Assistant 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 Assistant 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

Under the direction of the Controller, the Assistant Controller works closely with the financial services staff of Wesley Woods Senior Living to support the oversight and financial management of the accounting department. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Controller to prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, perform financial analyses, and study financial trends to inform strategic decisions.

• Assist with developing, monitoring, and evaluating budgets and financial forecasts, setting financial goals and strategies to achieve them

• Support the month-end close for General Ledger and coordinate the overall month-end close process.

• Perform general accounting function, including recurring manual journal entries, account reconciliations, and account analysis.

• Assist with treasury function, including cash projections, borrowing requirement, etc.

• Help design, implement, and maintain internal control systems to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting principles.

• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulations, assist with internal and external audits, and help prepare documentation and reports for regulatory bodies

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, manage payroll, reconcile accounts, and identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records.

• Supervise and train staff accountants and other accounting department personnel.

• Identify areas for improvement in financial processes and implement new policies and procedures.

• Support the production and 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.

• Other duties and/or special projects as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Certified Public Accountant
• Minimum seven years related experience
• 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., Experience with Business Central preferred.
• Proficient in the use of financial software systems
• 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

• Proficiency with accounting software, general ledger management, and financial reporting tools, expertise with Excel essential.  Experience with Business Central preferred.
• Meticulous attention to detail, vital to ensuring accuracy in financial data and reporting.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Perform duties and responsibilities promptly and consistently with little direct supervision in planning and organizing his/her work.
• Direct and manage staff members to accomplish tasks in an efficient and timely manner. Develop, train and delegate to staff to accomplish departmental and organization goals.
• Working with the Controller, implement changes in process and procedures to solve problems and address challenges.

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.

Salary : $47 - $59