Controller

Do you crave a workplace that's full of life, laughter, and purpose? Do you have a heart of gold and a knack for making people smile? If you said YES, then Wesley Woods Senior Living might be your perfect match! We're searching for a superstar Controller to join our amazing team. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to brighten the lives of our incredible residents. Read more to learn the details about this amazing position!

Position Summary

The Controller works closely with the CFO and financial services staff of Wesley Woods Senior Living to provide oversight and financial management of the accounting department. This entails supervising, directing and sometimes performing tasks in the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Treasury, Payroll and Financial Systems Support areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting staff assuring efficiency and productivity of accounting department – including but not limited to General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Billing and Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Payroll, and all third-party financial reporting.
• Coordinate with the CFO in preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices. Provide support to the CFO in Board of Directors reporting and analysis as needed.
• Liaison with banks and financial institutions relating to debt financing and cash investments.
• Interface and coordinate with external accountants in preparation of annual audits and income tax and other regulatory filings.
• Administration of the general ledger, fixed assets, tenant accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll to assure month-end and year-end close procedures are timely and accurate.
• Facilitate annual budget process working with Administrators and Executive Directors.
• Provide and/or oversee issuance of reports as needed by all regulatory agencies and financial institutions including bond certification reports, bank covenant reports, HUD housing reports, and other state regulatory reports.
• Provide financial analysis as needed for operational and strategic requirements.
• Facilitate payment, reporting and reconciliation of fringe benefits working with insurance providers to assure annual renewals are cost effective and competitive. Coordinate with HR on implementation and ongoing reporting related to all benefits.
• Assist CFO as liaison between WWSL and third-party partners.
• Oversee deposits/payments of employee retirement plan contributions and federal and state payroll taxes.
• Support IT department staff and/or third-party contractors for software application updates and changes as required.
• Other duties and/or special projects as needed by the CFO.
  
  

Essential Functions Of Position

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and able to make presentation to Executives, Boards and other key groups as required.
• Perform duties and responsibilities promptly and consistently with little direct supervision in planning and organizing his/her work.
• Direct and manage a team of professionals to accomplish tasks in an efficient and timely manner. Develop, train and delegate to staff to accomplish departmental and organization goals.
• Implement changes in process and procedures to solve problems and address challenges.
• Objectively appraise and analyze the qualifications and performance of others and train, mentor and reallocate staff based on strengths and abilities.
• See the ‘big picture’ and assist the CFO in growing the organization by taking advantage of internal and external opportunities.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, MBA or CPA desired.
• Minimum seven years’ experience managing accounting departments in Senior Living environment.
• Experience in coordinating audits, debt support and reporting, and facilitating HUD reports.
• Previous budget process experience.
• Proficient in use of MS Word with high level of proficiency in MS Excel software; excellent PC skills; ten-key by touch.
• Strong financial analytical skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with various levels of management.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop staff via delegation and training.
  
  

The above statements are intended to generally describe the work being performed by people to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills, required of the personnel so classified.

Benefits

Wesley Woods Senior Living offers a comprehensive benefit plan to eligible team members to include health, dental vision, retirement benefits, short term disability, long term disability and paid time off.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

All offers of employment with Wesley Woods are conditioned based upon completing and passing a background, drug test, and participating in vaccine programs (e.g, Flu, TB testing).

All job applicants applying for Wesley Woods Senior Living will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs as a condition of employment. Any applicant with a confirmed positive test will be denied employment. Applicants will be required to submit voluntarily to a specimen test at a laboratory chosen by Wesley Woods, and by signing a consent agreement will release Wesley Woods from liability. If the physician, official or lab personnel has reasonable suspicion to believe that the job-applicant has tampered with the specimen, the applicant will not be considered for employment. Wesley Woods will not discriminate against applicants for employment because of a past history of drug abuse. It is the current abuse of drugs, preventing employees from performing their jobs properly that will not be tolerated. Wesley Woods is a Drug Free Company. Individuals who have failed a pre-employment test may initiate another inquiry with the company after a period of not shorter than; six (6) months; but they must present themselves drug-free as demonstrated by urinalysis or other tests selected by WWSL.

About Wesley Woods

Wesley Woods Senior Living is affiliated with the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church providing housing and services ministries to seniors in the North Georgia area. Wesley Woods Senior Living is rooted in the Judeo Christian values believing that aging has a fulfilling purpose in life and that faith development is lifelong.

Read more about Wesley Woods Senior Living at www.wesleywoods.org.

EEO / AA STATEMENT

Wesley Woods does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran/Reserve/National Guard status.