compliance, and strategic financial reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, at least five years of accounting leadership, and strong QuickBooks/Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• At least five years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Experience leading, developing, and holding direct reports accountable.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the company’s financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory accounting, banking, cash management, and tax-related activities.
• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements, production reports, budgets, forecasts, and other financial analyses.
• Ensure monthly financial reports are completed, approved, and distributed by the 20th of each month.
• Develop, document, communicate, monitor, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure accounting records are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage and approve monthly bank reconciliations.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and provide ongoing budget-to-actual reporting.
• Maintain cash forecasts and oversee banking and corporate credit card activities.
• Monitor company expenses and identify opportunities to strengthen financial performance.
• Support company pricing strategies through regular review of costs, expenses, and operating results.
• Help clinic and department leaders understand their financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain financial scorecards, goals, and KPIs used during recurring leadership meetings.
• Direct tax compliance activities and assist the company’s outside CPA firm with tax-return preparation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks (multi-location)

Excel

Job description

Noah’s Ark Animal Clinics, a growing multi-location veterinary organization in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a Controller to lead financial operations and drive strong internal controls. You will oversee accounting, budgeting, cash management, tax compliance, and strategic financial reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, at least five years of accounting leadership, and strong QuickBooks/Excel skills.