Manager, Seniors Housing Property Accounting

Welltower Refresh 2025; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase program

401(k) + Profit sharing

Student debt assistance

Tuition assistance

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Professional growth

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Job summary

Welltower is seeking a Manager, Seniors Housing Property Accounting to oversee accounting and financial reporting for key areas including fixed assets and operating expenses. The role ensures US GAAP compliance, SOX controls, and drives process improvements while guiding staff accountants and partnering with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in corporate or public accounting, a Bachelor's in accounting, and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; strong knowledge of US GAAP; IFRS knowledge is a plus.
• 5+ years of corporate or public accounting experience; real estate/REIT preferred.
• Experience in supervision or managerial roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting processes in designated functional areas, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX requirements, and company policies, while implementing and monitoring internal controls.
• Lead process documentation efforts and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff accountants, providing guidance on technical accounting matters and professional development.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide insights on financial results and support business decision-making.
• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of assigned accounts, including resolution of outstanding matters.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial schedules to maintain data integrity.
• Support internal and external audit processes by ensuring compliance with key controls and assisting in audit procedures.
• Prepare and review supporting schedules for external financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead or participate in special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentorship

Process documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

WELLTOWER – REIMAGINE REAL ESTATE WITH US

At Welltower, we’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate. As a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, we create vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday.

We’re looking for bold, independent thinkers who thrive on challenge, embrace complexity, and are driven to deliver long-term value. Every team member is empowered to think like an owner, innovate fearlessly, and lead from where they stand. If you're passionate about outcomes and inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure, we want you on our best-in‑class team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Manager, Seniors Housing Property Accounting is responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting functions for one or more key areas, including fixed assets, construction and development, property operating expenses, and expense recovery. This role ensures compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements, and company policies. The Manager will lead process improvements, provide guidance to accounting staff, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting processes in designated functional areas, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement accuracy
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX requirements, and company policies, while implementing and monitoring internal controls
• Lead process documentation efforts and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff accountants, providing guidance on technical accounting matters and professional development
• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide insights on financial results and support business decision-making
• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of assigned accounts, including resolution of outstanding matters
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial schedules to maintain data integrity
• Support internal and external audit processes by ensuring compliance with key controls and assisting in audit procedures
• Prepare and review supporting schedules for external financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Lead or participate in special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TRAVEL

No travel is expected for this position.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Experience : 5+ years of corporate or public accounting experience, preferably within real estate, healthcare, or REIT industries. Prior supervisory or managerial experience is preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting required. Strong knowledge of accounting theory, including US GAAP. IFRS knowledge is a plus.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount
• Employer‑matching 401(k) Program + Profit Sharing Program
• Student Debt Program – we’ll contribute up to $10,000 towards your student loans!
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options
• Professional Growth
• And much more! https://welltower.com/newsroom/careers/

ABOUT WELLTOWER

Welltower® Inc. (NYSE: WELL) an S&P 500 company, is the world’s preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500+ Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care.

Our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro‑markets with stunning built environments. Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture.

Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our data science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System, we aspire to deliver long‑term compounding of per share growth and returns for our existing investors – our North Star.

Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet