Senior Accountant

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.

The Senior Accountant – Owner Reporting ensures the accuracy, transparency and timeliness of owner-related financial reporting while serving as a key liaison between accounting and ownership groups. This role supports financial statement preparation, cash management and reporting while mentoring junior team members and driving process improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:

• Perform general accounting activities, including the reconciliation and review of ledger accounts and financial statements, such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements and capital expenditure schedules
• Train and review work prepared by offshore personnel, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Review, analyze and report accounting transactions and ensure owner-related accounting ledgers are complete, accurate and compliant with accepted accounting policies and principles
• Perform regular analyses of the cash needs of owner portfolios to ensure adequate working capital is readily available
• Maintains direct working relationships with owners by serving as their main point of contact for financial inquiries and reports, including ad hoc reporting and special analysis requests
• Partners with other functional groups, including all other accounting areas, asset management, financial systems and treasury, to address owner inquiries and provide financial support including forecasting, budgeting and analyzing variations from budget
• Leads the team in transforming data into accurate and complete financial reports, resolving escalations, addressing quality control issues, and implementing any necessary process improvements
• Prepare corporate audit schedules for assigned areas and ensure the timely resolution of auditor questions/requests
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met
• Perform other duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong understanding of ownership structures, including partnerships, joint ventures, and REITs
• Strong understanding of financial statements, including balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements and capital expenditure schedules
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of financial reports
• Proficiency in transforming raw financial data into meaningful reports and dashboards that effectively translate technical accounting/financial concepts to non-technical audiences when needed
• Experience in identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements for more effective owner reporting
• Highly skilled in building strong relationships with ownership groups and cross-functional teams
   

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Information Systems or Data Analytics related, is required; CPA / CPA candidate is preferred
• Minimum of four (4) years of reporting related experience, either in a financial reporting or FP&A role
• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is required
• Strong understanding of financial reporting requirements for ownership structures and entities is preferred
• Significant experience working with large datasets and expert knowledge of various data analysis software packages and tools (e.g., MS-Excel, SAS, Peoplesoft ERP) is required
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program

• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay

• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift

• Tuition Reimbursement

• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.

• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.