Assistant Controller

Wesley Woods Senior Living; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesley Woods Senior Living in Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations and strengthen our financial position. You will report to the Controller and play a key role in financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, internal controls, and treasury activities.

The ideal candidate has seven or more years in accounting, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong Excel and GAAP knowledge. CPA is a plus; healthcare nonprofit experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least seven years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial-planning processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using accounting and financial-management systems.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and develop staff.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, account analyses, and general ledger oversight.
• Analyze financial results and monitor key trends to support organizational decision-making.
• Help ensure compliance with GAAP and organizational accounting policies.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely financial records.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and annual financial plans.
• Support cash-management activities and provide data for planning.
• Explain financial results to organizational leaders and identify areas needing attention.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable and supervise accounting team.
• Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and workflows.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Team leadership

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details: Level: Management, Job Location: Wesley Woods Senior Living - Atlanta, GA 30329, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: $98,000.00 - $117,500.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Finance, Assistant Controller

Wesley Woods Senior Living | Atlanta, GA

Make an Impact Through Mission-Driven Finance

Wesley Woods Senior Living is seeking an experienced and collaborative Assistant Controller to help lead our accounting operations and support the financial strength of our organization.

Reporting to the Controller, this position plays an important role in financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, internal controls, compliance, treasury activities, staff development, and process improvement. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional who can manage multiple priorities, develop team members, and translate financial information into meaningful business insights.

About Wesley Woods Senior Living

For more than 70 years, Wesley Woods Senior Living has served older adults throughout Georgia. What began as an outreach ministry of the United Methodist Church has grown into a multi-site senior living organization serving ten communities across eight locations.

We provide independent retirement living, affordable housing, and a continuum of care that allows residents to age in place as their needs evolve. Guided by our mission to create communities of connection, well-being, and promise, we are committed to building a world in which older adults are celebrated for the lives they have lived, the wisdom they share, and everything they have yet to teach us.

What You’ll Do

Financial Reporting and Accounting

• Assist with the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, account analyses, and general ledger oversight.
• Analyze financial results and monitor key trends to support organizational decision-making.
• Help ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and organizational accounting policies.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely financial records.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Treasury

• Assist with the development, monitoring, and analysis of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Support cash-management activities, including cash-flow projections and borrowing requirements.
• Provide financial data and analysis to support operational and strategic planning.
• Partner with organizational leaders to explain financial results and identify areas requiring attention.

Compliance, Internal Controls, and Audits

• Help maintain and strengthen internal controls to protect organizational assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Support compliance with applicable tax, regulatory, lender, bond, HUD, and financial-reporting requirements.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of required reports to regulatory agencies and financial institutions.
• Identify and address potential financial or compliance risks.

Leadership and Accounting Operations

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team.
• Assist the Controller with developing and improving accounting policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of accounting operations.
• Collaborate effectively with department leaders, management, auditors, and external partners.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least seven years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial-planning processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using accounting and financial-management systems.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and develop staff.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant designation.
• Accounting experience within healthcare, senior living, nonprofit, or multi-entity organizations.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with treasury, cash-management, bond, lender, or HUD reporting.

Key Competencies

• Financial reporting and general ledger management
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Financial analysis
• Internal controls and regulatory compliance
• Audit preparation and coordination
• Treasury and cash management
• Team leadership and staff development
• Process improvement
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Communication and collaboration
• Sound judgment and accountability

Physical and Other Requirements

• Ability to perform responsibilities independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.

Join Our Team

At Wesley Woods Senior Living, your work will support an organization dedicated to helping older adults live with dignity, purpose, and connection. Join a collaborative team where your financial expertise, leadership, and ideas can make a meaningful difference.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications required.