Corporate Controller (Project Management)

Westminster Communities of Florida, a nationally recognized not-for-profit faith based organization is searching for a Corporate Controller. The Corporate Controller will lead all accounting operations for a multi-site senior living organization, managing a team of accounting professionals. Reporting to the CFO, the role involves overseeing consolidated financial reporting, implementing/optimizing advanced financial systems, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic insights to drive organizational growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Financial Oversight and Reporting:

• Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements per GAAP and industry regulations.
• Streamline month-end/year-end close processes for timely, accurate reporting across entities.
• Present balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements to management and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external auditors and handle regulatory reporting (e.g. Department of Insurance, tax filings, etc).

2. Team Leadership and Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, efficiency and accountability.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively, clarify roles, and implement training programs to enhance team performance, professional growth, and system proficiency.
• Optimize staffing and workflows for departmental efficiency.

3. Consolidated Financial Operations:

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, capital project accounting, and foundation accounting, across multiple sites and business lines.
• Manage intercompany transactions and multi-entity consolidations.
• Develop standardized accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.

4. Internal Controls and Compliance:

• Design and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations, including tax filings, reporting requirements, and industry-specific standards.
• Address financial discrepancies and risks promptly.

5. Technology and Systems Management:

• Manage financial software and oversee system upgrades, data migrations, and automation.
• Implement process improvements to reduce manual tasks, shorten reporting cycles, and improve data accuracy and reliability across all financial operations.
• Supervise annual actuarial studies and maintain actuarial software integrity.

6. Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Align financial operations with organizational goals through collaboration with leadership and departments.
• Liaise with external partners (tax preparers, auditors, regulatory agencies, etc.) for compliance and accurate reporting.
• Work with the team to provide ongoing education and training to stakeholders expected to utilize finance technology and systems in the scope of their position.
• Assist in the efforts to recruit, train and provide feedback to community Business Office Managers / Bookkeepers

7. Additional Duties:

• Perform tasks as assigned by the CFO

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Master's degree or MBA preferred.

Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) required.

Experience:

1. • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role (e.g., Controller or Assistant Controller).
   • Proven experience overseeing financial operations for multi-site organizations, preferably in the senior living, healthcare, or real estate industries.
   • Demonstrated expertise in consolidated financial reporting and intercompany accounting.
   • Management of a large team of accounting professionals.
   • Experience in implementation and maintenance of cross-functional accounting systems.

Technical Skills:

1. • Proficiency in financial management software (e.g. Acumatica, Blackbaud) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
   • Experience with software system implementations and multi-entity consolidations.

Industry Knowledge:

1. • Thorough understanding of GAAP, financial reporting standards.  Regulatory requirements in the senior living industry highly preferred.

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