Controller

Job Title: Controller

Location: NYC (Hybrid 2-5 days/week in office)

Reports To: CEO

Compensation: $140K-$170K base + performance bonus

We are a rapidly growing dental support organization (DSO) that will have over 25 practices and exceed $60MM in annual revenue by year-end. We're building a centralized, systems-driven dental services platform and our 24-month goal is $100MM+ with clean, auditable financials and tight operational execution. We're seeking a Controller who can take full ownership of our accounting infrastructure from multi-entity accrual-based accounting to cash forecasting, GL integrity, Sage Intacct implementation, and board-ready reporting.

This role is about execution, accuracy, and autonomy. You will not inherit a clean system. You will build one.

The CEO has a finance background and personally uncovered significant errors made by prior CPA credentialed, Controller-tenured hires. We're looking for someone who doesn't need their work checked and who takes pride in getting it right the first time. We need someone who can run a clean, institutional-grade process from GL and cash control through board-ready reporting with help from an experienced offshore team and strong internal support on operations and analytics.

Key Responsibilities

Close & Accounting Infrastructure

• Own and execute the full month-end close
• Manage GL integrity, reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries
• Document and enforce a 5 day close process with zero tolerance for sloppiness
• Supervise and direct our offshore accounting team

Cash, AR, and Revenue Oversight

• Oversee cash movement and intercompany activity
• Maintain accrual-based revenue workflows and ensure clean categorization
• Build and manage a 13-week rolling cash forecast
• Prepare and review daily bank reconciliations; escalate and resolve exceptions

Systems, Reporting & Audit

• Generate reporting from Sage Intacct
• Maintain the chart of accounts and GL mapping logic
• Produce internal and board-level financials with full supporting schedules
• Prepare for audit-level scrutiny across accounting policies and monthly processes

Controls & Policy

• Own internal controls around payments, payroll, write-offs, capitalization, etc.
• Interface with external CPAs on tax prep and filings
• Formalize accounting policies and ensure consistent GAAP application
• Ensure accounting standards are applied consistently across all entities and acquisitions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in multi-entity or services-based environments.
• Proven ability to own the close process and deliver clean, audit-ready financials.
• Strong proficiency in Sage Intacct, Excel, Bill.com.
• Experience managing or directing offshore accounting teams.
• Ability to work independently with precision, structure, and accountability.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting acquisitions and financial due diligence.
• Ability to design and refine accounting processes from first principles, with a clear understanding of system interdependencies and downstream impacts.
• Experience implementing or optimizing ERP workflows.
• Comfort working in a high-growth environment.

What We Don't Want:

• We do not view "DSO experience" as a positive.
• We've seen the typical DSO controller profile and found it lacking in process rigor, ownership mentality, and technical capability. This is a role for a builder - someone who wants to run clean books, own outcomes, and operate at a higher standard.