Senior Accounting Manager

Cedar Community; Town of Polk (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Get paid weekly

Competitive compensation

Annual wage increases

Career growth and professional develop

Employee recognition and appreciation

Work-life balance

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Cedar Community in Wisconsin seeks a Senior Accounting Manager to lead key accounting functions, ensure GAAP compliance, and support financial reporting, audits, and staffing leadership. You’ll partner with the Controller and leadership to drive accuracy, accountability, and ethical financial practices across a nonprofit healthcare setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, 8+ years in accounting (preferably including public accounting), and experience in healthcare or nonprofit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required; CPA is preferred.
• Eight or more years of accounting experience, preferably including public accounting.
• Experience in healthcare, senior living, and nonprofit organizations is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee key accounting functions while supporting the Controller and staff.
• Prepare, analyze, and present accurate financial statements, reports, and budgets.
• Develop budgets, monitor results, and provide financial insights for decisions.
• Oversee reconciliations, fixed assets, cost allocation, and fund accounting.
• Ensure internal controls and accounting procedures meet standards and regs.
• Assist with audits and prepare required regulatory reports.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory reporting

Confidentiality and ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/financial reporting systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Senior Accounting Manager

Schedule: Full-time | Monday - Friday

More Than a Job — A Place to Belong

At Cedar Community, financial stewardship is about more than numbers, it’s about supporting an organization that serves residents, families, and the community. As our Senior Accounting Manager, you’ll provide accounting leadership, financial insight, and operational support that helps Cedar Community fulfill its mission with integrity and accountability. Working closely with the Controller and leadership team, you’ll oversee key accounting functions, support financial reporting and audits, guide accounting staff, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee key accounting functions while supporting the Controller and providing guidance to accounting staff
• Prepare, analyze, and communicate accurate financial statements, reports, budgets, and financial information to leadership and managers
• Develop and analyze budgets, monitor budget-to-actual results, and provide financial insights to support organizational decision-making
• Oversee reconciliations, subsidiary ledgers, fixed assets, cost allocation, fund accounting, and other general accounting functions
• Develop and maintain accounting procedures and internal controls that promote accuracy, consistency, efficiency, and compliance
• Assist with annual and external audits by preparing documentation and providing requested financial information
• Prepare and coordinate required healthcare, governmental, tax, and regulatory reports, including applicable cost reports and nonprofit filings
• Ensure accounting practices and financial reporting comply with GAAP, healthcare requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations
• Maintain accounting for payroll-related transactions, cash receipts, petty cash, and other assigned financial functions
• Oversee accounting and compliance related to planned giving agreements, including Gift Annuities and Trusts
• Prepare custom reports and provide financial analysis to help managers understand results, trends, costs, and opportunities
• Stay current on accounting standards, healthcare regulations, and reporting requirements
• Build positive, professional relationships with team members, managers, residents, donors, auditors, vendors, and regulatory agencies
• Maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate integrity, accountability, and ethical financial practices
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred
• Eight or more years of accounting experience, preferably including public accounting experience
• Experience in healthcare, senior living, and/or nonprofit organizations preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, cost allocation, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting
• Knowledge of healthcare accounting and third-party cost reporting preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills, including spreadsheets and financial reporting systems, with the ability to learn new software
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and uphold organizational policies and ethical standards

Why Team Members Choose Cedar Community

• Get paid weekly and enjoy less stress between paychecks
• Competitive compensation
• Annual wage increasesCareer growth and professional development opportunities
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Work-life balance with supportive leadership
• A mission-driven, values-based culture focused on teamwork and belonging

Make a Meaningful Impact — Apply Today

Join Washington County’s third-largest nonprofit employer and bring your accounting expertise to an organization where strong financial leadership directly supports the people and community we serve.

** Note: For the safety of our residents and staff, Cedar Community requires all employees to be vaccinated against influenza, except for approved medical or religious exemptions. COVID19 vaccination is strong encouraged. Requirements may change per CMS guidelines. **