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Accounting Director

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60611, USA
Listing for: South Port Square
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-28
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounting & Finance, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Compliance
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounting & Finance, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Compliance
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Accounting Director

The Accounting Director is responsible for serving as the onsite financial steward for a senior living community within a hybrid Target Operating Model (TOM). This role provides day-to-day execution, resident and department head support, and real-time financial insight, while partnering closely with centralized Centers of Excellence (COEs) and the Regional Finance Partner to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of an Accounting Director:

  • Serve as the primary onsite owner for accounting, billing, and financial matters impacting residents, vendors, and department leaders.
  • Act as the primary point of coordination between the community, COEs, and Regional Finance to ensure timely issue resolution
  • Maintain operational continuity by owning follow-through on issues, even when execution is performed by centralized teams.
  • Collaborate with Marketing & Sales to answer prospective residents' financial questions and gather financial qualification information. May participate in aspects of the closing process to ensure smooth financial onboarding.
  • Collaborate with Revenue Cycle Management COE on billing or account issues that may impact resident satisfaction and coordinate resolution with COEs.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 6 - 8 years of accounting, finance, reporting, or audit experience.
  • Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, accruals, financial statements, and reconciliations.
  • Strong Excel skills and experience working across multiple financial systems.

Benefits:

  • Health, dental and vision insurance - begin the 1st of the month after your start date!
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus potential
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement

Many roles in the community 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.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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