What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller (Hands On, Multi Facility) position at Colonial Assisted Living?
About us
Colonial Assisted Living is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee all accounting and financial reporting for multiple assisted living communities. This role requires direct involvement in day-to-day accounting while providing clear, accurate financial insight to executive leadership.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a lean environment, managing details personally, and ensuring financial integrity across multiple facilities in a healthcare setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and oversee all accounting functions including GL, AP, AR, payroll, and monthly close
- Prepare, review, and deliver timely monthly financial statements for multiple facilities
- Maintain facility-level and consolidated financial reporting
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, healthcare regulations, and internal controls
- Manage resident billing, revenue recognition, census reporting, and collections
- Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany activity
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management across facilities
- Coordinate audits, tax filings, and regulatory financial reporting
- Supervise and support accounting staff while remaining directly involved in work
- Identify process improvements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
- 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience
- Prior Controller or Senior Accounting Manager experience
- Experience with multi-facility healthcare, assisted living, or senior care accounting strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
- Comfortable in a hands-on, detail-oriented role
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Why Join Colonial Assisted Living
- Mission-driven organization focused on resident care and dignity
- Stable ownership and long-term growth
- High-impact role with visibility across the organization
- Opportunity to build structure and consistency across multiple facilities
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health insurance, PTO, and retirement benefits
- Long-term leadership opportunity
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,491.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your experience with Quickbooks? When was the last time you have used it and which version?
- Which healthcare companies have you worked for in your past roles?
- Tell me about a time you personally fixed a messy close or broken accounting process across multiple locations. What did you do, and what changed afterward?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (Required)
- Microsoft Excel: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $120,491 - $150,000