GENTLE DENTISTRY Hiring for Controller – Director of Finance and Accounting Job at Minneapolis-Saint Paul Full Time

We are searching for a key player on our Leadership Team reporting directly to our company President.

About Us
Gentle Dentistry is a privately-owned 11-clinic group dental practice with nine clinics in the Twin Cities metro area and one each in Hutchinson and Alexandria. We are a people-orientated organization and place a strong emphasis on creating a culture of integrity and valued appreciation for both our patients and employees. Our mission is to do what is right for our patients, our employees, and our communities.

Our Central Office is located in Spring Park Minnesota, adjacent to one of our clinics and overlooking Lake Minnetonka.

Why We Need You

• Manage monthly activities associated with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll review, employee expense reporting, fixed assets, commissions, accrual accounting, bank reconciliation, internal and external reporting
• Develop and execute accounting policies and processes necessary to efficiently and accurately execute a monthly accounting close cycle
• Plan, execute, and enhance the monthly close process, including monthly financial reporting and review of financial results
• Research and summarize relevant accounting guidance to ensure compliance with GAAP
• Assist with the development and reporting of the annual budget and periodic financial forecast
• Coach and develop the accounting team, helping them contribute to company growth and personal development
• Partner with department leaders to minimize spend and maximize resource utilization
• Manage the engagement with tax and audit partners

If you are a resourceful, energetic, experienced, and hands-on finance and accounting professional, this new position could be for you. This role requires you to roll up your sleeves and handle the day-to-day accounting with the support of a talented AP/Accounting specialist, a part-time Payroll processor, and our CPA firm. Accounting duties will include directing all transactions related to the general ledger, payables, payroll, and putting together financial statements.

About You

• Must have at least 5 years of experience with financial planning and analysis
• A high degree of technical ability, especially utilizing QuickBooks and Excel. Experience with Dentrix Enterprise a plus.
• Must have the ability and experience collaborating across groups/teams
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience
• Ability to build strong partnerships and communicate effectively with peers and external parties.
• Experience working in Dental or Health Care a plus
• Experience working for a privately held company is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• MBA is a plus, not required

Other Pertinent Details
The Director of Finance and Accounting position pays $80 – $110k per year, depending on experience. It also includes strong benefits and the opportunity to play a larger, more significant role in the business.

Benefits
401(k)/Retirement with company match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity
Vision
Life insurance – company paid $50,000
Generous Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Direct Deposit
Cafeteria Plan

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location