Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

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US

4 days ago Requisition

Department:Finance & Accounting

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Work Location: Remote, United States

POSITION SUMMARY

Vet Claims.ai is seeking a highly experienced, analytical, and detail-oriented Controller to leadthe organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and financial compliance functions.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller will serve as a key financial leader responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the company's financial records and accounting processes.

This position requires a minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, with demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, operational accounting, risk management, and financial process improvement.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting knowledge, sound financial judgment, and the ability to operate effectively within a growing, multi-department organization. The Controller must be capable of managing complex financial operations, strengthening internal controls, and providing executive leadership with accurate, actionable financial information.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Accounting Operations & Financial Management

• Direct and oversee the organization's daily accounting operations, including general ledger management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliations.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and maintenance of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded and appropriately classified in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and supporting financial documentation.
• Identify accounting discrepancies, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Establish consistent accounting procedures that support accuracy, efficiency, and organizational growth.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and analyses for review by the CFO and executive leadership.
• Monitor organizational financial performance and identify trends, risks, and areas requiring attention.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, operating costs, and financial variances.
• Provide accurate financial information to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting procedures that ensure consistency and transparency across departments.
• Support executive leadership with financial analyses, recommendations, and operational insights.
• Ensure financial reporting deadlines are consistently met.

3. Internal Controls, Compliance & Risk Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive internal accounting controls, policies,and financial procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Maintain accounting practices consistent with GAAP and established organizational policies.
• Identify potential financial risks, control weaknesses, and process inefficiencies.
• Implement corrective measures designed to mitigate financial exposure and strengthen accountability.
• Maintain appropriate segregation of duties, financial approval processes, and documentation standards.
• Coordinate and support external audits, financial reviews, and tax preparation activities.
• Ensure financial records are accurate, properly maintained, and readily available for authorized review.
• Partner with Human Resources, Payroll, and executive leadership to ensure accurate financial accounting and reconciliation of employee compensation.
• Oversee payroll-related accounting entries, expense allocations, accruals, and liability reconciliations.
• Review financial records related to employee wages, bonuses, commissions, and incentive compensation.
• Ensure accurate accounting treatment of independent contractor payments and related financial obligations.
• Reconcile payroll and compensation expenses against accounting records and applicable financial reports.
• Identify discrepancies in payroll-related financial transactions and coordinate appropriate resolutions.
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