Corporate Controller - Toronto, ON

123Dentist is Canada's largest majority dentist-owned network of dental practices, with almost 500 locations nationwide and nearly 8,000 employees. We offer professional advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, corporate sponsored incentive programs such as phantom stock option plan for full-time employees (a first of its kind in the Canadian dental industry), and a long-term career in a growing network located in multiple communities across the country, at all levels of the industry.

Whether you're entering the job market or you're an experienced practitioner, we welcome your interest! Come join the 123Dentist team and be part of our success.

We provide Canadian dentists and dental practices with an array of non-clinical support and resources, including accounting, HR, marketing, as well as supply & equipment procurement.

By leveraging our unmatched management experience, marketing expertise and state-of-the-art technologies, we allow dentists to take advantage of a practical and effective alternative to practice ownership and focus on what they're best at - being a dentist!

We are recruiting for an experienced Corporate Controller to join our Finance team. This role will be based at our Toronto Coporate Head Office.

This is an on-site position.

Job Overview:

The Corporate Controller will be primarily responsible for leading the month-end process and communicating the results internally. Managing complex financial reporting including acquisition accounting. Position papers for accounting treatment. Assisting with and developing relationships with partner dentists, as well as internal management team members and external consultants. Assisting in developing, documenting and implementing effective controls and processes to ensure the integrity of financial information.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead and manage team of financial professionals. Mentor, develop, and motivate staff to achieve performance excellence.
• Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and provide constructive feedback to team members, ensure alignment with company goals and deadlines.
• Identify skill gaps and provide ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance the team's competencies in financial reporting and analysis.
• Lead staff through organizational changes, process improvements, or system implementations, while maintaining high levels of employee engagement and morale.

General Ledger:

• Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Accruals and Accounting Journal Entries
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Monthly Financials (including Cash Flows) Preparation and Distribution
• Quarterly Financials Preparation for Banking Requirements

Audit:

• Prepare consolidate financial statements (including Cash Flows and Notes)
• Compile both interim and year end audit working papers

Project Work:

• Create ad hoc reports as requested by Senior Management

Education, Credentials, Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required and CPA required
• 8+ years of relevant finance, audit and accounting operations experience
• Demonstrable experience in public practice auditing is highly desirable
• Prior experience with acquisition accounting preferred but not mandatory

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to adapt and interact at various levels throughout the organization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate at various levels throughout the organization
• Exposure to a rapidly growing transaction oriented multi-site environment preferred
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Sound business knowledge and strong technical accounting reconciliation skills to understand complex reconciliations
• Ability to balance conflicting responsibilities while meeting deadlines
• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience/skills is required
• Attention to detail and accuracy to ensure high quality of work
• Working knowledge of ERP systems
• Able to deal with people ethically, honestly and with the utmost integrity

What We are Offering:

• Full-time permanent employment, competitive salary and great benefits package
• A collaborative team that will support and train you, great office environment
• Challenging and rewarding role that will develop your skillset and talent
• Dynamic, fast-paced and growing company, with an entrepreneurial, 'can do' attitude

Why Join Us?

At 123Dentist, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and offer a dynamic environment where you can make an impact on the total rewards experience for our team members across the country.

123Dentist is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. The organization strives to build a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, including individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please inform our team if you need assistance at any stage

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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