Senior Accountant​/Financial Analyst

Description

Location: 3100 Shore Drive Virginia Beach, VA
Reports to: Director of Finance
FLSA: Exempt (Salaried)
Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5 PM

About Us

Founded in 1982,
Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a not-for-profit, faith-based Life Plan Community. Located along the southern shore of Chesapeake Bay, our scenic, resort-style campus is home to a vibrant community of residents and staff who share a passion for service, joy, and well-being.

Our mission?
Enriching lives through the power of purpose, belonging, and wellness.

We live our values every day:

• Respect for every person
• Passion for what we do
• Professionalism in all we do

Apply today and help us bring wellness, joy, and energy to the heart of our community!

The Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst performs advanced accounting and financial analysis activities across the organization. This role independently manages complex accounting tasks, supports month-end close and audit activities, and leads financial planning and analysis (FP&A) efforts including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic modeling. The position serves as a key business partner to operational leaders by translating financial data into clear insights that support sound decision-making, operational efficiency, and long-term planning.

• Prepare, review, and post monthly journal entries and ensure accurate integration of subsidiary systems into the general ledger.
• Support and coordinate month-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain general ledger integrity, including reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and management reports.
• Prepare lead schedules and support documentation for the annual audit.
• Analyze accounts receivable, census, and revenue trends.

• Lead financial modeling, forecasting, and long-range planning activities.
• Develop and maintain integrated three-statement financial models (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate the financial impact of operational changes, inflation, or market conditions.
• Support annual budgeting by collaborating with department leaders to align financial plans with organizational goals.
• Manage rolling forecasts and provide timely insight into year-end projections.
• Analyze actual-to-budget variances, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.

• Develop and maintain dashboards and management reporting tools.
• Prepare executive-level financial summaries and presentations.
• Act as a financial business partner to departments such as Marketing, Sales, and Operations.

• Identify and recommend improvements to accounting and financial processes.
• Support internal controls and compliance with GAAP and organizational policies.
• Leverage automation and emerging tools, including AI-enabled solutions, to improve efficiency and data quality.

• Participate in special departmental or organization-wide projects as assigned.
• Complete all required compliance and training activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to independently resolve discrepancies.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational, planning, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet firm deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset.
• Business acumen with the ability to connect financial results to operations, strategy, and resident experience.
• Adaptability and change agility in response to evolving priorities, systems, and organizational needs.
• Strong process discipline with attention to accuracy, documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Technology and data fluency, including comfort with financial systems, reporting tools, and emerging technologies.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and influence outcomes without relying on authority.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.