Director of Accounting

Location:

Erickson Senior Living

As our Director of Accounting, you'll provide enterprise-wide leadership for the general accounting function within a complex, multi-community operating environment. This position is ultimately accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with all regulatory and U.S. GAAP requirements. This position oversees accounting staff, establishes standards and expectations for accounting quality and discipline, and partners with senior leadership to support strategic decision making. The Director of Accounting plays a key role in supporting annual audits and continuous improvement that protect the company’s financial integrity, scalability, and long-term growth.

What we offer

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values

• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options

• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law

• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match

• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age

• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones

• A "career for life" approach to professional and personal development for our greatest asset; our team members

Compensation: $ 145,000 - 160,000 per year, plus eligibility for annual bonus.

Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO in accordance with applicable state law

How you will make an impact    

• Has ultimate ownership and accountability for the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for home office and community-level entities.

• Provides director-level oversight of general ledger integrity, including final review authority over journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheets, and fluctuation and variance analysis.

• Maintains stewardship over core general accounting disciplines, including accruals and reserves, prepaid and deferred costs, intercompany transactions and eliminations, and equity, debt, investments, and cash accounts.

• Partners strategically with the Internal Controls team to interpret, enhance and formalize accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.

• Acts as a trusted accounting advisor to Community Finance teams, setting clear expectations for financial accuracy, consistency, and compliance while strengthening enterprise-wide reporting integrity.

• Sponsors, prioritizes, and leads accounting transformation initiatives, including process redesign, system optimization and automation

• Leads accounting strategy for special initiatives, including new community openings, system implementations, and enterprise-wide projects

• Leads through change, guiding teams through evolving business needs, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining operational stability

What you will need

• BS/BA in Accounting/Finance required

• Active CPA is strongly preferred. MBA a plus.

• Minimum of 10 years in related/similar industry with at least the last 5+ years in a management role over accounting professionals.

• Experience at an audit/CPA firm a plus.

• Knowledge of fixed asset accounting, depreciation, capital projects, and construction-in-progress accounting

• Familiarity with accounting considerations for real estate, senior living, healthcare, or hospitality operations

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, Erickson Senior Living is one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care with a growing, national network of communities. We help people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.