Division Controller
Destination Pet, LLC · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $130,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Lead financial operations and reporting for a growing company.
- Manage accounting for a digital marketplace platform.
- Implement new accounting software solutions.
- Partner with cross-functional teams on financial strategy.
- Drive GAAP compliance and internal controls.
About the role
About Destination Pet, LLC
Destination Pet, LLC is a high-growth pet care innovator poised to transform pet services nationwide. We are looking to add a Division Controller to our dynamic team!
Core Responsibilities
- Oversee month-end close, financial statement preparation, general ledger management, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Research and implement best-in-class accounting software solutions.
- Manage annual budgets and forecasting processes.
- Handle financial statement management for the division.
- Drive the financial architecture for an emerging two-sided platform connecting pet parents with service providers, requiring expertise in marketplace accounting (ASC 606 revenue recognition, payment processor reconciliations, escrow liability management).
- Account for internally developed software.
- Ensure GAAP compliance, robust internal controls, and scalable systems to support rapid growth.
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, product, and engineering teams to design accounting policies for new features, implement ERP enhancements, and manage audit relationships and tax strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
- Technical experience in digital marketplace platforms is highly preferred.
- CPA and/or Big 4 background is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
- Experience managing teams and a strong team player attitude.
- Demonstrated sense of urgency and bias for action.
- Excellent financial analysis capabilities to provide data-driven recommendations for profitability and growth.
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, vision, dental, long- & short-term disability, and life insurance.
- Retirement Savings: Generous 401(k) match.
- Pet Care Discounts: Exclusive discounts on various pet care services.
- Flexible Time Off
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for rapid career advancement within an innovative, fast-growing organization.
Key skills/competency
- Division Controller
- Financial Reporting
- GAAP Compliance
- Marketplace Accounting
- ASC 606
- ERP Systems
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Internal Controls
- Accounting Software Implementation
Skills & topics
- Division Controller
- Accounting
- Finance
- Financial Reporting
- GAAP
- ASC 606
- Marketplace Accounting
- ERP
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Remote
- CPA
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 8+ years of accounting leadership and specific experience with digital marketplaces and GAAP compliance.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize your expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and ERP systems.
- Demonstrate your impact: Quantify achievements related to month-end close, financial statement preparation, and process improvements.
- Express your passion: Convey your understanding of the pet care industry and your enthusiasm for driving financial growth.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with marketplace accounting, ASC 606, and implementing accounting software.
Technical preparation
Master Excel for advanced financial modeling.,Study ASC 606 for revenue recognition.,Familiarize with ERP system functionalities.,Practice marketplace accounting scenarios.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you improved financial processes.,How do you handle urgent deadlines?,Share an example of cross-functional collaboration.,How do you manage a team effectively?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities of the Division Controller at Destination Pet, LLC?
- The Division Controller at Destination Pet, LLC is responsible for month-end close, financial statement preparation, G/L, reconciliations, financial reporting, implementing accounting software, annual budgeting, forecasting, and driving the financial architecture for their emerging two-sided platform. They will also ensure GAAP compliance, manage internal controls, and partner with operations, product, and engineering teams.
- What education and experience are required for the Division Controller role at Destination Pet, LLC?
- A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is required. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, with technical expertise in digital marketplace platforms. A CPA and/or Big 4 background is preferred.
- Is the Division Controller position at Destination Pet, LLC remote?
- Yes, the Division Controller position at Destination Pet, LLC is a remote role.
- What is the salary range and bonus structure for the Division Controller at Destination Pet, LLC?
- The salary for the Division Controller role ranges from $120,000 to $140,000 annually, with an additional bonus potential of 15%.
- What kind of benefits does Destination Pet, LLC offer to its employees?
- Destination Pet, LLC offers comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental, long- & short-term disability, and life insurance. They also provide a generous 401(k) match, pet care discounts, flexible time off, and opportunities for professional growth.
- What does 'marketplace accounting' entail for the Division Controller at Destination Pet, LLC?
- For this role, marketplace accounting involves expertise in gross vs. net revenue presentation under ASC 606, managing payment processor reconciliations, and handling escrow liability management, all relevant to a platform connecting pet parents with service providers.
- How does Destination Pet, LLC support professional growth for its Division Controllers?
- Destination Pet, LLC provides opportunities for rapid career advancement within an innovative, fast-growing organization, encouraging professional development for its Division Controllers.
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