Director of Accounting and Administration
Seva Dental TeamDetroit, MI
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Part-time
Education
CPA
Career level
Executive
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Career Development
Job Description
Director of Accounting & AdministrationSeva Dental Team | Michigan or OhioThe OpportunitySeva Dental Team is looking for an experienced accounting leader who can see the big picture—and is still willing to roll up their sleeves when the details need attention.Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of Accounting & Administration will lead Seva’s accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and key administrative functions. This is a highly hands-on role with one direct report, so the right person must be equally comfortable setting direction and doing the work.This person will play an important role in building the financial infrastructure needed to support a growing, multi-practice organization while ensuring we remain accurate, compliant, and financially sound.This is an opportunity to do more than maintain existing processes. You will help shape how Seva operates as we grow—creating stronger systems, reducing manual work, bringing clarity to complex information, and ensuring our leaders and practices have the financial support they need to succeed.This position is intended to become a full-time leadership role. However, Seva is open to considering an experienced candidate who would prefer to begin on a part-time schedule and transition to full-time as the organization continues to grow. The timing and expectations for that transition would be mutually agreed upon during the hiring process.About Seva Dental TeamSeva Dental Team is a high-growth, doctor-led dental organization supporting practices across Michigan and Ohio. We acquire established neighborhood dental practices and provide the operational resources, expertise, and support they need to thrive.Our team is Driven by Purpose and Defined by Service. We are committed to creating healthier neighborhoods, meaningful careers for our team members, and an environment where doctors can focus on delivering outstanding patient care.We believe strong practices require strong financial and operational foundations. We are building an accounting and administrative function that reflects the same care, integrity, and commitment to excellence that we bring to our patients and practices.What You’ll DoAccounting & Financial Leadership
- Personally lead and execute key accounting activities across a growing, multi-entity organization
- Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, account reconciliations, payroll coordination, and month-end and year-end close
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
- Develop, maintain, and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic planning
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and key financial performance metrics
- Coordinate audits, tax filings, and relationships with external accounting, tax, and advisory partners
- Manage lending relationships and ensure timely, accurate reporting to financial institutions
- Identify discrepancies, unusual results, and emerging concerns and bring them forward with clear recommendations
- Translate financial information into practical, actionable insights for leaders across the organization
- Lead key administrative functions, including vendor management, contract administration, insurance programs, and internal financial processes
- Partner with HR to support payroll, benefits, and other team member-related financial processes
- Evaluate accounting workflows and identify opportunities to reduce manual work through automation and better system integration
- Improve tools and processes to increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
- Establish consistent processes across practices and business entities while accounting for the realities of a growing organization
- Build systems that can support continued growth and future acquisitions without creating unnecessary complexity
- Manage, mentor, and support one direct report
- Serve as a trusted financial partner to the CEO and executive leadership team
- Collaborate closely with Operations, HR, Clinical Leadership, IT, doctors, and practice leaders
- Build relationships with practice teams through regular communication and periodic office visits
- Support acquisitions, integrations, and system implementations
- Help newly acquired practices transition into Seva’s financial systems and processes
- Deliver responsive, service-minded support to the practices we serve
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements
- Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies
- Manage organizational insurance programs and evaluate coverage needs
- Safeguard sensitive financial information and maintain strong controls over systems, accounts, and organizational assets
- Maintain appropriate documentation, controls, and reporting across the organization
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- At least seven years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience managing or developing at least one accounting team member
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliation, and internal controls
- Experience leading month-end and year-end close processes
- Experience with audits and multi-entity accounting
- Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, journal entries, general ledger accounting, and high-volume transaction processing
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail without losing sight of the larger business objective
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and nonfinancial audiences
- Willingness to remain directly involved in the day-to-day accounting work
- Must reside in Michigan or Ohio and be able to travel periodically to Seva practices in both states
- CPA or equivalent professional certification
- Experience in healthcare, dental, or another multi-location organization
- Experience in a high-growth or acquisition-driven environment
- Experience integrating newly acquired entities, systems, or financial processes
- Experience improving accounting workflows through automation or system integration
- Operate with integrity and take ownership of your work
- Genuinely enjoy accounting and take satisfaction in getting the details right
- Are comfortable moving between strategic discussions and hands-on accounting work
- Bring structure and clarity to fast-moving or complex environments
- Notice when something does not reconcile—and keep working until you understand why
- Look at manual processes and instinctively begin thinking about how they could work better
- Build processes that are strong enough to scale without making them unnecessarily complicated
- Communicate directly, professionally, and clearly
- Enjoy mentoring and developing another team member
- Approach our practices with a service-oriented mindset
- Know when a spreadsheet is telling an important story—and when it is just creating more spreadsheets
- Are energized by the opportunity to build, improve, and leave things better than you found them
- Win as a Team
- Be the Solution
- Better Every Day
- Serve with a Smile
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This job at Seva Dental Team is located in Detroit, MI, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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- Full-time
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Seva Dental Team is looking for a candidate with "Executive" experience level.
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The education requirement for this position is CPA. Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
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