Assistant Director, Finance

Hebrew SeniorLife

. Manage all operational accounting for assigned entities, including the monthly closing process and balance sheet reconciliations .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeBrookline • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $77,929 - $140,273 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle accounting, financial analysis, and budgeting processes, with a strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards. Capable of leading audits, managing intercompany transactions, and mentoring fiscal staff while ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial operations.

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Full-Cycle AccountingFinancial AnalysisBudget ManagementGAAP KnowledgeIntercompany Transactions

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingBalance Sheet ReconciliationCash Flow AnalysisCost AllocationsJournal Entry ReviewRegulatory FilingsFinancial ModelingAudit CoordinationAccounting PoliciesCapital Asset Accounting

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCustomer ServiceEffective CommunicationTime ManagementMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Financial SystemsAccounting SoftwareSpreadsheet ApplicationsReporting ToolsBudgeting Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in FinanceBachelor's Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Operational AccountingFiscal ManagementCost TransfersDeferred RevenuesInvestment FundsTax Credit FinancingProject DevelopmentCompliance AuditsFinancial StandardsAccounting Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all operational accounting for assigned entities, including the monthly closing process and balance sheet reconciliations
Work with accounting staff and department managers to provide and analyze financial management information
Manage the annual operating and capital budget process
Produce monthly ad-hoc reports to support identification, analysis and re-forecasting of operational trends
Serve as the fiscal department liaison to operating departments, corporate IT and HR departments
Manage general ledger data entry, account reconciliation and reporting
Manage intercompany transactions, cost transfers, allocations, management fees and eliminations
Own full-cycle accounting for complex entity areas, including entrance fees, deferred revenues, restricted and investment funds, bond and tax credit financing, project development and capital asset purchases
Review staff journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
Create monthly financial reports, balance sheet, income statement and cash flow reports with supporting commentary
Prepare cash availability analyses and forecasts and manage short-term cash investments
Coordinate audits, lead financial statement, single and compliance audit preparation, and submit regulatory filings
Support 990 tax filing preparation and monitor debt covenant compliance, reserves and restricted funds
Lead annual operating and capital budgeting, forecasts and multi-year projections
Model rate, payor mix and occupancy changes and support pricing, capital planning and financing decisions
Support consolidated HSL budgets, forecasts, strategic planning and initiatives
Research technical accounting questions and implement new accounting and reporting standards
Maintain accounting policies, close schedules and team procedures
Mentor and train fiscal staff and provide financial training to operating managers
Lead process improvement, standardization and fiscal systems implementation projects
Serve as backup to the Director of Finance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge of functional accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash receipts, cost allocations, capital asset accounting and intercompany transactions
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards, procedures and controls
Strong financial analysis and modeling skills with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to communicate in a clear, professional manner in both verbal and written communications
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Knowledge of financial systems and pertinent software applications
High level of accuracy, productivity and self direction with effective time management skills
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting from a fully accredited college required
5+ years progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle close ownership across multiple entities
Demonstrated theoretical and practical knowledge of accounting concepts, practices and procedures
Demonstrated competence in pertinent computer applications and systems
Ability to communicate effectively with accounting and non-accounting staff and outside business entities