VP of Finance / CFO

Nightingale Veterinary Partners is a fast-growing family of veterinary practices, headquartered in New York City. The organization includes practices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Florida.

We are building a company focused on clinical excellence, sustainable growth, and long-term value creation. As we continue to scale, we are seeking a finance leader who wants to play a meaningful role in helping shape the future of the organization.

About the Role

Nightingale Veterinary Partners is seeking a VP of Finance or CFO to join our leadership team and help guide the company through its next stage of growth. The title offered will match the level of experience and track record of the candidate.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this executive will serve as the senior-most finance leader in the organization, overseeing our Finance and Accounting functions while acting as a strategic partner to the executive team.

The VP of Finance / CFO will work closely with our team of six in finance, helping develop the team while serving as the primary financial liaison between department leaders, executive leadership and external partners.

While a strong understanding of accounting fundamentals is important, the primary focus of this position is leadership, strategic finance, operational scaling, governance, compliance oversight, forecasting, and executive decision support.

We are seeking a builder, operator, and business partner who enjoys rolling up their sleeves when necessary but is equally comfortable navigating growth initiatives, evaluating opportunities, improving processes, and helping leaders make better decisions.

This is a highly visible, in-office leadership role based in New York City.

What You’d Do

• Serve as the senior financial leader of Nightingale.
• Lead and develop the Finance and Accounting organization.
• Provide financial leadership and support for executive decision-making, resource allocation, and growth planning.
• Oversee preparation of finance-related Board materials, financial presentations, and executive reporting.
• Serve as a key liaison between Finance, Operations, HR and Marketing.
• Partner with leadership on compliance, risk management and insurance.
• Provide guidance and oversight on accounting policies, controls, audits, tax matters, and financial reporting.
• Review budgets, forecasts, and investment decisions across departments.
• Help identify and implement process improvement opportunities that increase efficiency and scalability.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement within the Finance and Accounting teams.

What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience.
• Experience leading finance functions within a high-growth organization.
• Demonstrated success supporting executive teams, founders, Boards, and cross-functional business leaders.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, cash management, and business operations.
• Sufficient accounting expertise to oversee financial reporting, audits, controls, and complex accounting matters.
• Proven ability to thrive in entrepreneurial, fast-moving, and evolving organizations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred.
• Experience as a CFO, VP Finance, Head of Finance, Corporate Controller, or similar senior finance executive.
• Experience within veterinary, healthcare services, dental, physician practice management, or other health care environments.
• Experience supporting multi-location organizations operating across multiple states.

What We Offer

• The cash compensation range for this role, which is base plus bonus, is wide and ranges from $300,000 to $450,000. This range represents our target hiring range for this role. The proposed cash compensation will be dependent on the candidate's skills, experience, and competencies
• Opportunity for equity commensurate with experience
• 401(k) with a company match
• Wellness support/EAP
• MetLife voluntary benefits
• Flexible spending account
• Discounted pet insurance through MetLife

We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for our company, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, disability, and all other law-protected considerations that make you, You.