Planet DDS is a leading provider of a platform of cloud-based solutions that empowers growth-minded dental businesses. Now serving over 13,000 practices and 118,000 customers in North America, Planet DDS delivers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including Denticon Practice Management, Cloud 9 Ortho Practice Management, and Apteryx Cloud Imaging. Planet DDS is dedicated to enabling dental support organizations (DSOs) and groups to grow and thrive with technology that delivers seamless integrations, improved workflows, and future-proof scalability.

We are actively seeking a Controller (VP of Accounting) who will serve as the senior financial leader responsible for all accounting operations, financial reporting, and strategic financial analysis. This role will lead the accounting function through a period of significant growth and expansion, ensuring scalable processes, robust internal controls, and accurate financial reporting to support our ambitious growth targets. The Controller will partner closely with the CFO and executive team on strategic initiatives while building a world-class accounting organization.

*This is a hybrid position working in our Irvine, CA office 2-3 days per week.

** JOB DUTIES**

Strategic Leadership & Operations

• Lead and develop the accounting team including the Director of Accounting and all accounting staff, including revenue, expense, treasury, and compliance
• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives to support scalable growth to 3x today’s business size
• Establish and maintain enterprise-wide internal control framework and ensure compliance readiness
• Lead monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory reporting requirements
• Manage external audit relationships and coordinate audit activities
• Prepare and present financial reports to executive team, board of directors, and private equity stakeholders
• Lead implementation of new accounting standards and complex accounting treatments

Revenue Recognition & SaaS Metrics

• Oversee revenue recognition processes for complex SaaS subscription models and multi-element arrangements
• Work closely with FP&A to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of key SaaS metrics (ARR, churn, customer acquisition costs, etc.)
• Partner with Revenue Operations on system integrations and data integrity between Salesforce, CPQ, and accounting systems
• Lead accounting evaluation of new product launches and pricing models

Acquisition Integration & Growth Support

• Lead accounting due diligence and integration activities for acquisitions
• Develop accounting frameworks for new business models and geographic expansion
• Support private equity reporting requirements and investor relations activities
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Systems & Process Optimization

• Lead evaluation and implementation of advanced accounting systems and technologies
• Drive integration improvements between Sage Intacct, Salesforce, CPQ, and other business systems
• Establish scalable processes for payroll, tax compliance, and operational accounting functions
• Implement advanced reporting capabilities and departmental dashboards

** Skills and Qualifications:**

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA certification required
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience with 5+ years in senior controller or equivalent roles
• Minimum 5 years of experience in high-growth SaaS companies
• Private equity portfolio company experience strongly preferred
• Expert-level knowledge of GAAP, particularly ASC 606 revenue recognition
• Advanced proficiency with Sage Intacct, Salesforce, and CPQ systems
• Strong experience with acquisition accounting and purchase price allocations
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting automation tools
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls frameworks
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing accounting teams through periods of rapid growth
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to interact with C-level executives and board members
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Track record of driving process improvements and system implementations

Preferred Qualifications

• Big Four or other public accounting background
• Experience with international accounting standards and multi-currency environments
• Experience with dental industry or healthcare technology preferred
• Previous experience scaling accounting operations in private equity-backed companies

** PLANET DDS CORE IDEOLOGY** :

Why are we here? Unleashing dentists and their staff to focus on patient care.

Where are we headed? In the next 5 years, Planet DDS will remain the leading provider of cloud-based technology solutions in North America, expanding to serve more than 25,000 dental practices.

How do we get there? To encourage measurable progress toward our vision and make the best decisions on behalf of employees and customers, we adopted a set of common values:

• Collaborative – Working independently and across teams, we create scalable solutions to enable company growth
• Empathetic – We are educated on the experience of our customers and feel vested in their success
• Accountable – We feel ownership for the quality of our work and take pride in the positive outcomes
• Trustworthy – We operate with integrity and honest, making promises we know that we can keep
• Ambitious – We are driven by our ability to make a long-term, positive impact on the lives of dental market leaders

Planet DDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Including Disability/Veterans