Fractional CFO, Dental Excellence Group

Company Description Dental Excellence Group is a growing, doctor-owned dental organization with locations in Napoleon, Bowling Green, Delta, Maumee and Sylvania, Ohio. Inspired by the vision of Founder/CEO Dr. Michael Carpenter, the group is dedicated to making dental care friendly, comfortable, and convenient, transforming how people experience dentistry.

The team provides exceptional patient care and a wide range of clinical services in modern, welcoming facilities, reflected in a 5-star rating from over 2,000 patient reviews. Services span general and pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, sedation, cosmetic and implant dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, sleep apnea oral appliance therapy, and TMJ/neuromuscular dentistry. The culture is grounded in core values: Patients First, Kindness and Compassion, Unwavering Standard of Excellence and Make Every Minute Count.

Role Description The Fractional CFO is a part-time, hybrid role based in Napoleon, OH, with flexibility for some work from home. This role will oversee financial planning and budgeting, monitor financial performance, and provide strategic guidance to support sustainable growth across multiple practice locations. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing financial statements and reports, analyzing key performance indicators, and advising leadership on cash flow, capital investments, and risk management. The Fractional CFO will collaborate closely with the Founder/CEO and operations leaders, help optimize revenue cycles and cost structures, and ensure compliance with relevant financial and regulatory requirements. The role also involves establishing best practices for financial controls, forecasting, and reporting to support data-driven decision-making.

02Qualifications

Strong foundation in Finance, with proven experience guiding financial strategy in multi-location or healthcare-related organizations.

Demonstrated expertise in Financial Planning and budgeting, including forecasting, scenario modeling, and resource allocation.

Proficiency in preparing and interpreting Financial Statements and Financial Reporting to support executive-level decision-making.

Advanced Analytical Skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights, recommendations, and action plans.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.

Experience as a CFO, controller, or senior finance leader, ideally within dental, medical, or professional services environments.

Knowledge of healthcare or dental practice economics, revenue cycle management, and related regulatory considerations is beneficial.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a values-driven, patient-centered culture.

Comfort working in a part-time, hybrid structure and partnering closely with leadership to build scalable financial processes.