Controller

JOB TITLE:  Controller

REPORTS TO:  CEO

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time

REVISION RELEASED: December, 2021

JOB OVERVIEW

• Reporting directly to the CEO, as a hands-on leader, the Controller will oversee the accounting department, and the financial information systems and be directly responsible for the monthly financial closing process, including journal entry preparation and review, financial reporting and analysis, preparation of quarterly Board reports.  The Controller will maintain integrity of the organization’s financials while working collaboratively with Senior Management, individual practices as well as the private equity firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the Chief Accounting Officer for the Dental Service Organization and provide hands-on preparation and review of the Accounting and Budgeting process, including Disbursements, General Ledger, A/P, A/R.
• Prepare weekly cash flow reports. 
• Prepare and review monthly accounting close process, ensuring accurate accounting records are maintained, and internal accounting controls are in place.
• Plan, coordinate, and prepare for year-end audits by independent auditors.
• Prepare and present monthly financial statements including variance analysis, assessments, and reporting of key financial metrics.
• Standardize accounting policies, procedures, and controls across the organization.
• Manage banking relationships by monitoring fees, account access, process wires, Intercompany bank transfers, etc.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, MBA in Finance, preferred
• 10 years of accounting experience
• 5 years of controllership experience
• Experience in a healthcare organization preferred
• Experience with financial and audit reporting requirements
• Proven experience facilitating organizational change, improvements, and development.
• Ability to design and implement new strategies and processes
• Strong analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to partner and communicate well with the senior leadership team, stakeholders, vendors, board members and investment company
• Experience with Sage/Intacct or Great Plains G/L accounting software
• Experience with Jarvis analytics or Adaptive AI tools is a plus