Koala Health · 2 months ago
Junior Controller
Koala Health is an innovative online pharmacy focused on simplifying pet health management. They are seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting operations, manage relationships with external accountants, and ensure the integrity of financial processes.
Consumer GoodsHealth CarePet
Responsibilities
Oversee, and manage the relationship with external accountants who run the company’s accounting process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to GAAP
Support the movement of accounting in-house in a future stateManage accounts payable, including vendor setup, invoice approvals, credit card reconciliations, and employee expense reimbursements
Oversee clinic invoicing, and ensure accurate and timely billing, collections, and accounting recognition
Review journal entries, and reconciliations prepared by external accountants, ensuring completeness and accuracy
Partner cross-functionally with operations, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure transactions are properly captured and classified
Coordinate the month-end close process with external accountants, including accruals, revenue reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews
Collaborate with FP&A to align management reporting with GAAP financials
Review financial statements, and reports for internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and transparency
Maintain documentation and schedules to support future audit readiness
Maintain and strengthen internal controls across accounting operations, AP, and expense management
Support weekly, and monthly inventory reconciliations, and audits and related accounting entries
Oversee tax compliance in partnership with external tax advisors and Avalara, ensuring timely filings for sales tax, payroll tax, and other obligations
Monitor compliance with company policies, and assist in refining financial procedures as the business scales
Act as a financial resource for the broader business, responding to accounting, and financial queries including payments
Identify, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Support the CFO in evaluating, and implementing future financial systems (including ERP and automation tools)
Develop and maintain documentation for accounting workflows. and internal controls
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA qualification preferred (active or inactive)
3-4 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including a mix of public accounting (Big 4 or regional firm) and in-house experience
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial close processes
Hands-on experience managing AP, reconciliations, and vendor payments
Excellent attention to detail, analytical mindset, and organizational skills
Proficiency in Excel and experience with common accounting tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Ramp)
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a dynamic startup environment
Preferred
Experience in a high-growth, e-commerce, or healthcare-related business
Familiarity with revenue recognition for subscription or product-based models
Knowledge of Avalara or similar tax automation tools
Exposure to inventory accounting or cost-of-goods-sold reconciliation
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive health benefits
401(k) plan with company match
Unlimited PTO to support work-life balance
Company
Koala Health
Koala Health provides medications and health products for pet needs.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$40MKey Investors
Valspring CapitalAlumni VenturesMenlo Ventures
2025-05-07Series B· $20M
2024-08-15Series A
2022-09-07Series A· $20M
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