Bond Vet is on a mission to strengthen the human-animal bond through better pet care. We offer primary and urgent care, so we’re there for pets when they need us most. Our clinics are designed with pets and people in mind: warm, friendly, and highly sniffable. We balance this design with a strong focus on technology, all built in-house, which means we can easily innovate our systems to improve the veterinary team, pet, and client experience.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Controller to lead the financial accounting function for a fast-growing animal health organization. This role will oversee all day-to-day accounting activities, ensure strong internal controls, maintain compliance, and partner closely with operations to drive disciplined financial performance across ~50 clinics.
The Controller will manage a remote accounting team, implement scalable processes and systems, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting for monthly close, audits, and lender requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Close
- Own month-end and year-end close processes; ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements and variance analyses
- Maintain accounting policies and ensure adherence to GAAP
- Coordinate annual audit and tax filings with external auditors
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Strengthen internal controls around revenue, patient payments, payroll, P2P, inventory, and controlled substances
- Implement procedures that ensure proper segregation of duties across clinics and support center
- Maintain compliance with state/federal regulations and lender/board reporting requirements
Clinic Operations Support
- Partner with Operations, Procurement, and HR to ensure proper clinic-level accounting
- Monitor clinic performance trends and identify financial risks/opportunities
- Ensure expense accuracy, timely accruals, and alignment with operational workflows
Systems & Process Optimization
- Drive continuous improvement of accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Coupa, payroll, inventory tools)
- Standardize workflows across 50 sites to support scale and rapid growth
- Lead automation and data integrity initiatives to reduce manual effort and increase visibility
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a remote accounting team (AP, AR, General Accounting)
- Set clear expectations, establish KPIs, and build a high-performance, service-oriented culture
- Recruit and build talent as the organization expands
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, at least 3 years managing multi-site operations
- Experience in healthcare, veterinary, or consumer services strongly preferred
- Deep knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and operational accounting best practices
- Strong systems experience (NetSuite or similar ERP required)
- Exceptional attention to detail, analytical strength, and accountability
- Ability to communicate effectively with operators, clinicians, and senior leadership
- Thrives in a high-growth environment with evolving processes and priorities
Success Characteristics
- Ownership mindset with urgency and follow-through
- Trusted partner to operations — proactive, collaborative, solutions-oriented
- Builder mentality — embraces change and scales processes
- High integrity and commitment to accuracy and compliance
What We Offer
- Remote-first culture with flexibility
- Mission-driven work improving care for pets and families
- Opportunity to shape a finance function within a rapidly growing business
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional growth
Salary Range: $150,000 - $160,000
Top Skills
What We Do
Founded by a veterinarian, we are doctor-forward and doctor-led at every level, elevating the clinic experience for pets and people alike.
We’re challenging the status quo by prioritizing our team’s happiness and development to create more sustainable and fulfilling veterinary careers. It was critical to us when we founded Bond Vet to keep veterinary professionals in every level of the business.
From our veterinarian co-founder Dr. Zay Satchu, to our Medical Operations team of DVMs and LVTs, our experienced team members help to make clinic life better and smoother every day because they’ve been there, too.
