Assistant Controller

Legend Senior Living operates nearly 70 residences across the United States offering a variety of care/residential options for seniors. With the growth of the company comes opportunity to add new skills and talents to the organization. We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support the accounting and financial operations of the company including reporting, budgeting, planning, and other accounting and financial matters. This position is located in our offices in Wichita, Kansas and is not open to remote work.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Coordinates the company's accounting, reporting planning and budgeting activities
Provides financial analysis with an emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
Coordinates the preparation of periodic financial statements, activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets
Ensures that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or other prescribed financial reporting standards
Reviews financial details from past, present, and forecasted operations; identifies opportunities and improvements that can be made
Coordinates with management regarding short- and long-term accounting objectives and policies
Advises business units on and assists with implementation of accounting and budgeting policies
Collaborates with external auditors to provide information needed for the annual and periodic audits
Maintains knowledge of organizational procedures, federal and state regulations, and accounting standards
Improve processes and document accounting department procedures
Provide support for internal audit with publicly traded capital partner
Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent and highly accurate math and accounting skills
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, and specialized accounting software used by the organization

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration required; Master's degree preferred
Five years or more of related experience required
Audit experience with public companies
CPA designation

To learn more about pay and benefits, apply today.

Legend Senior Living is a drug free workplace and drug screening will be conducted at the company's discretion.