Accounting Manager

At Mission Pet Health, our mission to care for pets and their families drives everything we do. As we rapidly scale toward 1,000 hospitals, our forward-thinking team of more than 20,000 is making bold investments in people, technology, and processes that will prepare us for a future IPO. This is where you come in. In addition to gaining a wealth of accounting experience in a fast-paced and dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in scaling our organization for future success.

This is your opportunity to bring attention to detail and a solution-oriented mindset to the team who is committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close calendar, driving continuous improvement in both speed and accuracy.
• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux analyses prepared by the team, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly financial statements and reporting packages for leadership and other stakeholders.
• Serve as the team's subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP; research and conclude on complex transactions and author technical memos.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate accounting policies and procedures.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting; lead SOX readiness efforts for assigned processes and remediate identified gaps.
• Manage the external audit relationship for assigned areas, including PBC coordination, timelines, and resolution of auditor inquiries.
• Hire, develop, and coach Staff and Senior Accountants; set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews.
• Build team structure, capacity, and scalable processes that keep pace with rapid growth.
• Partner with IT, FP&A, and Operations to enhance Workday, reporting, and automation across the Accounting function.
• Lead special projects such as system enhancements, new entity integrations, and reporting initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA license.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting experience, with 2+ years leading or supervising a team.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, the month-end close, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience designing and operating internal controls; exposure to SOX compliance or readiness.
• Proven people leadership with a track record of developing talent and building high-performing teams.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex matters clearly to senior leadership.
• Workday Financials experience is preferred.
• Experience in a multi-site healthcare or veterinary organization, or another high-growth, private equity-backed environment is preferred.
• Experience with IPO readiness or public company financial reporting is preferred.

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Note:

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

A competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role.

We offer comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates.

Plan for your future with our 401k retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.

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