Director of Accounting
About The Position
As our Director of Accounting, you'll provide 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. This position oversees accounting staff, establishes standards and expectations for accounting quality and discipline, and partners with senior leadership to support strategic decision making. The Director of Accounting plays a key role in supporting annual audits and continuous improvement that protect the company’s financial integrity, scalability, and long-term growth.
Requirements
- BS/BA in Accounting/Finance required
- Active CPA required
- Minimum of 10 years in related/similar industry with at least the last 5+ years in a management role over accounting professionals.
- 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
Nice To Haves
- MBA a plus.
- Experience at an audit/CPA firm a plus.
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.
- Sponsors, prioritizes, and leads accounting transformation initiatives, including process redesign, 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
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision packages
- annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses
- personal health coaching
- telemedicine options
- PTO Plans
- company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members
- 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
- access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library
- Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO in accordance with applicable state law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
