Accounting Manager
Waukesha, WI - USA
Job Summary
The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the accounting function for a growing multi-entity senior living organization. This role oversees month-end close financial reporting accounts payable audits internal controls tax compliance and accounting operations across multiple legal entities. The Accounting Manager will develop and mentor a team of accounting professionals while ensuring accurate timely and compliant financial reporting.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical accounting expertise significant experience managing multi-entity accounting environments and a proven track record in consolidations intercompany eliminations and complex tax reporting structures.
Consolidations & Multi-Entity Accounting
- Oversee accounting activities for multiple legal entities including operating management and holding companies
- Prepare and review monthly consolidated financial statements.
- Oversee intercompany accounting reconciliations and elimination entries.
- Ensure accurate reporting of ownership structures related-party transactions and entity-level financial performance.
Tax Compliance
- Coordinate annual tax filings with external tax advisors and auditors
- Manage the preparation of information required for federal state and local tax filings.
- Ensure compliance with federal state and local tax requirements
- Assist with tax planning initiatives and entity structure considerations when applicable.
Financial Close & Reporting
- Lead and manage the monthly quarterly and annual financial close process across multiple operating entities.
- Review journal entries account reconciliations and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Analyze financial results and identify opportunities to improve reporting quality and efficiency
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead coach and develop accounting staff fostering a culture of accountability continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities.
- Drive process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and scalability of the accounting function.
- Audit & Internal Controls
- Coordinate annual financial statement audits and serve as primary contact for external auditors.
- Ensure timely preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls to support accurate financial reporting and protection of company assets.
- Identify process and control improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
- Monitor compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.
Accounts Payable Oversight
- Oversee accounts payable operations to ensure timely and accurate invoice processing and vendor payments.
- Monitor compliance with approval workflows and company policies.
- Drive process improvements that increase efficiency and scalability.
Education
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field required.
- CPA Required.
Experience
- 7 years of progressive accounting experience.
- 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
- Comprehensive understanding of multi-entity tax reporting and compliance.
- Advanced knowledge of consolidations intercompany transactions and complex organizational structures.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
Success Factors
The successful candidate will:
Build a highly engaged and scalable accounting team.
Deliver an accurate and efficient month-end close process.
Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness.
Effectively manage complex multi-entity accounting structures.
Ensure timely and compliant tax reporting across all entities.
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence within the accounting function.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
Capri Communities is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status.
HIPAA PRIVACY AND SECURITY
Capri Communities complies with privacy and security policies and procedures including but not limited to: safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times; requesting accessing using and disclosing the minimum necessary PHI to complete assigned tasks; and reporting any non-compliance.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
262-798-1224 – Find your community and Enjoy Life at Capri Communities independent and assisted senior living, 55+ active aging and retirement communities in southeast Wisconsin, Milwaukee