Controller

Company Overview

Companion was formed in January of 2020 with a commitment to providing unmatched care to pets and unsurpassed support to veterinary teams through the management and operation of our acquired veterinary hospitals. We are based in Los Angeles, with a focus on expansion throughout the Western United States. The Companion team is passionate about the animal health industry and deeply committed to building a network of best-in-class veterinary practices with talented people collaborating to solve industry-wide problems and deliver exceptional medical care. We are seeking individuals who share our energy, drive and ambition and who will meaningfully contribute to our growth and success.

About This Role

We are seeking a high-caliber Corporate Controller to lead the accounting organization for a rapidly scaling, multi-site veterinary hospital group. This is a critical leadership role in a Private Equity-backed environment focused on system optimization and disciplined financial management across our network.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who can elevate existing financial controls, streamline multi-site reporting, and continuously enhance the institutional-grade reporting required by PE sponsors. You will bridge the gap between site-level clinical operations and corporate financial strategy, optimizing processes and ensuring integrity of our $100M+ P&L, while maintaining a scalable foundation for future growth initiatives including M&A growth.

This is a remote position with preference for the candidate to reside on the West Coast.

What Success Looks Like

Institutional-Grade Reporting & Compliance

• Financial Close: Lead and accelerate the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes across 31+ locations, ensuring timely and accurate consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.


• PE Reporting: Own the delivery of the monthly sponsor-specific reporting packages, including EBITDA bridge analysis and add-back tracking.


• Audit & Tax: Manage the relationship with external auditors and tax advisors; lead the year-end audit and ensure compliance with multi-state tax requirements.

M&A Integration & Scalability

• Post-Acquisition Integration: Lead the financial onboarding of newly acquired veterinary practices, including Chart of Accounts mapping, payroll migration, and ERP integration.


• Purchase Accounting: Partner with the CFO and external advisors on opening balance sheet entries, valuation of intangibles, and working capital true-ups.


• Systems Optimization: Oversee and optimize the accounting tech stack (e.g., NetSuite, PIMS, AP/Tipalti) to support a high-volume, multi-unit environment.

Operational Control & Cash Management

• Internal Controls: Design and enforce robust internal controls across all hospital locations to mitigate risk in cash handling, inventory management, and procurement.


• Revenue Integrity: Oversee the revenue cycle, ensuring accurate reconciliation between Practice Management Systems (PMS) and the general ledger.


• Operational Partnership: Partner with the Senior Director of Finance to provide the data foundation for 13-week cash forecasts and budget-vs-actual variance analysis.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience; prior experience in a PE-backed or multi-site healthcare environment is required.


• CPA Required. Big 4 or large regional public accounting background preferred.


• Expert command of US GAAP, multi-entity consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and purchase accounting.


• Hands-on experience integrating multiple tuck-in acquisitions per year into a centralized accounting engine.


• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and scale a direct/indirect team of 5-6 (Accounting Managers, Senior Staff, AP, Treasury)


• Hands-on experience with modern ERPs (e.g., NetSuite) and veterinary PMS platforms preferred.

How We’ll Support You

• Competitive salary ($200,000-$220,000 base plus annual bonus) and comprehensive benefits package


• Significant growth opportunities as our organization expands


• Collaborative environment that values your expertise and input


• Professional development opportunities to enhance your leadership and technical skills


• Modern technology and tools to support efficient financial operations


• Supportive leadership team committed to your success


• Opportunity to make a lasting impact by building our accounting infrastructure


• Work-life balance that respects your personal and professional commitments

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.