Controller

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Job Profile Summary

The Controller is a key member of the Montshire Dental PC leadership team, responsible for managing all aspects of the dental financial operations. This position ensures the integrity of financial reporting, maintains compliance with regulatory and tax requirements, and supports sound financial decision-making through detailed analysis and strategic guidance. The Controller will oversee budgeting, cash flow management, internal controls, and financial audits, while also serving as the main point of contact for external accountants and tax advisors. This role requires a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to operate effectively in a collaborative environment.

Job Overview

Reporting to the President of Montshire Dental PC, the Controller will oversee the daily financial operations of our dental practices. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with tax and audit requirements, and implementing effective internal controls. The Controller will play a vital role in safeguarding the practices’ assets, supporting leadership with strategic financial insights, and coordinating with external auditors and tax professionals. The ideal candidate is meticulous, trustworthy, and thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and integrity

Serve as the main point of contact for annual audits and coordinate directly with external auditors

Liaise with tax advisors to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax obligations

Support risk management, compliance monitoring, and asset protection initiatives

Ensure the timely preparation of financial statements and reports for internal use and external stakeholders

Maintain and update accounting policies, procedures, and documentation to support consistency and transparency

Participate in financial due diligence for acquisitions and dispositions

Assist in payroll processing, benefits reporting, and finance-related HR coordination

Maintain effective communication regarding financial health and emerging issues

Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned

Physical Requirements:

Professional office environment with typical office requirements such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc.

This is largely a sedentary role, which involves sitting most of the time, but may involve movements such as walking, standing, reaching, ascending/descending stairs, and operating office equipment

Frequently required to speak, hear, communicate, and exchange information

Ability to see and read computer displays, read fine print, and/or normal type size print, and distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Ability to work in confined or open environments

Ability to work independently or in a team environment

Ability to work onsite and remotely

Travel up to 25% of the time may be required

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to consistently foster a positive work environment and effective team player

Outstanding organizational and project management abilities

Excellent verbal/written communication; skilled in facilitation, presentation, and negotiation

Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills

Computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook), HRIS (Paylocity), and other Company systems

Ability to work under pressure and changing deadlines, and the adaptability to change

Ability to handle highly complex, challenging situations requiring exemplary professional judgment and diplomacy

Demonstrated ability to coach and develop teams

Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Demonstrated ability to manage relationships both internally and externally

Maintains knowledge of the most up-to-date and innovative recruiting strategies, such as but not limited to the use of social media platforms

Maintains knowledge of laws for accounting and Human Resources at the federal and state levels

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA license required

3-5 years of experience in accounting with direct audit and tax liaison experience

At least 2-3 years in a supervisory position

Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory compliance

Understanding of Human Resources compliance

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Accounting

5 or more years of experience in accounting with direct audit and tax liaison experience

5 or more years of experience in a supervisory position