Assistant Controller

Assistant ControllerWesley Woods Senior Living | Atlanta, GAMake an Impact Through Mission-Driven FinanceWesley Woods Senior Living is seeking an experienced and collaborative Assistant Controller to help lead our accounting operations and support the financial strength of our organization.Reporting to the Controller, this position plays an important role in financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, internal controls, compliance, treasury activities, staff development, and process improvement. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional who can manage multiple priorities, develop team members, and translate financial information into meaningful business insights.If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your accounting leadership experience within a respected, mission-driven senior living organization, we invite you to apply.About Wesley Woods Senior LivingFor more than 70 years, Wesley Woods Senior Living has served older adults throughout Georgia. What began as an outreach ministry of the United Methodist Church has grown into a multi-site senior living organization serving ten communities across eight locations.We provide independent retirement living, affordable housing, and a continuum of care that allows residents to age in place as their needs evolve. Guided by our mission to create communities of connection, well-being, and promise, we are committed to building a world in which older adults are celebrated for the lives they have lived, the wisdom they share, and everything they have yet to teach us.What You’ll DoFinancial Reporting and AccountingAssist with the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.Support the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, account analyses, and general ledger oversight.Analyze financial results and monitor key trends to support organizational decision-making.Help ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and organizational accounting policies.Maintain accurate, complete, and timely financial records.Budgeting, Forecasting, and TreasuryAssist with the development, monitoring, and analysis of annual budgets and financial forecasts.Support cash-management activities, including cash-flow projections and borrowing requirements.Provide financial data and analysis to support operational and strategic planning.Partner with organizational leaders to explain financial results and identify areas requiring attention.Compliance, Internal Controls, and AuditsHelp maintain and strengthen internal controls to protect organizational assets and ensure financial integrity.Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reports, and supporting documentation.Support compliance with applicable tax, regulatory, lender, bond, HUD, and financial-reporting requirements.Coordinate the preparation and submission of required reports to regulatory agencies and financial institutions.Identify and address potential financial or compliance risks.Leadership and Accounting OperationsOversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.Supervise, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team.Assist the Controller with developing and improving accounting policies, procedures, and workflows.Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of accounting operations.Collaborate effectively with department leaders, management, auditors, and external partners.Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.What You’ll BringRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.At least seven years of progressive accounting experience.Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial-planning processes.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Experience using accounting and financial-management systems.Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, and internal controls.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and develop staff.Ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.Preferred QualificationsCertified Public Accountant designation.Accounting experience within healthcare, senior living, nonprofit, or multi-entity organizations.Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.Experience supporting audits and regulatory reporting requirements.Familiarity with treasury, cash-management, bond, lender, or HUD reporting.Key CompetenciesFinancial reporting and general ledger managementBudgeting and forecastingFinancial analysisInternal controls and regulatory complianceAudit preparation and coordinationTreasury and cash managementTeam leadership and staff developmentProcess improvementAccuracy and attention to detailCommunication and collaborationSound judgment and accountabilityPhysical and Other RequirementsAbility to perform responsibilities independently with minimal supervision.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.Ability to work collaboratively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.Join Our TeamAt Wesley Woods Senior Living, your work will support an organization dedicated to helping older adults live with dignity, purpose, and connection. Join a collaborative team where your financial expertise, leadership, and ideas can make a meaningful difference.Apply today to be considered for the Assistant Controller opportunity with Wesley Woods Senior Living.The statements above describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications required.What You’ll BringRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.At least seven years of progressive accounting experience.Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial-planning processes.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Experience using accounting and financial-management systems.Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, and internal controls.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and develop staff.Ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.Preferred QualificationsCertified Public Accountant designation.Accounting experience within healthcare, senior living, nonprofit, or multi-entity organizations.Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.Experience supporting audits and regulatory reporting requirements.Familiarity with treasury, cash-management, bond, lender, or HUD reporting.Key CompetenciesFinancial reporting and general ledger managementBudgeting and forecastingFinancial analysisInternal controls and regulatory complianceAudit preparation and coordinationTreasury and cash managementTeam leadership and staff developmentProcess improvementAccuracy and attention to detailCommunication and collaborationSound judgment and accountabilityPhysical and Other RequirementsAbility to perform responsibilities independently with minimal supervision.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.Ability to work collaboratively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.Join Our TeamAt Wesley Woods Senior Living, your work will support an organization dedicated to helping older adults live with dignity, purpose, and connection. Join a collaborative team where your financial expertise, leadership, and ideas can make a meaningful difference.Apply today to be considered for the Assistant Controller opportunity with Wesley Woods Senior Living.The statements above describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wesley Woods Senior Living Inc