Controller

Commonwealth Senior Living Corporate Office; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living Corporate Office in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Senior Controller to direct and oversee operational financial activities, guiding policy, controls, and reporting to maximize return on financial assets.

The role leads accounting staff across accounts payable/receivable, audits, budgeting, and external reporting, partnering with communities to ensure compliance and accurate financial forecasting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• CPA certification is required.
• 10 years of accounting experience or training.
• 5 years supervising a multi-person accounting staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Accounting staff to include general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial systems.
• Liaise with Communities on accounting policy, procedure, and training.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to support the financial infrastructure.
• Manage online banking and treasury management functions.
• Manage short-term cash flow (7-30 day) and cash controls.
• Serve as final point of escalation for Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable issues.
• Oversee monthly financial close and related reporting to ensure timely completions.
• Maintain accounting support schedules including insurance, loans, fixed assets, depreciation, and tax.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors, manage preparation and support of audits.
• Manage annual budget process and assist communities and departments in budget preparation.
• Develop and maintain finance and accounting policies and procedures in compliance with standards.

Skills

Financial Management

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving/Analysis

Communication Proficiency

Ethical Conduct

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA

Job description

Directs and oversees operational financial activities of company, including transaction processing and financial report production. Maximizes return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in accounting
• CPA
• 10 years of experience or training
• 5 years of experience supervising a multi-person accounting staff

Competencies

• Financial Management
• Business Acumen
• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Leadership
• Performance Management
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Capacity

Areas of Primary Responsibility

• Develop and manage Accounting staff to include general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial systems
• Liaise with Communities on accounting policy, procedure, and training
• Establish and maintain internal controls to support the financial infrastructure
• Manage online banking and treasury management functions
• Manage short-term cash flow (7-30 day) and cash controls
• Serve as final point of escalation for Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable issues
• Oversee monthly financial close and related management, internal, and external reporting to ensure timely completions
• Maintain accounting support schedules including insurance, loans, fixed assets, depreciation, and tax
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors, manage preparation and support of all external audits
• Manage annual budget process and assist communities and departments in the preparation of their budgets
• Develop and maintain finance and accounting policies and procedures in compliance with professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain accounting systems conventions, access, & user control
• Develop and maintain report formats and reporting systems

Culture Ambassador

• Models the core values of the company:
• We Care About People
• We Do the Right Thing
• We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success
• We Speak Up! It’s Our Responsibility
• We Take Ownership and Add Value
• We are Respectful
• Ensures all personnel exemplify the core values of the company at all times.
• Create and drive the sales culture.