The Controller manages the day-to-day accounting function and serves as the direct link between the accounting team and the executive team. The Controller is responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of all accounting records and financial reporting, oversight of the accounting team and execution of the financial policies, controls, and analysis needed to support all the Dental Crafters Network.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounting Operations & Team Leadership
• Directly supervises the accounting team; sets priorities, reviews work and ensures accountability.
• Ensures accuracy of all accounting records and confidentiality of sensitive financial information.
• Establishes sound internal financial management controls and continuously improves procedures across the accounting function.
• Serves as administrator for all ERP systems; leads ERP conversions, migrations, and updates.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Prepares and reviews monthly financial statements and other operating/statistical reports with all parties of interest.
• Prepares and analyzes daily/weekly/monthly reports of key financial and operational metric trends and utilization.
• Performs and communicates variance analysis on financial performance to management.
• Assesses organizational performance against budgets with functional leaders and the management team.
• Prepares and communicates capital and operating budgets to management.
Cash, Credit & Vendor Management
• Oversees preparation and analysis of the continuous cash forecast.
• Initiates and optimizes strategies to enhance cash flow and working capital positions.
• Oversee AR credit policies and collection activity to reduce past-due balances.
• Oversees AP vendor payment policies while maintaining vendor relationships and ensuring continued supply.
Tax, Compliance & Strategic Support
• Leads coordination with the CPA firm on all tax compliance and reporting.
• Identifies and helps implement profit-improvement opportunities and cost reductions to support EBITDA performance, communicating strategies and action plans to the management team.
• Supports company-wide financial strategy, goals, policies, and procedures.
• Role models the Company's values and purpose.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA preferred but not required.
• A minimum of seven years of accounting experience, including at least three years in a supervisory or managerial role within an accounting department.
• Proven success building and leading an accounting function that operates as a “business partner” across the organization.
• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems.
• Strong data analysis and metrics-based reporting skills.
• Experience in multi-division and multi-operational companies preferred but not required.