Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Description

Company Overview:

Cedarhurst Senior Living is an experienced operator of independent living, assisted living and memory care communities across the Midwest, Mid-South, and Southeast. Cedarhurst Senior Living is part of the Dover Companies, a vertically integrated healthcare organization established in 2007 to develop, construct, acquire, own, and operate high-quality senior living communities. In addition to Cedarhurst Senior Living, the Dover Companies include Dover Development, Brahms Construction, Dover Capital, Dover Health, and Medicine Express.

Cedarhurst Senior Living and the Dover Companies are mission driven — everything we do is grounded in our higher purpose of caring for seniors. Our decision making is informed by our mission “to create communities where each person feels loved, valued, supported and able to live life to the fullest.” Each business unit and each team member have a unique ability and responsibility to impact the lives of seniors, and we take that responsibility very seriously. We also embody an entrepreneurial spirit that has fueled our growth and continues to drive us forward.

Position Summary:

The Director of FP&A will own and lead the budgeting, forecasting, and reporting function in close partnership with the VP of Finance, setting the strategic direction for financial planning across Cedarhurst's portfolio of independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. The role will partner closely with community operators, regional leadership, and the capital team to translate financial data into actionable insights that support occupancy growth, expense management, and care quality. Focus will be on shaping the long-term FP&A roadmap as the portfolio scales, driving community level performance improvement, developing scalable reporting tools, and advancing the key performance metrics that drive both resident outcomes and financial sustainability

Why Work for Cedarhurst:

At Cedarhurst, our core values guide how we work together and how we care for those we serve. We expect every team member to be passionate, trustworthy, empathetic, positive, respectful, and approachable. Being part of Cedarhurst means making a meaningful difference every day. 

We believe our team is our greatest strength. That’s why we invest in comprehensive training, as well as opportunities for both personal and professional growth. We’re committed to promoting from within and supporting team members who want to build their careers with us. 

Cedarhurst offers a competitive benefits package, including medical insurance, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with company match (after one year of service) for eligible employees. 

Additional Benefits Include:

• Work that makes a difference in the lives of our residents and community 
• An on-site gym with brand-new equipment 
• A personal trainer offering daily group classes, stretching sessions, and one-on-one training 
• Catered lunches twice a week, prepared by our on-site chef 
• Monthly team events and more 

Essential Duties:

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this role.

• Own the month-end close review, variance analysis, and management reporting cycle; direct the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts across all communities in the portfolio.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and key business partner to executive leadership, operations, capital, and development teams. Present financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership, translating complex data into clear, actionable narratives for both operations and capital audiences.
• Collaborate with operations team to drive labor efficiencies, staffing ratios, market offerings, scheduled vs. worked hours compliance and ownership of zero-based budgeting on labor hours.
• Partner with the Accounting team to understand key drivers of the financial statements, identify areas for improvement, and collaborate to drive change.
• Identify and implement efficiencies and process improvements at both the community and portfolio level. Focus areas include department level expense benchmarking across communities, revenue cycle analysis (occupancy trends, move-in/move-out patterns, rate optimization), and care level revenue mix.
• Partner with the development and capital team to own the underwriting process for both community acquisitions as well as development projects that drive portfolio growth.
• Build, lead and develop the FP&A team in hiring, mentoring and growing analyst and manager level talent into a scalable structure to support all functions as the portfolio grows.
• Prepare financial modeling, what-if scenarios, capital and investment justifications, and ROI analyses.
• Build and maintain scalable, self-service reporting and dashboards that give operators and leadership real-time visibility into community level performance.
• Oversee development and enforcement of standardized reporting templates and financial controls in compliance with regulatory requirements across the portfolio.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education and/or Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required; CPA or MBA Preferred
• Eight (8) or more years of accounting and/or financial analysis experience, including at least three (3) years directly managing and developing a team
• Extensive experience with complex Excel modeling
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, or multi-site hospitality/real estate operations is strongly preferred, particularly familiarity with occupancy-driven revenue models, labor cost structures, and community P&L analysis
• Professional-level attention to detail with an ability to translate complex data into digestible executive-level reports
• Demonstrated experience setting departmental strategy and presenting to senior executives and/or ownership groups
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of accounting/finance and general ledger applications and ability to apply accounting and financial reporting principles
• Strong aptitude for providing insights and analysis to identify trends and key drivers
• Ability to set goals and handle multiple tasks, clients, and projects simultaneously; appropriately balance priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
• Ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutions with a focus on continued improvement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Excel, Word
• Preferred: Experience with platforms such as Vena, Domo, or Power BI, in addition to comfort using AI productivity tools like Claude

Working Conditions:

As part of the Company’s commitment to providing outstanding care and support, it ensures that staff work under conditions that prioritize safety, collaboration, and professional growth. The conditions listed below define the experience of working in the Home Office.

• This position may involve a range of physical activities, including those outlined in the Essential Duties, but is not limited to them. This position may need to walk or stand for extended periods.
• This position may need to lift or carry up to twenty (20) pounds.
• This position may need to move through areas of the home office or other worksites of the organization.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The individual in this position is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment by actively preventing accidents, preserving equipment, and promoting safe working practices.
• This role involves actively participating in all staff activities aimed at fostering teamwork, unity, and morale. The individual will contribute as a collaborative team player, working alongside colleagues to create a supportive and cohesive work environment.
• Individuals in this position are required to stay current on all training and ongoing education initiatives. They are expected to actively pursue self-improvement and embrace opportunities for continuous learning to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• This position is required to work onsite at the St. Louis Cedarhurst Home Office full time, Monday through Friday.
• This position requires approximately 5-10% travel. Travel may be local or overnight.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.