Director of Finance - Detroit Metro, MI - #9988

Director of Finance – Detroit Metro, MI - #9988

We are seeking a Director of Finance to help guide the next phase of growth for an independent, family-owned veterinary practice group with a strong presence in Michigan and expanding operations in Florida.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, hands-on finance leader who will work closely with the CFO and executive team to strengthen financial operations, support growth, and provide the insight needed to make smart business decisions.

In this role, you will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and multi-entity consolidations while helping develop long-term financial strategies. You’ll also support acquisitions through financial due diligence, modeling, transaction analysis, and post-close integration.

The Director of Finance will help oversee tax compliance, internal controls, risk management, and financial policies while developing meaningful KPIs and reporting to track practice and organizational performance. You’ll also mentor the accounting team and partner with operations, HR, IT, legal, and practice leaders to support the organization’s continued growth.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least 4 years in a senior financial leadership role. Experience in a multi-location, multi-entity organization is strongly preferred, with healthcare, veterinary, or DSO/MSO experience a plus.

Strong knowledge of US GAAP, FP&A, budgeting, financial modeling, acquisitions, and multi-state tax compliance is important. Experience with ERP/accounting systems, advanced Excel, BI tools, and AI is also valued. A CPA, CFA, CMA, MBA, or similar credential is a plus.

If you’re a strategic, collaborative finance leader who enjoys building systems, supporting growth, and turning financial data into meaningful business decisions, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, with performance-based incentive potential
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Work-life integration culture — we believe fulfilled people do their best work
• A seat at the table in a leadership team shaping the future of a rapidly growing veterinary organization
• Meaningful opportunities to drive strategic impact — from acquisitions to financial transformation
• A collaborative, values-driven team that prioritizes people and pets over the bottom line
• The chance to build and lead a high-performing finance function at a mission-led company making a real difference in veterinary medicine

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Contact us today if you believe you are the ideal candidate for this veterinary job opportunity.

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