Summary

Glidewell Dental, founded in 1970 and headquartered in Irvine, California, is America's largest digital dental laboratory and a leading medical device manufacturer in the dental industry. The company operates as a vertically integrated organization with over 1,000,000 square feet of manufacturing space in Southern California and employs between 1,001-5,000 professionals globally. Glidewell's mission focuses on driving down restorative costs and expanding patient access to affordable dentistry through innovative dental technologies and comprehensive laboratory services. The company specializes in a wide range of dental products including BruxZir solid zirconia restorations, dental implants, clear aligners, removable dentures, and digital dentistry solutions. As a privately owned company, Glidewell reinvests approximately 15% of its revenue into research and development, enabling continuous innovation in CAD/CAM processes, 3D printing, AI-powered manufacturing, and digital workflow integration. The company maintains a strong commitment to dental education through its Glidewell Study Club, online CE courses, and comprehensive clinical support programs, positioning itself as both a manufacturing leader and educational resource for dental professionals worldwide.

Job description

Essential Functions

Supports the Corporate Controller in overseeing the organization’s general ledger and overall accounting operations across multiple laboratory entities.
Oversees all accounting activity feeding into the general ledger, including accounts payable, cost accounting, and other operational accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
Oversees the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting of financial results.
Ensures accounting activities and financial reporting are conducted in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
Supports intercompany accounting activities, including overseeing the preparation, recording, and reconciliation of intercompany transactions, as well as analysis of foreign currency impacts on financial results.
Oversees the preparation of financial reporting and supports budgeting and forecasting processes by providing general ledger data and inputs to the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) team.
Ensures consistent application of accounting policies and procedures across all entities, with a strong focus on maintaining effective internal controls and continuously improving accounting processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
Participates in both external audits and lender reviews and other financial examinations as required.
Hires, manages, develops, trains, mentors, reviews, and sets goals for department and staff.
Creates and maintains a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
Ensures appropriate staffing levels and allocation of resources to support business objectives.
Conducts performance evaluations, recognizes and acknowledges positive and productive behavior, and provides constructive/corrective feedback for performance issues.
Manages and supports team members in areas of problem solving, decision making, project management, process improvement, and professional growth in accordance with company policies.
Handles employee relations matters including but not limited to performance management and enforcement of corrective or disciplinary actions.
Partners and coordinates with Human Resources in a timely manner on all employee relations matters.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
Minimum ten (10) years of progressive accounting/finance experience required.
Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience required.

Special Requirements/Certification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
Minimum ten (10) years of progressive accounting/finance experience required.
Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience required.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Company overview

Glidewell Dental, founded in 1970 and headquartered in Irvine, California, is America's largest digital dental laboratory and a leading medical device manufacturer in the dental industry. The company operates as a vertically integrated organization with over 1,000,000 square feet of manufacturing space in Southern California and employs between 1,001-5,000 professionals globally. Glidewell's mission focuses on driving down restorative costs and expanding patient access to affordable dentistry through innovative dental technologies and comprehensive laboratory services. The company specializes in a wide range of dental products including BruxZir solid zirconia restorations, dental implants, clear aligners, removable dentures, and digital dentistry solutions. As a privately owned company, Glidewell reinvests approximately 15% of its revenue into research and development, enabling continuous innovation in CAD/CAM processes, 3D printing, AI-powered manufacturing, and digital workflow integration. The company maintains a strong commitment to dental education through its Glidewell Study Club, online CE courses, and comprehensive clinical support programs, positioning itself as both a manufacturing leader and educational resource for dental professionals worldwide.