Controller – Business Unit

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage the accounting, financial reporting, and control environment for Covetrus North America's largest business unit.

• Lead revenue recognition, inventory oversight, general accounting, and compliance in collaboration with operations, FP&A, and shared services.

• Ensure adherence to GAAP and accounting policies and procedures.

• Supervise the monthly accounting close process and conduct analytical reviews of monthly outcomes.

• Own essential controls such as record to report, procure to pay, order to cash, leasing, inventory, and fixed assets.

• Identify gaps in financial controls and execute corrective action plans.

• Manage various income streams including product, manufacturing, fees, subscriptions, software, royalties, consulting, bundling, rebates, and margin reimbursements.

• Provide strategic insights on revenue-generating initiatives while ensuring compliance with ASC 606.

• Develop or reassess policies and memos regarding reserves and impairment analyses.

• Oversee intercompany transactions, allocation methods, physical inventories, and cycle count adjustments.

• Implement, document, and maintain processes to enhance and expedite the monthly close.

• Generate month-end reports and analytics for the consolidation team.

• Act as the primary contact for internal and external audits.

• Counsel management on objectives, strategies, and tactics from a financial and accounting viewpoint.

• Foster understanding across company functions and guide executives on financial objectives and strategies.

• Provide training and support to finance staff and non-financial colleagues.

• Mentor and develop direct reports, ensuring the retention or promotion of top talent.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

• CPA certification is mandatory; an MBA is a plus.

• Over 8 years of diverse financial experience in various finance and accounting roles.

• More than 3 years in a hands-on management role.

• Strong character with the ability to make clear, decisive actions that enhance the company’s value and uphold its principles.

• Proven track record of active engagement and success beyond standard financial reporting duties.

• Experience in integrating an accounting function as part of a business combination.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines.

• Demonstrated agility and adaptability to shifting priorities.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong work ethic with a commitment to delving into details to accomplish tasks and complete projects.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401k savings plan with company match.

• Paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Maternity leave.

• Parental leave.

• Military leave.

• Other types of leaves of absence.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health savings accounts.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Identity theft protection.

• Pet insurance.

• Certain positions may qualify for a short-term incentive plan.