Staff Accountant, Compliance

WELLTOWER – REIMAGINE REAL ESTATE WITH US 

At Welltower, we’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate. As a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, we create vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday. 

We’re looking for bold, independent thinkers who thrive on challenge, embrace complexity, and are driven to deliver long-term value. Every team member is empowered to think like an owner, innovate fearlessly, and lead from where they stand. If you're passionate about outcomes and inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure, we want you on our best-in-class team.  

SUMMARY

The Staff, Compliance plays a crucial role in supporting the organization’s SOX compliance efforts. This role will be responsible for conducting reviews of financial SOX controls completed by our operating partners and accounting teams, ensuring audit readiness and facilitating effective communication between control owners and the audit teams. This role will work closely with various stakeholders to uphold and maintain compliance standards, educate our operating partners on best practices for documenting SOX and other audit requirements, and provide actionable feedback to improve documentation and processes prior to being formally audited. This position will regularly work directly with various operating partners and functional accounting teams, internal audit, and our external auditors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• For selected processes and controls at in scope operators or within certain corporate processes, conduct financial and operational reviews to validate that controls would be deemed effective by auditors. Identify areas for improvement and work with teams to implement corrective actions as needed.
• Perform analytical review of operational and financial data and be able to interpret management explanations against expected results.
• Assist in the preparation and completion of documentation of controls if necessary, including Information Produced by Entity (IPE) documentation requirements.
• Validate feedback provided to control owners has been implemented satisfactorily and on a timely basis.
• Serve as a liaison between control owners and auditors, facilitating clear, efficient and effective communication in both directions.
• Support manager in coordination with internal and external audit teams to address questions, provide documentation and resolve issues promptly.
• Participate in the planning, design, implementation and review of new processes and controls as the organizations’ financial processes evolve or new operators are onboarded. Ensure control framework is scalable and efficient as the organization grows.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations on control compliance for management.
• Be a self-starter that can work independently with little supervision, yet also be highly effective in a team environment.
• Effectively resolve conflicts in a professional manner when differences of opinion arise.
• Have a professional demeanor with auditee, peers, and superiors.
• Contribute/develop ideas to identify potential project or process improvement opportunities.
• Develop relationships with people at all levels within the organization.
• Other responsibilities as required by supervisor.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COMPETENCIES

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software systems
• Interpersonal communication
• Strong written communication skills
• Analytical
• A positive and professional attitude
• Strong attention to detail

TRAVEL

Travel is expected to be minimal. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Experience: Work experience can range from one to three years. Prior work experience in public accounting or internal audit is preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Professional certification (CPA, CMA, CIA) preferred or strong desire to pursue.
• Experience with Yardi, OneStream, Blackline or other audit compliance software and tools a plus.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position.  

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus 
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount 
• Employer-matching 401(k) Program + Profit Sharing Program 
• Student Debt Program – we’ll contribute up to $10,000 towards your student loans! 
• Tuition Assistance Program 
• Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options 
• Professional Growth 
• And much more!  https://welltower.com/newsroom/careers/ 

ABOUT WELLTOWER

Welltower® Inc. (NYSE: WELL) an S&P 500 company, is the world's preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500+ Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care. 

Our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro-markets with stunning built environments. Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture. 

Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet