Controller, In-Clinic

In-Clinic Controller

The In-Clinic Controller is responsible for the oversight of the accounting, financial reporting, and control environment of Covetrus North America's largest business unit. The In-Clinic Controller will leverage their accounting expertise in revenue recognition, inventory management and other complex areas such as software development, property accounting, internal controls, process implementation and operational oversight.

The In-Clinic Controller will have an in-depth knowledge of US GAAP and will have the ability to apply standard principles, theories, concepts and techniques as well as make complex decisions. As a core leader of the Controllership team, this role is responsible for inspiring the team, peers, and leadership, and building an effective and engaged team while supporting their development.

This position reports to the North America Controller and manages a team of seven accounting professionals.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Direct the functional areas within financial reporting and analysis, inventory control, general accounting, and compliance while coordinating an effective liaison with various areas of operations, FP&A and shared services.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory and / or internally developed accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee monthly accounting close process including analytical review of the monthly results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained.
• Serve as the point of contact and owner of key controls that include, but not limited to : record to report, procure to pay, order to cash, leasing, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Be attuned to early warnings of financial control gaps and be able to proactively implement action plans to swiftly remedy.
• Understand and manage multiple different revenue streams including product, manufacturing, fees, subscription, software, royalty, consulting, bundling, rebates and margin reimbursements.
• Provide thought leadership to the business on revenue building initiatives while ensuring compliance with revenue recognition (ASC 606)
• Have a deep understanding of accounting guidance for Internal Use Software (ASC-350-40)
• Comfortable creating or re-evaluating current policies and memos around reserves and impairment analyses that can vary across subsidiaries.
• Oversight of all intercompany transactions and allocation methodologies.
• Oversight of all physical inventories and material cycle count adjustments and ensure compliance based on established controls.
• Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective processes to improve and shorten the monthly accounting close.
• Issue timely and complete month-end reports and analytics to the consolidation team.
• Serve as the point of contact for all internal and external audits.
• Provide counsel and advice to management in developing objectives, strategies and tactics from a financial and accounting perspective.
• Encourage ideas and creative approaches for continuous improvement.
• Establish a clear understanding of other functional areas of company and provide guidance to executives of Business Development, Operations, Quality, HR, Program Management, Product, and Development in relation to financial goals and strategies.
• Keep up to date on the animal health market and applicable accounting rules and regulations.
• Provide training and guidance to finance staff and non-financial colleagues across the business.
• Mentor / develop direct reports and retain / promote top performers.

Qualifications And Skillsets

Salary may vary depending on factors such as confirmed job-related skills, experience, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. Covetrus is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.