Controller

ALIGN Executive Search; Oregon (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

ALIGN Executive Search is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee accounting operations for a growing portfolio of senior living communities across Idaho. The ideal candidate will lead a dedicated accounting team, ensure GAAP compliance, and provide critical data to drive regional growth.

The role requires deep senior living finance experience, supervision of staff, and expertise in Medicare/Medicaid revenue cycles, cost reporting, and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of total corporate accounting experience, with 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• 3–5 years of progressive financial management experience in senior living, assisted living, SNF, or extended care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee billing, AR, AP, payroll, cash flow, and GL functions.
• Lead month-end close for multiple facilities.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and variances for leadership.
• Develop annual operating and capital budgets with facility admins.
• Manage Medicare/Medicaid revenue cycles and cost reports.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Senior living experience

GAAP

Leadership

Audit liaison

Advanced Excel

ERP familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

MatrixCare

PointClickCare

Yardi

NetSuite

Job description

Open to work from home; possible office visit at least 1 week every 6 weeks

About the Company

We are seeking an experienced, strategic Financial Controller to oversee the financial operations, accounting functions, and regulatory reporting for our growing portfolio of senior living communities across Idaho.

About the Role

The ideal candidate must possess a deep background in senior living, skilled nursing, Healthcare, or extended care financial operations. You will lead a dedicated accounting team, optimize financial performance, ensure strict regulatory compliance, and provide critical data to drive regional growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounting Operations: Oversee billing, accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), payroll, cash flow management, and general ledger functions.
• Month-End Close: Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes for multiple facilities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Financial Statements: Prepare and present comprehensive consolidated financial statements, variance analyses, and cash flow forecasts to executive leadership.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with facility administrators and department heads to develop, implement, and monitor annual operating and capital budgets.
• Industry-Specific Reimbursement & Compliance
• Payer Sources: Manage complex revenue cycles involving Medicare, Idaho Medicaid (state-specific guidelines), managed care, and private pay structures.
• Cost Reporting: Direct the preparation and submission of annual Medicare/Medicaid cost reports and statutory financial filings.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain rigorous compliance with GAAP, state of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare regulations, and federal healthcare mandates.
• Audit Management: Act as the primary liaison for external financial audits, state cost report audits, and tax preparations.
• Strategic Leadership
• Process Improvement: Evaluate, implement, and upgrade accounting systems and internal controls to scale with organizational growth.
• Team Development: Supervise, mentor, and evaluate corporate accounting staff and facility-level business office managers.
• KPI Tracking: Monitor industry-specific metrics including occupancy rates, Per Patient Day (PPD) labor metrics, and aging AR accounts.

Qualifications

• Required Experience & Education
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• Industry Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive financial management experience specifically within senior living, assisted living, skilled nursing (SNF), or extended care environments.
• Accounting Experience: 7+ years of total corporate accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role (Assistant Controller or Controller level).

Preferred Skills

• Licensure: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation highly preferred.
• Software: Proficiency with industry-specific ERP software (e.g., MatrixCare, PointClickCare, Yardi, or NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.

Pay range and compensation package

• Competitive base salary based on experience.
• Performance-based annual bonus incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.