Financial Accounting Manager

Gardant Management Solutions, Inc.; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Gym membership

Wellness program

EAP & Maven

401(k) with employer match

Referral program

Paid time off

PayCom payroll

Job summary

Gardant Management Solutions, Inc. in Kankakee, IL seeks a Financial Accounting Manager to lead monthly close under GAAP, review financials, and manage cash activity and reserve analysis for communities.

The role supports audits, SOX testing where applicable, and lender inquiries while guiding preopening financial operations and site onboarding. Proficiency with Solver/Intacct/Yardi is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Detail oriented with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience with senior housing preferred.
• Experience with Solver, Intacct, or Yardi preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly financial close under GAAP.
• Review income statements and balance sheets; investigate variances.
• Manage cash activity including bank reconciliations and cash flow.
• Oversee reserves and reimbursements; understand reserve structures.
• Support audits, SOX testing, and lender inquiries.
• Ensure regulatory and contractual reporting compliance.
• Oversee financial operations for preopening communities.
• Assist with acquisition onboarding and budgeting.
• Support new site onboarding with financial training.
• Develop annual operating budgets using Solver.
• Prepare budget-to-actual analyses and financial reports.
• Participate in ownership calls and budget presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Senior housing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Solver

Intacct

Yardi

Job description

Financial Accounting Manager# Financial Accounting ManagerKankakee, IL 60901## OverviewSalary Range$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary## Description**Responsibilities:*** Coordinates and performs monthly financial close in accordance with GAAP and accrual accounting* Reviews income statements and balance sheets ensuring accuracy and completeness with ability to investigate and explain variances* Manages cash activity including bank reconciliations, cash flow analysis, and bond operating transfers* Oversees reserves and reserve reimbursement requests with clear understanding of reserve structures* Supports annual audits, quarterly audit requests, SOX testing (as applicable), and lender/owner inquiries* Ensures compliance with financial, regulatory, and contractual reporting requirements* Oversees financial operations, fund requests, and compliance reporting for communities in the preopening phase* Assists with acquisition onboarding, including review of previous financials, creation of initial budgets, coordination of utility transfers, and setup of new vendors* Supports new site onboarding with financial education and training* Develops and manages annual operating budgets using Solver* Prepares budget-to-actual analyses, cost reports and financial compliance reports as required* Participates in ownership calls, budget presentations, and financial discussions## Qualifications**Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance* Demonstrates analytical skills with comprehension and application of GAAP* Detail oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills* Previous experience with senior housing preferred* Experience with Solver, Intacct, or Yardi hosted property management software and other applications preferred**Benefits:*** Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages* Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)* Employer-subsidized gym membership & wellness program* EAP & Maven family planning program* 401(k) with biweekly employer match* Outside-In Employee Referral Program* Intentional work-life balance supported with competitive Paid Time Off* Self-service payroll & tools (PayCom)