Dental Industry Growth Leader

Rea is a growing Top 100 business advisory & accounting firm providing our clients services in tax, accounting, and business consulting. We have a ‘People First’ culture and we focus on our employees’ well-being and professional development. With over 400 professionals and locations throughout Ohio and Florida, our firm has a culture that respects a work-life balance for our team. We also provide competitive compensation and a robust benefits plan.

The Dental Industry Growth Leader is responsible for leading and growing the firm’s Dental Industry practice, with a clear expectation of driving growth through strategy, client engagement, and industry leadership. This role serves as the leader of the Dental Growth Council, setting direction, accountability, and momentum for expanding the firm’s dental footprint. The Dental Industry Leader works in close partnership with Practice Leaders, who are responsible for execution and delivery of services, while this role focuses on growth strategy, client relationships, and industry positioning. This position is highly client‑facing and includes hands‑on involvement with dental clients across traditional tax and assurance services as well as consulting and advisory engagements.

Responsibilities

Dental Industry Growth Leadership

Lead and grow the firm’s Dental Industry practice with clear accountability for growth, market expansion, and client acquisition.

Lead the Dental Growth Council, establishing growth priorities, tracking progress, and holding stakeholders accountable for results.

Develop and implement dental industry growth plans focused on new client acquisition and expansion of existing client relationships

Work collaboratively with Practice Leaders,who are responsible for delivering the work, ensuring alignment between growth strategies and execution.

Serve as a subject matter resource internally on dental industry trends, benchmarks, and best practices

Client Leadership & Advisory

Serve as a primary client advisor, building trusted relationships and delivering exceptional client service

Maintain an active, hands‑on role with dental clients, partnering directly with them on traditional tax and assurance services and consulting and advisory solutions

Support clients in assessing operational effectiveness, identifying risks and opportunities, and implementing solutions

Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, quality, and risk management

Industry & Technical Expertise

Maintain deep knowledge of dental industry, including market trends, operational drivers, and financial challenges

Lead cost, margin, and profitability analysis; support scenario planning to improve efficiency and results

Growth & Business Development

Create and execute a strategic growth plan for the dental industry, including revenue, client, and talent goals

Actively participate in business development, proposals, and client opportunity planning

Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to develop thought leadership, content, and market-facing initiatives

Expand the firm’s visibility through speaking engagements, networking, and industry involvement

Mentor others in building client relationships and identifying cross-service opportunities

People Leadership

• Lead and mentor teams serving dental clients, providing guidance on client delivery and professional development
• Set clear expectations and align work to team strengths
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and support team development
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams serving the dental practice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Master’s degree preferred
Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience; industry-specific experience preferred
Prior experience in a CPA firm a plus
Up to 25% - Travel depending on client and business needs
Significant experience working with dental practices or within a professional services environment serving dental clients
Strong understanding of dental practice operations, financial performance drivers, and growth challenges
Proven experience in client advisory, financial analysis, and business development
Ability to translate financial and operational data into actionable recommendations
Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Benefits

Rea offers a wide variety of benefits to help support our employees' health, wellness and financial goals.

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k with 3% contribution)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development

'Work From Anywhere' Option

Wellness Resources

Four (4) weeks PTO

Twelve (12) paid holidays, of which three (3) are floating holidays

Rea does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from Rea’s Talent team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. Rea will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.

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As a member of the Rea team, you are more than a number cruncher. You genuinely make a difference in the lives of the clients we serve every day. Whether you are passionate about accounting, assurance, and taxes; or you are looking to provide consulting expertise in the areas of cybersecurity, wealth, or valuations; we’ve got your career trajectory covered.

People come first at Rea, and we are passionate about providing our people the tools needed to identify and develop your key strengths as you embark on the journey of a lifetime in the professional services industry. Are you ready to pursue a meaningful career at Rea?

We are looking for talented, ambitious, enthusiastic professionals to join our rapidly growing team of professionals in a variety of capacities – and each team member has an important role to play.