Full-time Senior Accountant

Job Description

Turn Financial Insight Into Business Impact\n

Are you a seasoned accounting professional who looks beyond the numbers to identify opportunities, strengthen financial performance, and improve business processes? The Goodman Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to bring financial expertise, analytical insight, and innovative thinking to our corporate accounting team.

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This is an opportunity to take ownership of financial reporting for assigned properties and projects, partner directly with operational leaders, mentor accounting professionals, and lead initiatives that improve accuracy, efficiency, and financial decision-making. We're especially interested in candidates with senior-level experience in senior living, healthcare, real estate, or property management, including a strong background in property acquisitions and dispositions and using AI technology to automate processes and streamline workflows.

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The Goodman Group is a privately held organization managing senior living and healthcare communities, residential communities, and commercial properties. Our work supports thousands of residents and employees across multiple markets, creating an environment where financial expertise directly supports operational success.

What You'll Do\n

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  Own Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate, timely monthly and semi-annual financial statements, supporting schedules, footnotes, and required reporting for assigned properties and projects.

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  Drive Financial Insight: Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances, and proactively communicate risks, opportunities, and recommendations to the Controller and operational leadership.

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  Partner With Operations: Serve as the primary accounting contact for assigned properties, collaborating with operations leaders and field accounting teams to improve financial performance and resolve issues.

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  Lead Budgets and Forecasts: Coordinate budgeting activities, evaluate financial trends, and develop reasonable, data-informed projections in partnership with operations and the Controller.

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  Strengthen Financial Controls: Oversee key financial reviews, including accounts receivable, bad debt allowances, accounts payable coding, payroll trends, and general ledger accuracy.

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  Support Compliance and Reporting: Maintain lender and debt compliance requirements, including applicable bond or HUD reporting, and prepare financial information for owners, lenders, and regulatory agencies.

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  Support Acquisitions and Dispositions: Apply accounting expertise to property transactions and related financial reporting, documentation, and analysis.

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  Leverage Technology and AI: Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes, streamline workflows, improve data accuracy, and increase reporting efficiency through AI and other technology.

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  Mentor and Lead: Guide staff accountants through monthly financial reviews, answer technical questions, and lead departmental projects and process improvements.

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What You Bring\n

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  Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent relevant experience; CPA preferred.

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  Seven or more years of progressive financial accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting and financial statement preparation.

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  Senior-level experience in senior living, healthcare, real estate, property management, or a related management company environment.

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  Strong experience with property acquisitions and dispositions.

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  Demonstrated ability to use AI tools and technology to automate processes, improve workflows, and increase efficiency.

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  Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.

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  Proficiency with general ledger and accounting systems, ERP platforms, Microsoft Excel, and other standard business applications.

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  Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across accounting and operational teams, work independently, and manage competing priorities.

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Additional Experience That Will Set You Apart\n

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

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  Healthcare reimbursement, including Medicare and Medicaid, and related cost reports.

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  Debt compliance, bonds, HUD loans, and reserve-for-replacement or escrow analysis.

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  Payroll systems, including ADP, and fixed asset accounting and tax capitalization rules.

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  Financial modeling, analytics, and trend reporting.

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  Partnership or S-Corporation tax returns, general tax concepts, and unclaimed property filings.

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  CPA certification or public accounting experience.

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Work Location and Flexibility\n

This is a full-time position based at The Goodman Group's corporate home office in Chaska, Minnesota . After 90 days of employment, employees may be eligible for a hybrid schedule with manager approval, typically working 1–2 days remotely and 3–4 days in the office each week.

Why Join The Goodman Group?\n

At The Goodman Group, your work extends beyond financial statements. You'll help leaders understand business performance, support responsible financial management across a diverse portfolio, develop accounting talent, and implement smarter ways of working.

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If you're a proactive accounting professional who combines technical expertise with business insight and a passion for continuous improvement, we invite you to bring your experience to The Goodman Group.