Controller
About the role
The Controller is a key financial leadership position responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations of the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance and working closely with the CFO, the Controller ensures the integrity of financial records, maintains strong internal controls, and delivers timely and accurate financial reporting. This is a hybrid position with 1-2 days working from home.
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee all general accounting functions.
- Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reports.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Oversee account reconciliations.
- Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Support Form 990 and other regulatory filings.
- Support the annual audit process and coordinate audit schedules and requests.
- Support lender, board, and regulatory reporting.
- Supervise the Senior Director of Finance and Senior Accountant.
- Develop staff and promote collaboration and accountability.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Assist with cash flow forecasting and financial analysis.
- Participate in strategic initiatives and system implementations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- CPA preferred.
- 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Nonprofit and healthcare experience preferred.
- Strong GAAP, ERP, Excel, Oracle NetSuite, analytical, and leadership skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Generous paid time off
- 50% discount on veterinary care
- Continuing education funds with rollover options
- 403(b) matching
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Eligibility for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer
Pay
$170,000 USD - $200,000 USD
About the organization
Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care. Our commitment to innovation has led to the creation of one of the most advanced veterinary facilities in the world.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: AMC recently completed a major expansion and renovation, transforming the hospital’s entire 83,000-square-foot space. Highlights include a brand-new full-floor surgical center, 1.5 Tesla Philips MRI (the exclusive high-field MRI for small animals in NYC), 64-slice spiral CT scanner, Electroencephalography (EEG), Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator, in-house laboratory, ultrasound, echocardiogram, and mobile cone beam CT.
- Multidisciplinary Team: A team of 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties, frequently collaborating to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field.
- Location: AMC is located in Manhattan, surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU. Collaborative research opportunities abound, with a strong focus on education and mentoring.