Accounting - Controller

Mortenson Dental•Louisville, KY

About The Position

The Controller will be responsible for designing and overseeing comprehensive accounting systems, spearheading financial close processes, preparing financial statements, and analyzing financial performance to provide strategic recommendations. This role also involves driving financial forecasting, engaging as a strategic partner with operational leaders, and leading strategic planning initiatives. Additionally, the Controller will champion compliance and risk mitigation, establish and monitor internal controls, coordinate external audits, and oversee tax filings. Cash management, including monitoring cash flow, managing banking relationships, and optimizing working capital, is also a key responsibility. The position requires leadership and team development, mentoring future finance leaders, and fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
Seven (7) or more years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
Three (3) or more years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Proven experience with strategic financial planning and enterprise-wide system implementation.
Experience with complex financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and internal controls.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and complex financial reporting requirements.
Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and executive-level decision-making skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and executive presentation communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple high-stakes priorities in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
Preferably in a Healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Design and oversee comprehensive accounting systems, encompassing the general ledger, fixed assets, and accounts payable.
Spearhead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure precise and timely delivery.
Prepare and review high-level financial statements and executive management reports.
Ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting.
Analyze financial performance to provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
Drive financial forecasting and shape organizational financial trajectories through advanced predictive modeling.
Engage as a strategic partner with operational leaders to identify and mitigate financial risks, uncovering value-creation opportunities.
Lead strategic planning initiatives through comprehensive financial modeling and deep-dive analysis.
Champion a culture of rigorous compliance and risk mitigation aligned with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory standards.
Establish, maintain, and monitor internal controls to safeguard organizational assets.
Coordinate external audits and serve as the primary contact for auditors.
Oversee tax filings, regulatory reporting, and complex financial compliance requirements.
Monitor cash flow and liquidity needs to support long-term stability.
Manage high-level banking relationships and treasury activities.
Develop strategies to optimize working capital and leverage financial resources.
Support practice operations with third party financing solutions supporting patient treatment acceptance.
Mentor future finance leaders, driving talent development strategies, and fostering a culture of operational excellence.
Establish high-level performance expectations and organizational accountability measures.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Collaborate effectively across leadership to support organizational objectives.