Director of Finance & Accounting, LightForce Orthodontics
Custom 3D-printed braces
Open for applications
Custom 3D-printed braces
201-500 employees
Open for applications
201-500 employees
Company mission
To empower experts to create the unique bite and smile that every patient deserves.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic self-starter professional who has strong and relevant experience in FP&A and some accounting experience, who is also a good leader and developer of talent that communicates effectively, is process and data-driven, works well under pressure, and is eager to learn and be developed.
- Ideal candidates will have worked at a high growth venture capital backed technology company with revenues of $40m to $200m, with relevant FP&A and Accounting experience, including inventory management experience and knowledge in using various ERPs, particularly NetSuite
- All applicants must be at least 21 years of age
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA highly preferred, CPA or CMA a plus
- 7 to 10 years experience in FP&A, preferably in a high-growth environment with 1-2 years in a management position
- Some experience in Accounting and managing a book close process with Manufacturing operations
- Strong cross-functional leadership skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Some accounting experience and/or education
- Experience constructing and maintaining accurate predictive financial models
- Highest standards of integrity, accuracy and precision; highly organized
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to think creatively, is highly-driven and self-motivated
- Able to work independently & multi-task
- Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity
- An inquisitive mind and collaborative approach to problem solving
- Experience monitoring operating expense budgets for SG&A, R&D and capital construction projects
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, experience using budget software tools and NetSuite
- Experience with product revenue & cost of goods sold analysis
- While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to sit or stand, use hands, reach with hands and arms, see, listen, and speak
- Office environment up to 90%
- Work is generally performed in an open office, sedentary position
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- Limited temperature fluctuations, heated and air condition environment
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Director of Finance & Accounting to join our team
- This role will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible for leading the Company’s budgeting and forecasting process, accounting and bookclose process, financial reporting process(both internally and to our board and outside investors), business case process, variance/trend analysis and special projects as determined
- S/he will provide financial consulting and strategic support to our CFO, CEO and senior management which would include: pricing decisions, new product and market initiatives, analysis of product and service revenue and financial results, financing decisions, capital expenditure decisions, budget preparation, board presentations, acquisition analysis, and other projects requested by our CEO, CFO and senior management
- Lead the Finance and Accounting functions and manage the relationship between Finance and Accounting with senior leadership reporting to the CFO
- Oversee the Accounting and Book close process to complete and timely and accurate recording of our financial results
- Oversee the successful competition of our Annual Audited Financial statements working closely with our Independent Auditor
- Provide our CFO, CEO and Senior Leadership Team with analysis of our financial results, comparison to plan and prepare a revised forecast as needed. Provide Department heads with in-depth analysis of their department results
- Prepare presentations to the senior management team, and our board and work closely with market leaders to develop budgets and forecasts
- Analyze current and past trends all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital project expenditures
- Monitor key performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance
- Oversee and manage the continued development of the Operating Plan process, quarterly/rolling Forecasts, and financial modeling tools to provide full P&L financial support and consolidation across multiple legal entities
- Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis
- Conduct quarterly and monthly financial reviews with operational budget owners
- Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI in manufacturing, product costing, marketing programs, capital projects and product roll-outs
- Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives
- Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes
Our take
In the field of orthodontics, a persistent demand exists for a more patient-centered and efficient treatment alternative. Traditional braces, notorious for their discomfort and lengthy treatment durations, have left room for innovation.
In response to this challenge, LightForce Orthodontics has developed a personalized 3D-printed braces system. This novel approach allows orthodontists to provide patients with custom-made orthodontic hardware, precisely tailored to their unique requirements, thus enhancing the overall treatment experience.
In the last few years, the company has harnessed the power of AI to further optimize patient outcomes. Having secured significant funding, LightForce is poised to drive growth and bring personalized braces solutions to more orthodontists and patients.
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Company benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, voluntary life
- 401(k) account
- Generous PTO
- Parental leave
- Flexible work hours and locations
- Office snacks
- MBTA pass programs
- Quarterly activities
Company HQ
Burlington, MA
Leadership
Alfred Griffin
(Co-Founder & CEO)Currently a Lecturer at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in the Department of Developmental Biology, as well as an Orthodontist at the Bay State Dental Specialists.
Lou Shuman
(Co-Founder)Currently the President and CEO of Cellerant Consulting. Previously they were a VP of Strategic Relations at Align Technology and an Executive VP of Professional Development at rdental.
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