Assistant Controller

Glidewell Dental; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Glidewell Dental seeks a Corporate Controller to oversee the organization’s general ledger and accounting operations across multiple entities in Irvine, CA. You will manage the close calendar, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive accurate financial reporting.

With a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 10+ years in accounting (5+ in leadership), CPA is preferred. You will mentor staff, coordinate with FP&A, and support audits and lender reviews as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive accounting/finance experience required.
• Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organization's general ledger and accounting operations across multiple entities.
• Supervise accounts payable, cost accounting, and other operational accounting functions for accurate recording.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with timely reporting.
• Ensure accounting activities comply with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Oversee intercompany accounting, currency impact analyses, and reconciliations.

Skills

General ledger

Accounts payable

Cost accounting

Leadership

Internal controls

Audits

Budgeting & forecasting

Staff development

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Essential Functions:

• Supports the Corporate Controller in overseeing the organizationu2019s general ledger and overall accounting operations across multiple laboratory entities.
• Oversees all accounting activity feeding into the general ledger, including accounts payable, cost accounting, and other operational accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Oversees the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting of financial results.
• Ensures accounting activities and financial reporting are conducted in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Supports intercompany accounting activities, including overseeing the preparation, recording, and reconciliation of intercompany transactions, as well as analysis of foreign currency impacts on financial results.
• Oversees the preparation of financial reporting and supports budgeting and forecasting processes by providing general ledger data and inputs to the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) team.
• Ensures consistent application of accounting policies and procedures across all entities, with a strong focus on maintaining effective internal controls and continuously improving accounting processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Participates in both external audits and lender reviews and other financial examinations as required.
• Hires, manages, develops, trains, mentors, reviews, and sets goals for department and staff.
• Creates and maintains a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
• Ensures appropriate staffing levels and allocation of resources to support business objectives.
• Conducts performance evaluations, recognizes and acknowledges positive and productive behavior, and provides constructive/corrective feedback for performance issues.
• Manages and supports team members in areas of problem solving, decision making, project management, process improvement, and professional growth in accordance with company policies.
• Handles employee relations matters including but not limited to performance management and enforcement of corrective or disciplinary actions.
• Partners and coordinates with Human Resources in a timely manner on all employee relations matters.

Education and Experience:

• Bacheloru2019s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive accounting/finance experience required.
• Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience required.

Special Requirements/Certification:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Pay Range: $143,000-$191,000/yr