Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the accounting function for a growing multi-entity senior living organization. This role oversees month-end close, financial reporting, accounts payable, audits, internal controls, tax compliance, and accounting operations across multiple legal entities. The Accounting Manager will develop and mentor a team of accounting professionals while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical accounting expertise, significant experience managing multi-entity accounting environments, and a proven track record in consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and complex tax reporting structures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Consolidations & Multi-Entity Accounting

• Oversee accounting activities for multiple legal entities, including operating, management, and holding companies
• Prepare and review monthly consolidated financial statements
• Oversee intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and elimination entries
• Ensure accurate reporting of ownership structures, related-party transactions, and entity-level financial performance

Tax Compliance

• Coordinate annual tax filings with external tax advisors and auditors
• Manage the preparation of information required for federal, state, and local tax filings
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements
• Assist with tax planning initiatives and entity structure considerations when applicable

Financial Close & Reporting

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process across multiple operating entities
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Analyze financial results and identify opportunities to improve reporting quality and efficiency

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth
• Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities
• Drive process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and scalability of the accounting function
• Audit & Internal Controls
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and serve as primary contact for external auditors
• Ensure timely preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to support accurate financial reporting and protection of company assets
• Identify process and control improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce risk
• Monitor compliance with company policies and accounting procedures

Accounts Payable Oversight

• Oversee accounts payable operations to ensure timely and accurate invoice processing and vendor payments
• Monitor compliance with approval workflows and company policies
• Drive process improvements that increase efficiency and scalability

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA Required

Experience

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Comprehensive understanding of multi-entity tax reporting and compliance
• Advanced knowledge of consolidations, intercompany transactions, and complex organizational structures
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems

Success Factors

The successful candidate will:

Build a highly engaged and scalable accounting team.

Deliver an accurate and efficient month-end close process.

Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness.

Effectively manage complex multi-entity accounting structures.

Ensure timely and compliant tax reporting across all entities.

Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence within the accounting function.