Finance Manager, Corporate Development

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us! Destination Pet operates pet resorts and veterinary practices across the U.S. and grows through acquisitions and reinvestment in our centers. This role leads the finance side of our M&A program, directs how we deploy capital, and presents directly to the Investment Committee of the Board of Directors.

LOCATION: Remote, United States

REPORTS TO: VP, Strategic Finance

PAY: $135,000 to $150,000 base, plus 15% annual bonus target

(Destination Pet does not provide visa sponsorship)

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

M&A Finance (60%)

• Lead deal finance end-to-end: valuation, deal terms, quality of earnings, diligence, and close

• Coordinate with Business Development, sellers, advisors, Integrations, and Operations

• Set post-close KPIs and run lookbacks against underwriting

• Evaluate divestitures of underperforming centers

Capital Allocation (30%)

• Underwrite growth, expansion, and repair and maintenance projects

• Track spend and returns against approved plans

• Own the capital allocation framework and hurdle rates to maximize return on invested capital

Acquired Center Finance Support (10%)

• Provide budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking for newly acquired centers

• Support FP&A with reporting on the acquired center portfolio

You will work directly with the CFO, the President and GM, and the executive leadership team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

• 4+ years of finance experience with hands-on M&A execution

• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and quality of earnings skills

• Comfortable presenting recommendations to senior leadership and a board

Preferred:

• Investment banking, private equity, or corporate development background

• MBA, CFA, or CPA

• Multi-site experience, such as veterinary, healthcare, or consumer services

PERKS:

• Health, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance

• 401k match

• Pet Insurance

• Pet care discounts

• Flexible time off

• Board-level visibility and room to grow your career

Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
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At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?