What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President Finance position at Great Lakes Dental Partners?
Great Lakes Dental Partners (GLDP) is a dynamic and growing dental support organization committed to delivering exceptional patient care while empowering our providers and teams. Sponsored by Shore Capital Partners, we are a leading multi-site dental group in Illinois and Indiana. Our mission is to combine best-in-class patient care with operational excellence, making us a premier choice for both dental professionals and patients alike.
We are seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead our financial operations and drive strategic growth. This is a high-impact role offering direct exposure to private equity leadership and a clear path to career advancement into a CFO position. The VP of Finance will be instrumental in shaping financial strategy, optimizing operational efficiency, and ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the organization.
Why Join GLDP?
- Growth-Oriented & PE-Backed: Work closely with Shore Capital Partners, a firm known for accelerating growth in healthcare and scaling high-performing companies.
- High-Visibility Leadership Role: Engage with C-suite executives, board members, and investors to drive financial strategy.
- Fast-Paced & Impact-Driven: Lead financial operations for a multi-site healthcare business, ensuring scalable and sustainable growth.
- Clear Path to CFO: This role is designed for upward mobility, offering the opportunity to take the next step in your career.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Leadership: Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and accounting functions to drive data-driven decision-making.
- Strategic Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Shore Capital Investment Team, providing tactical and strategic financial counsel.
- Reporting & Analysis: Lead the creation and distribution of financial reports, including monthly financial reviews, site-level P&Ls, and board materials.
- Investor & Lender Relations: Own communication with Shore Capital Partners and banking partners, including liquidity management, compliance, and financial reporting.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamline financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and risk management.
- Annual Budget & Audit: Lead cross-functional budgeting processes and oversee annual audits and tax compliance.
What We’re Looking For
- 5 years of experience in a similar finance leadership role within a multi-site, high-growth environment (healthcare or PE-backed experience is a plus).
- Strong financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and strategic financial planning.
- Public accounting or transaction advisory background preferred (Big 4 or similar is a plus).
- CPA strongly preferred; MBA or Master’s in Finance/Accounting is a plus.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling capabilities.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented organization.
Salary : $160,000 - $180,000
