Sonida Senior Living · 3 weeks ago
Operational Finance Manager
DFW Metroplex
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expSonida Senior Living is one of the nation’s leading operators of independent living, assisted living and memory care communities for senior adults. The Operational Finance Manager is responsible for co-designing and delivering financial training programs that enhance operational and financial acumen across the organization’s multi-state communities. This role promotes financial accountability and operational excellence while supporting new leader onboarding and community transitions.
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Responsibilities
Co-develop and deliver training programs on financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and expense control for Executive Directors, Department Heads, and Regional Leaders
Create learning materials, toolkits, and e-learning modules that simplify complex financial concepts for non-financial leaders
Facilitate workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions focused on P&L analysis, labor management, and revenue optimization
Customize Training approaches based on operational performance data and community specific financial challenges
Conduct post-training evaluations to measure knowledge retention and application in the field
Partner with learning and development to design blended learning programs that include classroom, virtual, and field-based components
Partner with Operations and Finance teams to identify knowledge gaps and training needs across communities and regions
Provide hands-on coaching during community visits to reinforce financial best practices and improve performance metrics
Assist with onboarding of new Executive Directors and Regional Directors, focusing on financial literacy and operational reporting
Support rollout of financial systems, dashboards, and tools (e.g., SmartLinx, Power BI, Yardi, or similar platforms)
Collaborate with regional and corporate teams to create community level financial action plans that address underperformance and drive accountability
Support communities during acquisitions or leadership transitions to train and ensure consistent understanding of financial systems and expectations
Liaise with finance team to analyze community and regional financial results to identify trends, training needs, and opportunities for operational improvement
Collaborate with Finance and HR teams to drive labor efficiency initiatives, overtime reduction, and expense management
Support the implementation of standard operating procedures for financial and operational accountability
Work with operations leadership to monitor the impact of training on key financial metrics such as NOI, labor cost ratios, and overtime
Provide targeted retraining based on recurring performance trends or audit findings
Partner with Finance, HR, and Operations leadership to align training content with business objectives and strategic goals
Collaborate with the Learning & Development team to integrate financial modules into broader leadership and onboarding programs
Collaborate with relevant departments to connect financial outcomes with process improvements and community performance initiatives
Provide regular feedback to finance and operations leaders on training effectiveness and recommend curriculum adjustments as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required
7+ years of progressive experience in multi-unit senior living, healthcare, or hospitality operations, with strong financial management responsibility
3+ years of experience in training, facilitation, or operational leadership
Proven ability to translate financial concepts into practical, actionable learning for operational leaders
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management
Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting systems
Willingness to travel 40–60% across multiple states
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience with SmartLinx, Yardi, or comparable systems
Experience using data visualization tools such as power BI to track and communicate financial performance
Demonstrated success in improving financial performance or operational efficiency through training and coaching initiatives
Company
Sonida Senior Living
Sonida Senior Living offers senior housing and services, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.08BKey Investors
Conversant Capital
2026-01-05Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2024-08-15Post Ipo Equity· $84.52M
2023-06-29Post Ipo Equity· $13.5M
Leadership Team
Kevin Detz
Chief Financial Officer
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