Rockwood Retirement Communities is seeking a data-driven, strategic Controller to lead our day-to-day financial operations and build the scalable accounting infrastructure needed to support our next phase of growth. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will own the month-end close, optimize our internal controls, and transform raw financial metrics into actionable insights for our leadership team. The Controller is the leader of the of the Accounting Department and oversees the daily responsibilities of the team. This leadership role is responsible for consolidated financial reporting, internal controls, accounting policy, and financial stewardship. The Controller partners with executives, lenders, auditors, and operations leadership to ensure organizational financial integrity. The position requires a high level of independent judgment, initiative and problem-solving skills.
Pay Range: $145—$175k per year
Responsibilities
- Leads the Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable functions. Assures functions are carried out accurately and efficiently.
- Supervises accounting team members to review their job performance and provides; support, feedback, guidance and instruction as needed.
- Collaborates with Human Resources and third parties for benefits and payroll questions
- Oversee cash‑management strategy, banking relationships, and liquidity forecasting
- Prepares multiple financial statements within established timelines.
- Assists with the preparation of annual budgets as assigned by CFO.
- Participates in the budget cycle kickoff with managers and obtains all necessary information as necessary.
- Coordinates cost reporting process for Medicaid and Medicare.
- Assists finance department in the coordinating and managing the information flow to and from third parties (i.e. sellers, buyers, owners, bankers, etc.).
- Provides information to executive leadership by assembling and summarizing data, preparing reports; making presentations of findings, analyses and recommendations.
- Serves as primary liaison for external audit, surveyors, and tax preparers.
- Assists in preparation and oversight of financial modeling and forecasting.
- Assists communities and entities with financial related questions.
- Communicates and participates in campus wide initiatives and goals.
- Attend/complete all required training and in-services.
- Upholds the Five Keys of Quality Service at Rockwood in all interactions with staff and residents.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Skills and Experience: to perform this job successfully, an individual must have:
- Bachelor’s degree with concentration in Finance or Accounting.
- CPA designation is preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience supervision of accounting and/or finance personnel.
- Third party billing knowledge preferred (Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care).
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software particularly in Excel.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains/Dynamics and/or Sage Intaact, is a plus
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage complex tasks and issues concurrently
- Demonstrate flexibility and positive client-service attitude
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
All employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours a week, and have completed our waiting period of employment are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision & TruHear Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave and Vacation – available after 90-days of service
- 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Personal Holidays per calendar year after 90-days of service
- Holiday pay
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 403(b) with match and no waiting period to begin deferrals
- Group Life Insurance & AD&D
- Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
- Critical Illness
- Critical Accident
- Identity Theft Protection Assistance
- Pet Insurance
- Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave, Pet Bereavement, Personal Leave, Family Leave, and Military Leave
Additional perks include:
- Free soup and discounted meal prices
- Food Pantry, Free/Discreet
- Employee Financial Assistance Fund (Rockwood Residents’ Foundation Benefits)
- Continuing Education Scholarships (Rockwood Residents’ Foundation Benefits)
- Job Shadowing opportunities
- Employee Bus Pass Program – Deep discount
- Free Fitness Center access for employees and a guest on campus
- Employee Health and Wellness Program [participation results in discounted monthly insurance premiums]
- Payroll deductions for coffee and meals at our restaurants
- Ability to purchase discounted Premiere Movie Passes
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Years of Service Celebrations and Awards
- Referral Programs
- Free Flu Shot
- Free Hepatitis B Vaccine
- Free parking
- Open Door Philosophy
- Encourage and support promotions from within
- On demand pay accessible as soon as you earn it through hours worked
Environment: Fair, fun, kind, caring, safe, diverse, family-like atmosphere, collaborative
