Director of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

FINANCE DIRECTOR

Job Description

Veterinary United is seeking a Director of Finance to help support our next phase of growth.

Veterinary United is an independent, family-owned veterinary practice group rooted in Michigan, with a growing presence in Florida and an exciting future ahead. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a strategic, hands-on finance leader who can bring clarity, insight, and structure to a growing organization.

The Director of Finance will partner closely with leadership to support financial strategy, reporting, budgeting, and sustainable growth across our hospitals. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact in a people-first company that is growing while staying true to its independent, family-owned values.

Financial Reporting & Consolidations

• Partner with the CFO to oversee the preparation of accurate, timely consolidated financial statements across all practice entities
• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes in collaboration with the Controller
• Review intercompany reconciliations and consolidation eliminations in Veterinary United's multi-entity environment
• Ensure all financial reporting adheres to US GAAP standards and reflects the true financial position of the organization
• Prepare and present financial reporting packages to the CFO and executive leadership, including commentary and variance analysis
• Review contracts/agreements for business and financial impact

Strategic Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process across all entities, working with practice managers, the Controller, and the CFO to develop realistic and growth-aligned financial plans
• Develop rolling forecasts and scenario models to support executive decision-making and capital allocation
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance and proactively identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions
• Produce long-range financial models to support strategic initiatives, capital planning, and investor or lender reporting
• Translate complex financial projections into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders

Acquisitions & Growth Support

• Partner with the CFO and Business Development to evaluate, underwrite, and execute new practice acquisitions
• Lead financial due diligence on acquisition targets, including quality of earnings analysis, liability assessment, and integration cost modeling
• Oversee the financial onboarding and integration of newly acquired practices, including chart of accounts alignment, intercompany setup, and historical financial reconciliation
• Support the structuring of acquisition transactions, purchase price allocations (ASC 805), and opening balance sheet entries
• Maintain an active acquisition pipeline model to track deal flow, earn-out obligations, and post-close performance

Tax Strategy & Compliance

• Serve as the primary internal liaison for all federal and state income tax matters across Veterinary United's multi-entity structure
• Coordinate with external tax advisors on corporate income tax returns (Form 1120 / 1120-S), quarterly estimated payments, and year-end tax planning strategies
• Monitor multi-state tax nexus obligations as the organization expands into new markets and ensure timely registration and compliance
• Oversee sales and use tax compliance, payroll tax filings, and 1099/W-2 reporting across all entities
• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities to optimize the organization's effective tax rate and cash tax position

Compliance, Risk & Internal Controls

• Support the CFO in designing, implementing, and continuously improving internal controls across all entities to safeguard organizational assets
• Identify financial, operational, and regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies in partnership with leadership
• Serve as a key liaison for external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and regulatory bodies
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations across multi-state operations
• Maintain and update the organization's accounting policies and procedures in alignment with US GAAP and organizational growth

Financial Analytics & KPIs

• Design and maintain a comprehensive suite of financial and operational KPIs tailored to veterinary practice performance and organizational health
• Deliver insightful variance analysis, trend reporting, and executive-ready financial commentary on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Partner with operations, practice managers, and the CSO to interpret financial results and drive data-informed decisions
• Leverage financial data to assess practice-level performance and identify opportunities for margin improvement and cost optimization

Team Leadership & CFO Support

• Serve as a key advisor and right hand to the CFO, stepping in to represent financial operations as needed across internal and external stakeholder engagements
• Coach Site Leaders in financial literacy and best practices
• Mentor and develop the Controller and broader accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, operations, IT, legal, and practice leaders to support the organization's strategic and financial goals
• Champion Veterinary United's people-first values within the finance function, building a team environment rooted in trust, transparency, and shared purpose

Requirements

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Data Analytics or a related field (required)
• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration (MBA) strongly preferred
• CPA,CFA, CMA, CFP, FRM or relevant professional certification preferred

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 4 years in a Director of Finance, VP of Finance, or senior financial leadership role
• Demonstrated experience in a multi-location, multi-entity environment — healthcare, veterinary, or DSO/MSO experience a strong plus
• Proven track record in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, feasibility analysis, and long-range modeling