Controller in New Jersey at Smart Arches Dental Implant Centers

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We’re always looking to connect with experienced finance leaders who are interested in future Controller opportunities within our growing, multi-location dental healthcare organization.

As we continue to expand, we are building a network of strategic, hands-on financial professionals with experience leading reporting, forecasting, compliance, and scalable financial operations in high-growth environments.

Prior Dental Service Organization (DSO) experience is strongly preferred to support the specialized financial workflows and operational structure of our organization.

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• Senior leadership exposure and direct impact on organizational growth.
• Opportunity to shape financial infrastructure during major expansion.
• Mission-driven culture focused on patient care and operational excellence.
• Ability to innovate, build, and influence long-term financial strategy.

The Controller oversees all financial operations—reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, internal controls, and compliance. This leader ensures accuracy and integrity in financial reporting, drives strategic decision-making, and enhances financial systems and processes as the organization expands nationally.

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure all reporting is accurate, complete, and GAAP-compliant.
• Deliver variance analyses and key insights to senior leadership.

• Lead annual budgeting and financial planning cycles.
• Create and update financial forecasts to support strategic initiatives.
• Identify variances and recommend performance improvements.

• Evaluate operational performance, profitability, and financial trends.
• Provide strategic recommendations to drive growth and efficiency.

• Design and strengthen internal control policies and procedures.
• Protect company assets and ensure accurate financial information.

• Ensure adherence to tax laws, regulatory standards, and reporting requirements.
• Lead external audits, manage tax filings, and resolve audit findings.

• Monitor cash flow and liquidity across all locations.
• Implement cash management strategies to reduce financial risk.

• Supervise, train, and develop finance team members.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Evaluate and upgrade financial systems and ERP capabilities.
• Implement automation, process enhancements, and best practices.

• Support special projects and evolving organizational needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• Prior DSO experience is required (multi-location or centralized support structure strongly preferred).
• Progressive financial management experience, including senior-level leadership.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial analysis, and financial reporting standards.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Proficiency with financial systems and ERP platforms; implementation experience a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Independent judgment and ability to manage confidential information.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High-level organization, prioritization, and time management abilities.
• Ability to provide training and guidance to technical and professional staff.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement focus.
• Ability to evaluate issues, create action plans, and drive execution.

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Equal Employment

Our culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and leads in provider and patient satisfaction. Smart Arches values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged. Smart Arches is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the medical sector, including people of color, and persons with non-traditional work and educational experience. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply.

Company Safety

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Smart Arches is committed to proactively creating and maintaining an environment that is safe for our team and patients. Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves, gowns, and more as needed and in accordance with CDC standards.

The Company reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between the Company and the employee.