Accounting Controller

Accounting Controller

P4 Management Partners

Location: Santa Ynez Valley, CA (On-Site)
Reports To: CEO
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

P4 Management Partners is seeking an experienced, hands-on Accounting Controller to lead and execute internal accounting operations across a portfolio of operating companies. This role is designed for a senior accounting professional who thrives in a multi-entity, operator-driven environment and is comfortable owning the full financial function—including payroll and employee benefit cost accounting—across:

• Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center: A large 50 year old equine veterinary hospital
• Rion Vet: A veterinary biotechnology and regenerative medicine startup (Closed a $15 Million Series A in October 2025)
• Titanium Edge: A therapeutic direct ship dog food startup.
• Multiple operating and holding LLCs
• Multiple commercial properties

The Controller is responsible for financial accuracy, controls, reporting, and cost visibility, supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Close

• Own and execute the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close across all entities
• Maintain the general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Prepare entity-level and consolidated financial statements
• Manage intercompany transactions, allocations, and eliminations
• Maintain a scalable multi-entity chart of accounts and accounting policies

Cash, AP, AR, Treasury & Payroll

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, including vendor payments, billing, and collections
• Manage cash flow forecasting, bank accounts, and reconciliations
• Monitor working capital across operating entities
• Oversee payroll processing in coordination with third-party payroll providers
• Ensure payroll entries, accruals, and reconciliations are accurately reflected in the general ledger

Employee Benefits (Finance-Led Scope)

• Own the financial management and accounting of employee benefit programs across all entities, including:
• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement plans (e.g., 401(k))
• HSA/FSA plans
• Workers’ compensation and related insurance programs
• Ensure accurate benefit deductions, employer contributions, and accruals are recorded and reconciled
• Manage benefit-related vendor invoices, funding schedules, and cash planning
• Partner with benefits brokers and payroll providers on cost analysis, renewals, and plan changes from a financial perspective
• Track and report benefits costs by entity, department, and headcount to support budgeting and forecasting
• Support compliance reporting (ACA, ERISA, COBRA coordination) in collaboration with external advisors, from a financial control and reporting standpoint

Tax, Compliance & Controls

• Coordinate with external CPAs on:
• Federal and state income taxes
• Sales and use tax
• Payroll and employment-related filings
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and entity governance
• Support audits, lender reporting, and investor requests

Operational & Entity Accounting

• Manage accounting for:
• Veterinary hospital revenue cycles and cost structures
• Biotech R&D expenses, capitalization, and cost tracking
• Inventory, COGS, and manufacturing-related expenses
• Fixed assets and depreciation
• Support entity formations, clean-ups, integrations, and system migrations

Systems & Process Improvement

• Own and optimize accounting systems and reporting tools
• Improve workflows, internal controls, and close efficiency
• Build scalable financial infrastructure to support growth and complexity
• Develop management reporting and dashboards for leadership

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7–12 years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior experience as a Controller or Senior Accounting Manager
• Strong hands-on multi-entity accounting experience
• Deep working knowledge of GAAP and close processes
• High proficiency in accounting systems and Excel
• Experience working directly with CPAs, payroll providers, and benefits vendors

Preferred

• CPA or CPA-track
• Experience in:
• Manufacturing
• Veterinary, healthcare, or professional services businesses
• Biotech, life sciences, or R&D-driven companies
• Entrepreneurial or PE-backed environments
• Familiarity with payroll and benefit cost structures in people-intensive operations

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Execution-oriented Controller who is comfortable being in the details
• Strong financial judgment with an operator’s mindset
• Organized, accountable, and systems-driven
• Understands how payroll and benefits impact margins, cash flow, and scalability
• Comfortable partnering with leadership without losing financial discipline

Why P4 Management Partners

• Exposure to diverse operating businesses in veterinary medicine and biotechnology
• Ability to shape financial infrastructure in a growing organization
• Direct access to leadership and decision-making
• Competitive compensation and long-term growth opportunity

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $185,000