Business Office Director (Senior Living)
Discovery Senior Living · Orland Park, IL · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$52k–$58k/yrFull-time
About the role
As the Business Office Director, you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.
Position Highlights
- Status: FULL TIME
- Schedule: Flexible leadership schedule with MOD coverage, on-call responsibilities, and operational flexibility required based on community needs, including occasional evenings, weekends, and emergency support as needed.
- Location: [CITY, STATE]
- Rate of Pay: $52,000 - $58,000
- Travel: 0%
What You’ll Do
- Oversee business office operations, including billing, collections, accounts payable, payroll, and resident accounts
- Prepare, reconcile, and maintain accurate financial records, including cash controls, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements
- Collaborate with department leaders to assign and track departmental expenses and budgets; prepare financial and management reports as needed
- Maintain resident, vendor, team member, and financial files in accordance with policies and compliance requirements
- Partner with residents and families to resolve billing and collection matters professionally and accurately
- Lead community human resources processes including recruitment, onboarding, orientation, benefits administration, payroll, and record maintenance
- Guide department leaders on employee relations, policy compliance, and performance management
- Oversee employee engagement and safety initiatives, including appreciation programs, safety committee leadership, and workplace injury reporting
- Conduct exit interviews and prepare regular reports for community leadership
- Supervise, train, and coach concierge staff, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of all processes
- Ensure corporate policies and internal controls are consistently applied
- Perform other duties as assigned to support community operations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with at least one year of accounting experience preferred
- Associate’s degree in Accounting with two to three years of related experience considered
- Experience in business office management, payroll, or human resources encouraged
- Strong organizational and leadership skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in financial systems, human resources information systems, and Microsoft Office applications
- Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and compliance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with residents, families, and team members