Senior Director Technical Accounting

At Elara Caring we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals providing the Right Care at the Right Time in the Right Place.

Job Description:

At Elara Caring we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know theres no place like home and thats why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their journey of health we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Senior Director Technical Accounting. Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care we need a Senior Director Technical Accounting with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them If so apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring mission

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staffand continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical dental and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off paid holidays family and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance

As a Senior Director Technical Accounting youll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Serves as the companys primary authority on US GAAP; researches and documents complex and emerging accounting issues through formal technical accounting memos and position papers.
• Owns the end-to-end financial statement audit process from planning through issuance; serves as primary management liaison to external auditors.
• Manages accounting and reporting of the companys debt and equity transactions; responsible for debt covenant compliance reporting
• Leads preparation and delivery of GAAP-compliant financial statements to owner and investor stakeholders with audit-readiness and precision.
• Leads the accounting for complex transactions including acquisitions business combinations debt financings and post-acquisition integration; coordinates valuations prepared by external consultants and documents purchase price allocations under ASC 805.
• Manages accounting for a large diverse portfolio of real estate and vehicle leases under ASC 842 including lease classification testing present value calculations right-of-use asset and liability measurement and all required disclosures.
• Manages and develops a team of accountants covering goodwill intangibles project accounting grants and lease accounting; provides ongoing mentoring performance feedback and professional development.
• Maintains and updates the companys accounting policies; ensures policies remain aligned with current US GAAP requirements and evolving business activities.
• Monitors emerging accounting guidance; evaluates impact to the companys financial statements and leads cross-functional implementation of new and updated standards.
• Partners with business legal and operational stakeholders on the accounting analysis of new transactions contracts and business activities including identification of financial reporting implications and relevant internal control considerations.
• Performs ongoing assessments for complex accounting areas including goodwill impairment intangible asset impairment fair value measurements and debt accounting; manages related disclosures.
• Builds and sustains strong cross-functional relationships with the leadership team Finance Operations and IT.

What is Required

• Bachelors degree in Accounting required.
• Masters degree in Accounting preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive management experience in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial reporting to owners investors or shareholders.
• Prior external audit experience preferred.
• Active CPA required.
• Deep expertise in US GAAP with particular strength in ASC 842 (lease accounting) and ASC 805 (business combinations)
• Strong understanding of financial reporting to owner and investor stakeholders including preparation and delivery of complete audited GAAP financial statements

You will report to the VP & Corporate Controller

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Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors including qualifications skills competencies and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.