Director of Accounting

The Director of Accounting leads the accounting function and is responsible for accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance across the organization. This role serves as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team by providing financial insights and recommendations to improve financial performance. The Director oversees the accounting team, month-end and year-end close, audit coordination, and financial process improvement.

 Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, reconciliations, financial reporting, and close processes.
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of accounting records and reporting.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate external audits and provide supporting schedules, documentation, and follow-up.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and other financial planning activities.
• Review journal entries, balance sheet schedules, and account reconciliations.
• Monitor compliance with applicable accounting standards, laws, and regulations.
• Partner with leadership on financial analysis, special projects, and process improvements.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting and reporting issues.
• Coach, teach and mentor. 
• Support LHMSH culture by promoting “Friendly, Positive, and Focused on Excellence”.
• Protect the legal, financial, and moral well-being of Larry H. Miller Senior Health
• All other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Professional development opportunities.

Schedule

• Full-time
• M-F (occasional after hours work)
• In-office

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• Seven to ten years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership experience; public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in the health care industry and multi-entity accounting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with month-end close and external audits preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to walk, sit, stand, bend, reach, talk hear, kneel, crouch, stretch, twist, lift, and move about.
• Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to carefully consider all information and make impacting decisions on a regular basis.
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
• Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• Ability  to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 

 LHM Senior Health (LHMSH) is committed to supporting high-quality senior health care services through strong operational, clinical, and financial leadership. LHMSH provides senior health solutions through short-term stay facilities, long-term care facilities, assisted living residences, staffing solutions, and home health and hospice agencies. Our team works collaboratively to promote accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement across the organization.