Assistant Controller, Modern Animal
$166-232k
1-5 days a week in office
Membership based veterinary care provider
Be an early applicant
Membership based veterinary care provider
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$166-232k
1-5 days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To better the lives of animals by building a place that's better for all of us who love them.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter with deep knowledge of technical accounting and the procure-to-pay cycle that is willing to roll up their sleeves to build our accounting operations and to drive continuous improvements in a high-growth environment
- The right candidate will have excellent project management and communication skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and to thrive in a cross-functional environment
- In this role, we are looking for a leader who is passionate about pets and the people who love them, and is excited to set the foundation to bring our mission to life as we grow
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a CPA license required
- 10+ years of accounting experience with a minimum of 5+ years in public accounting
- Prior experience managing SEC filings preferred
- Advanced excel skills required
- Basic knowledge of SQL preferred
- Exceptional organization skills & ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated strength leveraging data and qualitative insights to drive decision making
- Strong analytical skills and impeccable attention to detail
- Collaborative go-getter, willing to roll-up sleeves and to be hands-on
- Enthusiasm for thinking outside the box to tackle complex problems
- Operate with high emotional intelligence and exceptional communication skills
- Experience with financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Coupa, Ramp) and implementations preferred
What the job involves
- We are hiring an Accounting Director to help us build the future of veterinary care
- This role will be a strategic leader within Modern Animal partnering closely with our Growth and Real Estate and Development teams to improve and scale our financial reporting for clinic-based capital expenditures, providing financial forecasts for new locations, and reviewing new lease contracts for commercial risks and compliance with ASC 842
- This role will also be a key leader in the Finance organization partnering closely with all Finance departments to consult on technical accounting matters and to lead an efficient month end close and financial reporting cycle
- Evaluate and document complex technical accounting matters, including ASC 360, ASC 842, and ASC 718
- Motivate a team of onshore and offshore accountants to design accurate and efficient accounting operations by training staff on accounting best practices and reviewing journal entries, accounts reconciliations, and fluctuation analyses
- Design and implement financial systems, including a purchasing and accounts payable system, that can scale with a fast growing organization
- Develop a process for tagging and tracking fixed assets and train clinic-based and support team employees on the financial operations necessary to achieve accurate financial reporting for the Company’s most material assets
- Manage accounts payable and accounting for the procure-to-pay cycle
- Oversee financial reporting, including the creation and distribution of management and investor reporting
- Manage financial statement audits to ensure timely completion
- Manage the Company’s compliance with business property tax regulations
- Communicate regularly with clinical and office staff by being the main point of contact for questions, training, and support to ensure employees have the information they need
- Consult cross-functional finance teams on technical accounting matters and assist with documentation of the Company’s accounting policy memos
Our take
Modern Animal provides veterinary services for animals via a human-focused model. An annual membership fee covers all examination costs and 24/7 virtual consultations. The company specifically designed its clinics to appeal to owners by removing the clinical feel found at many traditional vets.
The service has so far appealed to younger pet owners who have been fast to adapt to virtual and digital services. It's also popular with veterinary teams, as Modern Animal also focuses on providing enjoyable working environments to attract and retain talent in an industry which has long experienced a skills shortage.
Modern Animal isn't alone in this space: competitors include Fuzzy and Airvet, both offering telemedicine for pets. Its continued success will depend on its ability to scale its operations and stay ahead of its rivals. Its opening of additional California clinics in 2022 and planned expansion into Arizona, Colorado, and Georgia show that the company is well poised to take on this challenge.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Aug 2022
$75m
SERIES C
Jul 2021
$40m
SERIES B
Total funding: $164m
Company benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- 401k with company match
- Unlimited PTO for corporate team members
- Modern Animal Membership for your pets
- Discounts of services and products for your pets
Company values
- Build for Humans
- Embrace Challenges
- Set Our Own Bar
- Stay Curious
- Strive for Simplicity
Company HQ
Downtown, Culver City, CA
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Leadership
Steven Eidelman
(CEO)After studying at the University of Pennsylvania, Steven spent 5 years as an Associate at Bain & Company and Spectrum Equity, before co-founding Whistle Labs. Following this, founded Modern Animal in 2018, serving as CEO since.
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