Financial Controller

Iowa Dental Associates•Spirit Lake, IA

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

Iowa Dental Associates is a rapidly growing, multi-location dental organization focused on delivering exceptional patient care while building strong, sustainable practices. Our leadership team is committed to operational excellence, data-driven decision making, and scalable systems that support continued growth and acquisitions. We are seeking a Financial Controller to lead and scale our financial operations across the organization. This role will work closely with executive leadership to ensure financial accuracy, support strategic growth initiatives, and maintain strong financial controls across all practice locations. The Financial Controller is a strategic financial leader responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and scalability of accounting and financial operations across Iowa Dental Associates’ multi-site platform. This position oversees financial reporting, internal controls, CPA coordination for tax preparation and compliance, and financial infrastructure that supports continued expansion. This role bridges operational execution with financial strategy, providing leadership with reliable financial insights that drive performance, protect profitability, and reduce organizational risk.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of progressive accounting/finance leadership experience
Strong experience with financial reporting and internal controls
Experience working with CPA firms and tax compliance
Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA-track
Experience in multi-location healthcare or dental organizations
Experience with Dentrix Ascend or dental practice management systems
M&A financial analysis experience

Responsibilities

Lead month-end, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes
Prepare consolidated and location-level financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
Maintain reconciled general ledger and supporting schedules
Provide executive-ready variance and EBITDA reporting
Ensure accurate AR reporting and production-to-collections reconciliation
Complete financial close within 5–7 business days
Serve as primary liaison with the organization’s CPA firm
Coordinate federal and state tax filings for all entities
Prepare year-end financial packages and documentation
Reconcile book-to-tax differences and depreciation schedules
Ensure compliance with tax deadlines and estimated payments
Oversee 1099 reporting and payroll reconciliation
Assist with audits and financial reviews
Develop and maintain financial SOPs and internal controls
Ensure segregation of duties across accounting processes
Monitor general ledger coding and financial accuracy
Conduct quarterly financial audits and risk assessments
Maintain fraud prevention and accountability standards
Standardize chart of accounts across all locations
Monitor labor cost and supply spend trends
Validate Dentrix Ascend integration with accounting systems
Produce monthly KPI reports for operations leadership
Support practice-level profitability and margin analysis
Lead financial integration for new acquisitions
Maintain weekly cash flow dashboard
Build and maintain rolling 6-month cash forecasts
Monitor debt obligations and banking relationships
Support capital expenditure planning and ROI analysis
Assist with annual budgeting and financial planning
Prepare financial packets for acquisition due diligence
Analyze target practice financial performance
Validate EBITDA adjustments
Support pro-forma financial modeling
Assist with post-acquisition financial integration