Accounting Director

Accounting Director (Reports to Executive Director)

Broadview at Purchase College

General Summary

A unique opportunity exists to join a team in creating a vibrant senior learning community on the campus of Purchase College, State University of New York. The residents of this university-based retirement community will be able to enjoy the many amenities of the college including the renowned Neuberger Museum of Art, the Performing Arts Center, the academic and athletic facilities, and the park-like campus. They will be able to enjoy all these benefits while living in a village designed specifically for their interests and needs. As part of the Purchase College community, Broadview residents will enjoy both formal and informal programming and collaborative opportunities designed to promote intergenerational engagement with members of the college community, ranging from classes and mentoring to providing employment opportunities for students. Broadview will offer the full continuum of services, inclusive of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

Inclusive And Collaborative Culture

We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is the commitment to a community of equity and access through the acceptance of all aspects of human difference. This includes but is not limited to age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression and identity, language heritage, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, status as a veteran and worldview. Broadview at Purchase College is proud to be SAGE CARE certified, and all employees will be provided with SAGE CARE training. Broadview at Purchase College is committed to integrating various cultural and social perspectives to engender excellence and to creating a collaborative culture in order to provide an exceptional experience for every employee and resident.

Responsibilities

The Accounting Director works full-time, 40 hours per week, on-site, and oversees the day-to-day operations of the accounting department. This includes direct supervision of the Accounts Receivable and Payroll Specialist and the Accounts Payable Coordinator. Key responsibilities include:

• Structuring the department for effective and accurate accounting operations.
• Hiring, training, and managing accounting staff.
• Overseeing accounting processes such as journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
• Managing external audits for PSLC and PCAC and facilitating Finance and Audit Committee reviews.
• Serving as a financial resource for department heads, staff, and the Boards. Attends weekly Directors’ Meetings
• Forecasting and monitoring debt covenant compliance, reporting, and service.
• Ensuring accurate preparation and timely submission of all federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Leading monthly reviews of financial and variance reports with department leaders and Board members.
• Maintaining up-to-date expertise in LCS accounting and reporting systems.
• Producing financial reports for regulatory bodies, lenders, and other stakeholders.
• Supporting operating and capital budget development and implementation, including training for responsible parties.
• Administering payroll in collaboration with Human Resources, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Attend monthly PSLC Finance Committee and Broadview Resident Finance Committee meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Hospitality Focus

Broadview at Purchase College fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:

• We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
• We treat everyone with courteous respect.
• We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
• We embrace and value our differences.
• We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
• We ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
• We pay attention to details.
  
  

Wellness Focus

Broadview employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Through these efforts we can ensure and exceed residents’ wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience specifically orchestrating the month -end close process.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or finance; Master’s and CPA degree preferred.
• Successful track record in progressive management, supervising, directing and coaching staff for efficiency and optimal productivity.
• At least two years’ experience in Accounting in an Independent/Assisted Living facility within the last five years is preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit at a desk for up to six hours per day. Must be able to stoop, bend, stretch, and squat to access files and various documentation; must be able to lift up to 20 pounds frequently.
  
  

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Reduced price employee meals