Covetrus

Controller – Business Unit

Covetrus
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $126,200 - $180,300 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and revenue recognition, while effectively managing diverse income streams and leading financial teams. Proven ability to implement corrective actions for financial control gaps and mentor finance staff to achieve organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords
CPA Required8+ Years Financial ExperienceRevenue Recognition ComplianceFinancial Reporting ExpertiseManagement Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Oversee the accounting, financial reporting, and control environment of Covetrus North America's largest business unit
  • Direct revenue recognition, inventory control, general accounting, and compliance through partnership with operations, FP&A, and shared services
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and accounting policies and procedures
  • Oversee the monthly accounting close process and analytical review of monthly results
  • Own key controls including record to report, procure to pay, order to cash, leasing, inventory, and fixed assets
  • Identify financial control gaps and implement corrective action plans
  • Manage multiple income streams including product, manufacturing, fees, subscription, software, royalty, consulting, bundling, rebates, and margin reimbursements
  • Provide thought leadership on revenue-building initiatives while ensuring ASC 606 compliance
  • Create or reevaluate policies and memos for reserves and impairment analyses
  • Oversee intercompany transactions, allocation methodologies, physical inventories, and cycle count adjustments
  • Implement, document, and maintain processes to improve and shorten the monthly close
  • Issue month-end reports and analytics to the consolidation team
  • Serve as point of contact for internal and external audits
  • Advise management on objectives, strategies, and tactics from a financial and accounting perspective
  • Establish understanding across company functions and guide executives on financial goals and strategies
  • Provide training and guidance to finance staff and non-financial colleagues
  • Mentor and develop direct reports and retain or promote top performers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA Required, MBA a plus
  • 8+ years of diverse financial experience in various finance / accounting roles
  • 3+ years in a hands-on management position
  • Strength of character, with the ability to take clear, decisive action in steering the company's worth and safeguard values
  • A history of active involvement and success beyond the traditional responsibilities of financial reporting
  • Experience integrating an accounting function as part of a business combination
  • Works effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines
  • Possess agility and can adapt quickly to changing priorities
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong work ethic with willingness and ability to dig into details to accomplish tasks and complete projects

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 401k savings & company match
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Maternity leave
  • Parental leave
  • Military leave
  • Other leaves of absence
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Health savings accounts
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life & disability benefits
  • Identity theft protection
  • Pet insurance
  • Certain positions may include eligibility for a short-term incentive plan

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Hard Skills
GAAP ComplianceFinancial ReportingRevenue RecognitionInventory ControlAnalytical ReviewFinancial Control ImplementationIntercompany TransactionsMonth-End ReportingASC 606 ComplianceAccounting Policies
Soft Skills
Strong Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailAgilityStrong Work EthicDecisive Action
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or FinanceMBA a Plus
Industry Keywords
Financial Control GapsIncome Streams ManagementProcure to PayOrder to CashLeasingFixed AssetsCycle Count AdjustmentsThought LeadershipTraining and GuidanceFast-Paced Environment