Director of Accounting

About the role

The Director of Accounting provides enterprise-wide leadership for the general accounting function within a complex, multi-community operating environment. This position is ultimately accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with all regulatory and U.S. GAAP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Has ultimate ownership and accountability for the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for home office and community-level entities.
• Provides director-level oversight of general ledger integrity, including final review authority over journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheets, and fluctuation and variance analysis.
• Maintains stewardship over core general accounting disciplines, including accruals and reserves, prepaid and deferred costs, intercompany transactions and eliminations, and equity, debt, investments, and cash accounts.
• PARTNERS STRATEGICALLY WITH THE INTERNAL CONTROLS TEAM TO INTERPRET, ENHANCE AND FORMALIZE ACCOUNTING POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND DOCUMENTATION.
• ACTS AS A TRUSTED ACCOUNTING ADVISOR TO COMMUNITY FINANCE TEAMS, SETTING CLEAR EXPECTATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ACCURACY, CONSISTENCY, AND COMPLIANCE WHILE STRENGTHENING ENTERPRISE-WIDE REPORTING INTEGRITY.
• SUPPORS, PRIORITIZES, AND LEADS ACCOUNTING TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVES, INCLUDING PROCESS DESIGN, SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION AND AUTOMATION.
• LEADS ACCOUNTING STRATEGY FOR SPECIAL INITIATIVES, INCLUDING NEW COMMUNITY OPENINGS, SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATIONS, AND ENTERPRISE-WIDE PROJECTS.
• LEADS THROUGH CHANGE, GUIDING TEAMS THROUGH EVOLVING BUSINESS NEEDS, SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS, AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES WHILE MAINTAINING OPERATIONAL STABILITY.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Accounting/Finance required
• Active CPA is strongly preferred. MBA a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years in related/similar industry with at least the last 5+ years in a management role over accounting professionals.
• Experience at an audit/CPA firm a plus.
• Knowledge of fixed asset accounting, depreciation, capital projects, and construction-in-progress accounting.
• Familiarity with accounting considerations for real estate, senior living, healthcare, or hospitality operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

• Financial analysis and reporting.
• Internal controls and compliance.
• Accounting policy interpretation and implementation.
• Project management and process improvement.
• Team leadership and mentoring.

Benefits

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
• A "career for life" approach to professional and personal development for our greatest asset; our team members

Pay

$145,000 - 160,000 per year, plus eligibility for annual bonus.

Schedule

Full-time position.