Assistant Controller bei Swish Dental

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager / Controller will lead the accounting function and ensure accurate financial reporting across the DSO. This role requires a strong background in accounting and financial operations, particularly within multi-entity healthcare or DSO environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Open Dental (clinical/practice management) and NetSuite (ERP/financials).

You will oversee all accounting processes, ensure compliance, streamline workflows, and partner with operations to support strategic growth, as well as supporting the company’s continued growth and scalability.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for multiple practices/entities.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements in NetSuite with accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal control policies.
• Manage external audits, tax filings, and compliance requirements.
• Manage accounts payables and vendor communications.
• Communicate with Landlords / property management regarding rent payments; read lease and stay knowledgeable on dates to ensure rent is paid on time.
• Review payroll and bonus schedules; prepare doctor compensation package.

Systems & Process Management

• Oversee reconciliation between Open Dental and NetSuite, ensuring accurate mapping of clinical revenue and financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for billing, collections, AR/AP, and payroll.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process efficiency, and scalability across financial systems.

Revenue Cycle & Practice Support

• Partner with operations to ensure clean revenue cycle management, including charge capture, collections, adjustments, and refunds.
• Monitor key metrics such as production, collections, adjustments, and overhead across practices.
• Provide financial insights to executives to drive profitability and efficiency.
• Communicate with insurance broker to ensure up to date coverage and requirements.
• Manage refund and chargeback process.

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage and mentor the accounting team, fostering professional growth and high performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, HR, and clinical leadership to align financial strategies with business goals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on financial health, risks, and opportunities.

Qualifications

• CPA preferred.
• Experience:
• • 8+ years in accounting, with at least 2 years in managerial role.
  • Experience in DSO, healthcare, or multi-entity business models strongly preferred.
  • Experience with Open Dental and NetSuite (preferred).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (GAAP, consolidations, intercompany accounting).
• Proven track record of improving accounting processes and building scalable systems.
• Experience in a high-growth, private equity-backed environment strongly preferred.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Why Join Us

Opportunity to shape the financial operations of a growing DSO.

Collaborative, mission-driven team focused on supporting clinical excellence.

Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Swish Dental is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.