Controller
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations
• 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.
Internal Controls & Compliance
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support Form 990 and other regulatory filings.
Audit & External Reporting
• Support the annual audit process.
• Coordinate audit schedules and requests.
• Support lender, board, and regulatory reporting.
Leadership & Team Management
• Supervise the Senior Director of Finance and Senior Accountant.
• Development of staff.
• Promote collaboration and accountability.
Budgeting, Analysis & Strategic Support
• 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
- You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer
Department: Finance
Reports To: Executive Director of Finance
Direct Reports: Senior Accountant, Sr. A/R Manager, A/P Specialist
FLSA Status: Exempt
Excellence in veterinary medicine since 1910. AMC Offers:
A Commitment to Lifelong Learning: 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 just completed a major expansion and renovation. This project transformed the hospital’s entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other.
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
A multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties: With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field. Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases.
A Hospital in the heart of NYC: 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, and our strong focus on education ensures a rewarding career for those passionate about mentoring and advancing veterinary medicine.