Summary of Responsibilities: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the senior executive responsible for managing the financial actions of a senior living organization and a property management firm based in Lincoln. This position will collaborate with the ownership and operational leaders, as needed, to manage the company’s financial operations, forecasting, financial analysis, strategic planning and budgeting process. The Chief Financial Officer will deliver high quality services in a manner consistent with the mission and values of the organization and complies with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field required. Master’s degree orCPA preferred.
• Experience in Senior Living industry or healthcare strongly preferred.
• Minimum of ten years of supervisory experience in business/finance setting required.
• Experience in analyzing statistics, preparing budgets, policy development and planning required.
• Proficiency in financial/accounting software, word processing and Excel (spreadsheets) required.
• Experience with systems, identifying efficiency and evidence of “tech savvy” aptitude.
• Solid GAAP and financial reporting skills required.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills needed.
• High degree of interpersonal relations skills and capable of relating to a variety of people andpersonalities. Considerable initiative, judgment and leadership skills needed.
• Strong organizational and time management skills needed. Self-motivation required.
• Able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the position.
• Able to think, act and intervene independently in both routine and emergency situations.
• Able to lift a maximum of 25 pounds and be able to stand, carry, stoop, walk, bend, crawl, reach,kneel, push, pull and twist using good body mechanics in completion of tasks.Zelle is an Equal Opportunity Employer#ZelleS

• Manages and oversee the daily operations of the accounting function including month-end and year-end processes, accounts payables, accounts receivables, cash flow, general ledger, cash forecasting and variance analysis, ACH and debt activity.
• Manages the forecasting, analysis and reconciliation for all organizations for the annual budgeting process.
• Applies financial models, evaluates forecasted numbers, and obtains explanation and justificationsfrom operations leaders relating to significant increases and decreases from previous periods.
• Conducts cost/benefit analysis for proposed spending.
• Monitors budget expenses throughout the year. Monthly distributes reports and meets with SeniorLeaders to discuss financial performance and ensure integrity of data. Reconciles plan variances.Alerts ownership regarding anticipated difficulties in meeting NOI targets.
• Ensures policies and procedures relating to cash, accounting, collections, purchasing, budget andpayroll are followed as a part of the GAAP. Ensures all checks and balances are in place toeliminate any fraud and to ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financialfunctions. This includes tax planning and compliance with local, state and federal tax regulations.
• Leads annual strategic planning to develop and implement the financial strategy. This includeslong-term financial planning and forecasting, risk management and investment strategies.
• Responsible for the oversight of the property/casualty and worker’s compensation insuranceprograms for the companies.
• Oversight of the MRI Accounting program.