Accounting Controller

Controller

Remote | Must reside in FL, GA, IL, MN, MO, NJ, or NY

About Rising Tide Dental Partners

Rising Tide Dental Partners is a rapidly growing Dental Partnership Organization (DPO) supporting 27 practices across 10 states. Formed through the strategic affiliation of high-performing dental offices in 2025, our mission is to empower clinicians through operational excellence, centralized support, and growth-focused leadership.

As we continue to expand, we are investing in the people, processes, and infrastructure needed to build a best-in-class organization. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing platform at a pivotal stage and help shape its future.

The Opportunity

As Rising Tide Dental Partners continues to scale, we are seeking a Controller who will serve as the organization's dedicated accounting leader and strategic partner to the CFO. This role offers the unique opportunity to help design, implement, and scale the accounting infrastructure that will support a rapidly growing multi-entity healthcare organization.

Reporting directly to the CFO and working closely with executive leadership and company founders, the Controller will have significant influence over accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, systems, and process improvement initiatives.

We are looking for a builder—someone who enjoys creating structure, solving complex challenges, improving processes, and helping organizations grow. The ideal candidate is excited by the opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing alongside an ambitious and expanding organization.

What You'll Do

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities and locations.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and accounting records.
• Manage general ledger activities, account reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures that support consistency and scalability.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Multi-Entity Accounting

• Lead consolidation of financial statements across multiple legal entities.
• Manage intercompany accounting, allocations, reconciliations, and eliminations.
• Support entity-level reporting and organizational financial reporting needs.
• Assist with acquisition integrations and accounting activities related to organizational growth.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design, implement, and strengthen internal controls and accounting processes.
• Coordinate annual audits and financial reviews.
• Serve as the primary accounting contact for auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting and regulatory requirements.

Cash Management & Financial Planning Support

• Oversee cash management activities and treasury-related processes.
• Partner with the CFO on cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning initiatives.
• Support financial analysis and reporting that informs strategic business decisions.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Evaluate, recommend, and implement accounting systems, technologies, and workflow improvements.
• Drive automation and process efficiencies across the accounting function.
• Build scalable reporting structures and financial controls that support continued growth.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Help build and develop the accounting function as the organization grows.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Revenue Cycle, Payroll, Human Resources, and Practice Leadership teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience managing multi-entity accounting and financial consolidations.
• Sage Intacct experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across departments.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation.
• Experience in healthcare, dental, physician practice management, veterinary services, or other multi-location organizations.
• Experience in a private equity-backed environment.
• Experience building accounting infrastructure, controls, and reporting processes within a growing company.

Why Join Rising Tide Dental Partners?

• Play a key leadership role in a rapidly growing organization.
• Partner directly with the CFO and executive leadership team.
• Help build and scale the accounting function during a transformative stage of growth.
• Influence systems, processes, reporting, and operational strategy.
• Gain exposure to acquisitions, integrations, and organizational scaling initiatives.
• Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your contributions will have visible impact.
• Grow professionally as the organization continues to expand.

Work Environment

• This is a remote position.
• Candidates must reside in one of the following states: Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, or New York.
• Must be available during standard U.S. business hours.
• Occasional travel (approximately 2–4 times annually) for leadership meetings, audits, training, or team events.
• Prolonged periods sitting and working at a computer.
• Periodic evening and weekend work may be required to support business needs and reporting deadlines.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rising Tide Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.