Director of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting

Erickson Senior Living; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness reimbursement

PTO + volunteering

401(k) match

Onsite health centers

Education assistance

Career development

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living in Baltimore is seeking a Director of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting to lead a team responsible for complex accounting issues, and the preparation of audited financial statements for home office and community entities.

The role emphasizes strong internal controls, policy development, and collaboration with auditors, with a focus on fiscal stewardship and exceptional service. CPA is required and extensive GAAP knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in accounting and financial reporting, with the last 5+ years in a management/supervisory role over accounting professionals.
• Current CPA required.
• Experience at an audit/CPA firm is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals, providing supervision, leadership, and support to drive high-performance and professional development.
• Oversee the preparation of internal and external monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable regulatory or contractual requirements.
• Lead research for technical accounting matters relating to material transactions and contracts.
• Oversee the implementation of new accounting standards and ensure compliance with changes in regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audit and ensure adherence to audit requirements; address audit findings and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Provide technical guidance to finance and accounting teams on complex accounting issues

Skills

Leadership

GAAP expertise

Financial reporting

Mentoring / coaching

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Location:

Erickson Senior Living

As our Director of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting, you will be responsible for leading a team that provides guidance and support on complex accounting issues; preparation of audited financial statements and disclosures for our home office and community entities; and implementing policies and internal controls. In this key leadership role, you'll promote and maintain a working environment with a culture of high engagement, fiscal stewardship and extraordinary customer service.

What we offer

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 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 and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
• A "career for life" approach to professional and personal development for our greatest asset; our team members

Compensation: $160,000 - $180,000 per year, plus eligibility for annual bonus. Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO in accordance with applicable state law

How you will make an impact

• Mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals, providing supervision, leadership, and support to drive high-performance and professional development
• Oversee the preparation of all internal and external monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable regulatory or contractual requirements
• Lead research for technical accounting matters relating to material transactions and contracts
• Oversee the implementation of new accounting standards and ensure compliance with changes in regulations
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls and mitigate risks
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audit and ensure adherence to audit requirements; address audit findings and implement corrective actions as necessary
• Provide technical guidance to finance and accounting teams on complex accounting issues

What you will need

• Minimum of 7 years in accounting and financial reporting with at least the last 5+ years in a management/supervisory role over accounting professionals.
• Current CPA required.
• Experience at an audit/CPA firm a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.

Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, Erickson Senior Living is one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care with a growing, national network of communities. We help people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.