Controller

Elite Dental Partners; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental service organization located in Chicago is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting operations. This role involves managing financial reporting, cash flow, and compliance with tax regulations. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, CPA certification, and extensive experience in accounting, preferably in the dental industry. A hands-on approach and strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to lead a growing team. The position offers a hybrid work model with a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience required.
• 3+ years in a managerial or Controller role preferred.
• Strong experience with month-end close and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all transactions related to general ledger, receivables, and payables.
• Analyze financial results and issue status reports to senior management.
• Coordinate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Skills

Accounting Operations Management

Financial Reporting

Cash Flow Management

Analytical Skills

People Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Master’s or MBA

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Business Central

Job description

Job Summary

The Controller role oversees support services that include payor relations, group supplies purchasing, capital equipment procurement, staffing management, finance, marketing, and information systems management. This individual will help lead month‑end close procedures, manage financial statements, and directly supervise our accounting department. They will play a key role ensuring the integrity of the financial processes and management reporting for our total company.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the accounting operation, overseeing all transactions related to general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll and financial reporting
• Manage accounting huddle and KPI scorecard
• Manage cash flow
• Review payroll processing prepared by third party
• Manage clinical staff and doctor commission program
• Analyze company’s financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs and compliance with budgets. Issue regular status reports to senior management
• Coordinate, prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Assist with developing and coordinating all relationships with lending/financial institutions, including compliance with debt covenants
• Assist with developing and maintaining all necessary accounting policies and systems, including general ledger and financial reporting. Ensuring that records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Assist senior management in financial planning and results management. Work with other team members to understand revenue and cost drivers and define appropriate reports for tracking
• Coordinate and/or prepare tax schedules, returns and information.
• Manage all tax planning and compliance with all required federal, state, local, payroll, property and other applicable taxes.
• Assist with building an accounting department as the company grows
• Prepare financial analysis for expansion, real estate and other special projects.
• Assist in the development of open book finance
• Develop and document policies and procedures for key accounting, tax and other matters.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Master’s or MBA preferred
• CPA required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3+ years in a managerial or Controller role in the dental industry preferred
• Prior people management experience required
• Strong experience with month‑end close and financial reporting
• ERP and Microsoft experience required. Business Central experience preferred
• Detail‑oriented, hands‑on, and comfortable working in a growing, evolving environment
• Strong communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Hybrid role in our Chicago downtown office
• Reaching, bending, kneeling and walking through offices
• Dental equipment maintenance
• Minor lifting and moving objects

The above statements are intended to provide a general overview and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements. Additional duties can be assigned as determined.

Elite Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a diverse workforce.

Salaried Rate

$155,000 - $180,000 USD