What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Accounting position at Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)?
Job Description
Job Description
ABOUT VEG
In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most by challenging norms and fixing the ER experience. Since then, we've expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24 / 7 / 365, and created an ER experience that focuses on what our pets and pet parents really need. We've done the same for our people (VEGgies), finding a way to say YES so they can feel empowered to achieve great things, grow in unexpected ways, and find a place where they truly belong.
We're rethinking emergency care from every angle—from how we run our hospitals to how we support the people working inside them. That's where our headquarters team comes in. Whether building technology to make our hospitals more efficient, recruiting and growing incredible VEGgies, or bringing our brand to life through marketing, our VQ (VEG Headquarters) team makes it all possible—ensuring our hospitals and people have everything they need to help pets and their families. VEG is a 2025 certified Great Place to Work®.
THE JOB
We are seeking a Director of Accounting who believes in the Company mission and can leverage past experiences to help build the world's emergency company. As VEG continues to grow rapidly, our business needs have become increasingly complex and require a talented director to ensure sustainable growth and continuous operational and financial success.
At VEG, you will be a part of a team that values your skills and contributions. This new team member will report to the Senior Director of Accounting and will be visible to the executive team at VEG headquarters. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to drive business success.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Oversee day-to-day accounting functions for all hospitals and headquarters
- Lead and develop a team of accountants
- Ensure timely and accurate financial statement preparation and generation of monthly reporting including global consolidation across entities and currencies
- Lead the monthly close process and presentation of results, including driving factors of performance, to leadership
- Review reconciliations, journal entries and ad hock requests and reports
- Ensure thorough balance reconciliation process on a regular basis
- Partner with outside accounting firm to manage share based compensation accounting
- Drive continuous process improvement and automation efforts to streamline accounting operations and improve the quality of monthly, quarterly and annual closes, and internal controls
- Manage the preparation of annual and quarterly financial statements and related disclosures
- Liaison with external auditors and assist with annual financial statement audits and quarterly financial statement reviews
- Evaluate financial transactions to ensure they comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Partner with the operations team to impact change throughout the organization
- Responsible for the maintenance and operation of our ERP system including our ERP consultants
- Lead the accounting team in designing and implementing a control environment comparable to that of a public company
- Stay current on relevant accounting guidance and impact to VEG's financial statements
- Lead accounting process and system implementations
WHAT YOU NEED
HOW WE INVEST IN YOU
BETTER TOGETHER : WHY IN-PERSON MATTERS AT VEG HQ
Our hospitals thrive on in-person collaboration, and VQ is no different. Time in the office sparks stronger connections, meaningful conversations, and better results—all bringing our core values to life. We prioritize being present because our values are best achieved side by side. Plus, we make getting here easy with free parking and a shuttle from the White Plains Metro-North station.
At VEG, diversity is a strength that fuels innovation and compassion. Our mission is "Helping people and their pets when they need it most"—and we do that best when VEGgies feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We're committed to building a culture that reflects the communities we serve, where different perspectives are celebrated, voices are heard, and everyone has equitable opportunities to grow. Saying yes to VEG means helping us become the world's veterinary emergency company, together.
Salary : $175,000 - $200,000
