Controller

• Vetcove is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Controller to develop and execute accounting policies and procedures while scaling accounting systems and tools for growth
• Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this individual will be responsible for directing the accounting activities of the company
• You’ll be responsible for running the accounting function day to day alongside your team, while also strengthening processes, building infrastructure, and guiding how the function grows within the company
• You will be instrumental in coaching and mentoring your team while still being hands on. You will play a critical role in ensuring that we build a premiere accounting function, while partnering across the business to ensure our systems and processes are running smoothly
• Own accounting, payroll, tax filing, invoicing, bank account tracking and reconciliation, expense management, budgeting, and payment processing via quickbooks
• Direct and assist in the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly and year-end consolidated financial statements and notes
• Coordinate any external audit of the consolidated financial statements and notes
• Establish, implement and monitor accounting policies, practices and systems and internal control environment
• Ensure taxes are filed on a timely basis
• Implement effective processes to forecast, track and manage all cash receipts and disbursements
• Provide comprehensive and timely reporting and analysis to management and other internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate with external vendors regarding receivable collections
• Ensure that all accounting, treasury and tax transactions and provisions are processed efficiently and recorded effectively in an accurate and timely manner
• Stay abreast of evolving legislation and ensure compliance with all tax law guidance regarding marketplaces, remote-first companies, etc
• Continually identify issues in both process and accounting for transactions and propose solutions (in conjunction with auditors)

Benefits

• Open Vacation Policy
• Stock Options & Benefits
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Matching- The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys the challenge of working at a fast-paced startup, solving problems, and pioneering processes to better streamline and enhance financial operations
• This role requires someone who can both execute and lead
• Proven ability to implement and maintain Internal Control over Financial Reporting
• Strong technical accounting knowledge plus working knowledge of tax
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• Experience within accounting/finance at a growth-stage or late-stage startup, eCommerce or Marketplaces experience preferred
• Expert knowledge of US GAAP principles
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent oral, written, and quantitative communication skills
• Advanced proficiency with quickbooks (QBO experience preferred)
• Prior experience at a Big 4 accounting firm required