Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future of senior living and care. Set on thirty-two beautiful acres, StoneRidge is located just two miles from the riverfront and less than three miles from downtown Mystic, CT. When you work at StoneRidge, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company—one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you.

Looking ahead, we're excited to expand our community with new living spaces, along with enhanced dining and wellness programs that will enrich the lives of those we serve and create even more opportunities for our team. As we grow, so do the possibilities for professional development and career advancement. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take the next step, there's never been a better time to join our team!

The Accounting Manager is responsible for serving as the onsite financial steward for a senior living community within a hybrid Target Operating Model (TOM). This role provides day-to-day execution, resident and department head support, and real-time financial insight, while partnering closely with centralized Centers of Excellence (COEs) and the Regional Finance Partner to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Onsite accountability and escalation ownership
  • Serve as the primary onsite owner for accounting, billing, and financial matters impacting residents, vendors, and department leaders.
  • Act as the primary point of coordination between the community, COEs, and Regional Finance to ensure timely issue resolution.
• Resident and family financial support
  • Collaborate with Marketing & Sales to answer prospective resident's financial questions and gather financial qualification information. May participate in aspects of the closing process to ensure smooth financial onboarding.
  • Serve as the primary contact for residents and families regarding billing and financial inquiries.
  • Research, explain, and resolve resident billing questions, including ancillary charges.
  • Collaborate with Revenue Cycle Management COE on billing or account issues that may impact resident satisfaction and coordinate resolution with COEs.
• Department head and Executive Director support
  • In collaboration with Regional Finance, support the Executive Director with financial communications, insights, and onsite financial leadership.
  • Review detailed financial results with department heads, helping them understand variances, spend drivers, and operational impacts.
  • Provide guidance to department leaders on coding, accrual identification, and spenddown questions.
• Accounts Payable
  • Manage onsite vendor relationships and respond to vendor questions requiring local context.
  • Handle physical invoices, including receipt, scanning, and routing to the centralized AP inbox.
  • Coordinate AP accruals with department heads and COEs to ensure accurate period reporting.
• Systems and data maintenance
  • Maintain accurate resident financial records and census data in systems such as PCC and C3LinC.
  • Support system data maintenance, resident financial record changes, and census updates.
• Partnership and strategic alignment
  • Partner closely with the Regional Finance Partner to align community performance and additional resources needed to ensure operational success.
  • Provide local insight, operational context, and issue identification to support forecasting, performance reviews, and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 6 - 8 years of accounting, finance, reporting, or audit experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, accruals, financial statements, and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working across multiple financial systems.
• Preferred qualifications
  • CPA
  • Experience in senior living or healthcare
  • Familiarity with systems such as PoinntClic Care and AP Platforms

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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