Financial Accounting Manager – ESOP & Growth Focus

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

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.