Christopher Chenyi Keyser

Building Financial Intelligence for Scaling Veterinary Care

When The Vets brought me on as FP&A Manager, they were experiencing rapid growth but needed better financial visibility to make strategic decisions. I stepped in to build the financial infrastructure that would support their expansion while maintaining operational excellence.

I created dynamic financial models that don't just track numbers—they tell the story of the business. By integrating revenue forecasting with capacity planning and operational KPIs, leadership now has real-time insights into what's driving growth and where opportunities lie.

Turning Financial Discipline into Growth Catalyst

BetterVet was at a critical juncture—managing $10M in debt while scaling operations. As Assistant Controller, I became the bridge between financial stewardship and aggressive growth goals. The challenge wasn't just managing money; it was optimizing every dollar to fuel expansion.

Through surgical precision in G&A optimization and deep partnership with operations, I helped transform BetterVet's financial profile. We didn't just cut costs—we strategically reallocated resources to drive a 32% EBITDA improvement while maintaining growth momentum.

Building Systems for Scale

As BetterVet grew from startup to scale-up, our financial systems needed to evolve rapidly. I led the charge on implementing Oracle NetSuite, transforming how we managed our financial operations across multiple states and employment types.

The real test came during our first external audit. Working with 150+ team members across W2 and 1099 classifications, complex multi-state payroll, and rapid growth, we needed bulletproof processes. The result? A clean audit opinion that validated our financial integrity.

Foundation Building in High-Growth Environment

Joining BetterVet as Staff Accountant meant stepping into the exciting chaos of a fast-growing startup. With month-end closes, financial statement preparation, and the pressure of an upcoming Series A, every detail mattered.

When Alta Partners led our $40M Series A raise, I was right in the thick of due diligence, ensuring our financial house was in perfect order. It was my first taste of how solid accounting fundamentals become the bedrock for major business milestones.

Where Data Visualization Met Strategy

My journey in professional finance started at Spur Reply, where I discovered the power of turning raw consultant performance data into compelling PowerBI visualizations. This internship taught me that numbers without story are just spreadsheets—but numbers with narrative drive decisions.