SR Financial Analyst

BASIC FUNCTION

The Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for collaboratively developing, implementing, and delivering the financial planning and analytics for Oakwood Village to ensure awareness of the financial position and the respective opportunities and risks. This encompasses supporting processes, systems, modeling, reporting, and communications. This position also works with department managers as a consultant in driving understanding and delivering financial goals and objectives; is responsible for preparation of the annual budget, encompassing the Statement of Operations, Statement of Financial Position, and Statement of Cash Flows; produces monthly variance analysis in collaboration with the Accounting Team; benchmarks data for opportunities and growth; prepares SEC budget filings; and prepares and delivers related presentations to senior management.

This position is accountable to the Controller.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fully embrace a culture of hospitality and teamwork by living the Oakwood Core Values:
  • Compassion: We care deeply about the people we serve and the people we work with on a daily basis. We work together to help one another.
  • Faith: We have a commitment to remain true to the vision and mission of Oakwood.
  • Inclusion: We include everyone. We welcome opinions and strive to consider different perspectives to create fair, welcoming, and accessible experiences for all.
  • Integrity: We work to be transparent and fair. We act with honor and respect for our residents, their families, and our co-workers.
  • Dedication: We care about the people we serve and work with on a daily basis. We are dedicated to providing superior service to one another and our community.
• Deliver the annual operating and capital budget. Plan, facilitate, and develop the budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization through business partner collaboration. Establish operational department budgets in alignment with organizational strategies. Prepare the Statement of Operations, Statement of Financial Position, and Statement of Cash Flows with associated analysis telling the story of the financial picture.
• Further the financial analytics. Provide financial perspectives, insights, and actionable options for Oakwood decision makers. Analyze current performance, identify and interpret trends and opportunities, and review results with respective business partners.
• Collaborate on initiatives. Partner with the CFO and management team on the development and reporting of key performance indicator, financial, and statistical information; and model future programs/services. These may include financial planning for initiatives, financial performance evaluation of care communities, occupancy mix impact, rate vs volume vs mix impact, etc.
• Lead the development and analysis of pricing policies for programs and services.
• Partner with the Controller on delivery of financial results and financial planning.
• Facilitate and/or participate on cross-functional teams to evaluate and implement operational improvements and/or business growth opportunities. Prepare needed operational analyses to assist in the decision-making process, including cost-benefit, lease vs buy, etc.; utilizing NPV, IRR, payback, and break-even measures.
• Maintain continuous improvement mindset; assessing future needs and applying and integrating technology to enhance the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of systems and processes.
• Guide management and staff on fiscal control and profitability.
• Position the organization to minimize risk through reviewing and managing contracts; maintaining current active contract roster; proactively evaluate opportunities for cost reduction.
• Partner with Treasury function to maximize investment return and limit risk on cash by minimizing cash balances and making investments.
• Embrace a servant approach. Utilize strong customer service skills when engaging with constituents, including managers, board members, residents, and other stakeholders; presenting Oakwood’s mission, vision, and values in all aspects of responsibility.
• Provide informal leadership for members of the Finance department with emphasis on the empowerment of staff to be creative, to offer input into the decision-making process, and to develop as an accountable member of the Oakwood team. Provide input on staff selection, orientation, evaluation, and growth.
• Perform other duties, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Intellectual curiosity; proactive approach to responsibilities to uphold completeness, accuracy and timeliness in support of sound decision making and accurate financial statements
• Embrace continuous improvement; engage staff and business partners in the journey
• Creative, curious, detail-oriented problem solver with the ability to take a step back and view the big picture
• Committed to supporting residents and business partners
• Set priorities, meet deadlines
• Communicate professionally
• Handle confidential information
• Exercise independent judgment, make recommendations for progress, and make sound decisions
• Understand, support, and follow organizational policies and procedures

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND/OR TRAINING

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, required; MBA preferred
• Minimum ten years accounting and management experience required. Healthcare or long-term care accounting experience, a plus
• Advanced Excel skills - vlookup, pivot tables, charts, data sourcing/PowerPivot; SQL experience reporting tools, a plus
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite or similar accounting software