Director of Finance - Burcham Hills

Salary: $130,000 - $160,000

Burcham Hills is an upscale senior living retirement community located in the backyard of Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. We currently have a vacancy for a Director of Finance to work a Full-Time schedule in our Business Office. In this position the Director of Finance is responsible is for managing the collection and recording of all pertinent financial data and transactions; hiring, training, and management of accounting staff; and assisting with budget preparation and other financial functions and in addition to but not limited to the following duties:

• Manage the forecasting, analysis, and reconciliation of the annual budget process
  • Apply financial models, evaluate forecasted numbers, and obtain explanations and justifications from department heads relating to significant increases and decreases from previous periods.
  • Partner with department heads to scrutinize planning based upon prior activity, occupancy levels, financial models, etc.
  • Conduct cost/benefit analysis for proposed spending.
• Monitor budget expenses and variances throughout the year.
  • Identify and discuss potential enhancements and obstacles in meeting expected numbers.
  • Routinely distribute reports and meet with department heads to discuss financial performance and ensure integrity of data.
  • Reconcile plan variances.

• Prepare and submit routine and specially requested statistical and financial reports and analysis
  • Reconciles all bank accounts to the bank statements, subsidiary journals and to the general ledger.
  • Reconciles all other balance sheet accounts regularly.
  • Prepares all journal entries, supporting schedules, and financial statements and performs analysis prior to distribution.
• Supervise Business Office Staff
  • Ensure policies and procedures relating to cash, accounting, collections, purchasing, budget and payroll are followed to maintain compliance.
  • Reconcile resident accounts and inform management regarding collections.
  • Coordinates year-end activities including audits, audit schedules, cost reports, and tax and informational returns.

If you like to smile, enjoy providing exceptional hospitality, and want to work in a fun and rewarding environment where you are positively affecting the lives of seniors, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, management, business or related field; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Minimum of three years hands-on experience with G/L, A/P, A/R, Payroll, and financial statement preparation and Additional 2 years of accounting experience that includes Medicare processing and rules and regulations. Prior experience in the health care industry and professional certifications are preferred. Prior supervisory experience preferred. Thorough knowledge of general accounting functions. Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend written and oral instructions in English. Proficient in Windows environment, MS Office and other data base programs.

PERKS OUTSIDE OF THE PAYCHECK:

• Eligible for benefits as of the 31^st day of employment if Full Time
• Generous PTO
• 401K
• Senior advocacy
• Rewarding hospitality driven environment
• Growth opportunities
• Diverse culture
• Open door atmosphere
• Option to be paid daily
• Discounted employee meals
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Program to all employees
• Employee recognition programs
• Beautiful, resort-like campus on 38 acres
• Join an exceptional team!

Many roles at Burcham Hills may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employment.

Drug-free workplace.

EEO & E-verify employer.