Job Description

National Veterinary Associates (NVA™) is the largest private owner of freestanding veterinary hospitals in the United States. NVA owns more than 1,500 companion animal veterinary hospitals and boarding facilities worldwide, supported by more than 22,000 veterinary professionals. Our Finance organization is committed to providing financial reliability, accuracy, and insight to support the continued growth of the business and ensure pets come first.

We are seeking a strong GL Accounting Manager to lead core general ledger accounting activities and help elevate the capabilities, processes, and effectiveness of the accounting team.

Job Description

The GL Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day general ledger accounting activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial results, and leading the team through the monthly close process. This role serves as a key bridge between accounting staff and Finance leadership, providing technical guidance, quality control, problem resolution, and concise financial reporting to management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of accountants, providing direction, coaching, performance management, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Own and oversee key components of the monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analyses for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Serve as the first level of escalation for accounting questions and issues, reducing the need for management intervention.
• Partner with FP&A, Operations, AP, Treasury, Procurement, Legal, and other business functions to resolve accounting issues and improve financial processes.
• Support accounting system initiatives, including Oracle ERP enhancements, integrations, system changes, and process transformations.
• Identify trends, unusual activity, and hard-to-detect errors within complex accounts and determine appropriate corrective action.
• Take ownership of assigned accounting areas and follow issues through to resolution without requiring ongoing management follow-up.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis, technical accounting research, special projects, and other initiatives as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years of experience leading, supervising, or managing accounting professionals.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, accrual accounting, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, indirect functions, and PivotTables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to independently assess accounting issues, determine root causes, and recommend solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly and concisely.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, MBA, or equivalent professional designation.
• Experience managing accounting teams in a complex, multi-entity environment.
• Experience supporting both private and public accounting environments.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion or another large-scale ERP system.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and audit requirements.
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Compensation:

FLSA Status: Exempt, Salaried

Base Salary: $108,000-148,500

Annual Incentive Plan: 15%

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

• We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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