Join the team that supports the teams. At Mission Pet Health's Home Office in Birmingham, AL, our purpose is to provide world-class support to our network of 850+ animal hospitals nationwide. We manage the business side of veterinary medicine—from Finance and HR to IT and Marketing—so our 20,000+ hospital teammates can focus on what they do best: providing exceptional care to pets and their families. We are a veterinarian-led, people-focused, and pet-obsessed organization, founded on the belief that local practices thrive with autonomy and excellent support. Our award-winning culture is powered by our WAG values: Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. This philosophy has helped us be recognized by Newsweek as the #1 Most Loved Workplace in Healthcare and #11 in America for 2024. What’s in it for you at our Home Office? When you join our team, you’re not just starting a job; you’re building a career with a tangible, lasting impact. You can expect: Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development. Industry-leading benefits in a culture where your well-being comes first. The chance to apply your expertise to support the future of veterinary care on a national scale. We’re on a mission to be the greatest veterinary company in the world, and that mission is anchored by the incredible talent in our Home Office. If you're ready to make a difference for thousands of veterinary professionals and countless pets, we’d love for you to be a part of it! At Mission Vet Partners, our mission to care for pets and their families drives everything we do. As we rapidly scale toward 1,000 hospitals, our forward-thinking team of more than 20,000 is making bold investments in people, technology, and process that will prepare us for a future IPO. This is where you come in. In addition to gaining a wealth of Accounting experience in a fast-paced and dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in scaling our organization for future success. This is your opportunity to bring attention to detail and a solution-oriented mindset to the team who is committed to continuous improvement. Role Competencies: Problem-Solving Understands how SVP operates and how their role fits within the business Champions innovative ideas for continuous improvement Demonstrates the functional and technical knowledge needed for their role Makes decisions by using a combination of analysis, experience and judgment, and an understanding of department and organizational impact. Collaboration Acts on individual responsibilities, objectives, and performance expectations in support of team goals Leveraging individual skills and expertise to support the team in problem solving, decision making, and continuous improvement Offers and seeks feedback on opportunities that will improve skills and efficiency for themselves and their teammates Demonstrates a sense of commitment and support to direct teammates and the larger SVP team Communication Demonstrates consistent, effective communication with teammates, other departments, field directors and hospital leaders, both written and verbal Establishes rapport, and builds and maintains effective working relationships Practices attentive and active listening, and asks questions or confirms expectations with department leaders Proactive in requesting constructive feedback from supervisors Continuous Improvement Meets agreed upon individual and team goals and objectives Understands how the team’s priorities align with company goals Provides key information about their unique responsibilities in support of the formulation of strategies, tactics and deadlines Continuously examines personal effectiveness and seeks to make improvements as needed WAG Values Demonstrates respect, integrity, and accountability Treats others with empathy and respect Exemplifies and role models behavior associated with WAG values Partners with the team to focus on solutions Finds a way to say yes Role Specific Tasks: Prepare annual hospital budgets with input from SLT, field directors and historical trends Conduct budget to actual variance analysis to identify trends, risks and opportunities Monitor key financial metrics and performance indicators, and report relevant findings to seniors Update financial forecasts based on a review of budget to actual variances, changes in historical trends, feedback from SLT and field directors, and new information from other departments Conduct detailed financial analyses and provide insights to supervisors regarding hospital performance Update monthly financial reports and communicate results and insights to supervisors Collaborate with various departments to gather new information that will impact financial results, update forecasts and communicate changes to the team Assist in the preparation of quarterly board of director slides Support accounting with internal and external audits, as needed Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field 1-3 years of experience in financial analysis or a similar role Strong proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, financial software) Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools is a plus Benefits Work with an organization recognized as #1 in Healthcare by Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces in 2024. Online discount platform Collaborative team of people who live out our WAG values (work together, amaze, grow) Competitive salary Health, dental + vision insurance 401K with a company match Life insurance, short-term disability, and telemedicine Upward mobility and growth opportunities Generous paid time off and company-wide holidays Discounted veterinary care for your four-legged family members An opportunity to make a valuable impact on over 800 veterinary hospitals nationwide Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The teammate is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 20 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the teammate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.