At Deca/Ideal Dental, we’re on a mission to revolutionize dental care—and we want you to be part of the journey! As one of North America's fastest-growing dental groups, we're driven by our vision to provide exceptional, comprehensive dental services all under one roof. Established in 2008, we’re proud to be clinician-founded and clinician-led, with a focus on patient-centered care and an unwavering commitment to innovation and growth.

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) plays a critical role in shaping the financial strategy of a rapidly growing, private equity-backed dental care organization. Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across a multi-site Dental Support Organization (DSO), this position partners closely with executive leadership and private equity stakeholders to drive informed decision-making and maximize enterprise value. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of private equity-backed, multi-site healthcare services and thrives in high-growth, dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Planning

  • Lead the annual budgeting and long-range planning process across all dental practice locations, ensuring alignment with growth and operational goals.

  • Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to ensure financial plans support practice-level performance and strategic expansion initiatives.

• Forecasting & Scenario Modeling

  • Develop and maintain dynamic rolling forecasts and sensitivity analyses to support decision-making in a PE-backed environment.

  • Model the financial impact of de novos, acquisitions, and operational efficiencies.

• Performance Analytics & KPI Management

  • Deliver actionable insights into revenue, margin, and cost trends across the DSO network.

  • Monitor key metrics including same-store growth, provider productivity, payer mix, and operating leverage.

• Executive & Investor Reporting

  • Prepare financial dashboards and board-ready presentations for private equity sponsors and executive leadership.

  • Support lender and investor reporting requirements and ad-hoc financial due diligence requests.

• Cross-Functional Partnership

  • Partner with Operations, Revenue Cycle Management, and Clinical Leadership to drive accountability and improve financial outcomes at the practice level.

  • Serve as a financial advisor to operations and business units, translating data into insights that inform growth strategies and operational improvements.

• Team Leadership

  • Build and develop a best-in-class FP&A team capable of supporting a scaling, multi-site dental organization.

  • Implement best practices and standardized processes to support rapid growth and scalability.

• Process & Systems Optimization

  • Lead automation efforts across financial reporting and planning using FP&A tools and ERP systems.

  • Enhance data integrity and visibility by optimizing integrations between practice management systems (e.g., Denticon) and financial platforms.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA Finance strongly preferred.

• 10 - 15+ years of progressive FP&A experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role within a multi-site healthcare services or dental business.

• Experience in a private equity-backed environment is strongly preferred.

• Early career experience as an Analyst or Associate in investment banking and/or working for a private equity firm is strongly preferred.

• Deep understanding of healthcare services operations, clinical KPIs, and revenue cycle dynamics.

• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, cash flow forecasting, and business intelligence tools.

• Strong familiarity with leading ERP and FP&A platforms (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Adaptive Insights, Anaplan) and physician practice management or dental practice management systems (e.g., Denticon, Open Dental).

• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and present to executive and investor audiences.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

At Deca/Ideal Dental, we’re committed to helping you grow professionally, providing you with opportunities to expand your skills, work with cutting-edge technology, and make a lasting impact on your patients. If you’re passionate about dental care, thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment, and want to be part of a team that values both excellence and compassion, this is the place for you.

• Medical insurance.  

• Discounted dental benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependent children.  

• Paid holidays. 

• Paid Time Off (PTO).  

• CPR recertification. 

• 401K. 

• Employee scholarship program.  

At Deca/Ideal Dental, we’re dedicated to putting smiles on the faces of our guests and our team. We foster a supportive, positive environment where every team member can thrive, grow, and enjoy their work. Join us and be part of a culture where your smile truly matters.