Director of Finance/ Assistant Administrator

Jackson County Medical Care Facility is a 194-bed, Eden Alternative-certified home where residents, family members, and Care Partners are actively involved in their care decisions and lifestyle choices, creating a supportive home environment. JCMCF was recognized as one of the top 400 nursing homes in the United States in Newsweek's Best Nursing Homes rankings for 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024, ranking in the top 10 each year! Most recently, JCMCF has been recognized as a Bronze Quality Award winner by the American Health Care Association (AHCA)!

We are currently looking for a motivated and experienced leader to join our leadeship team as the Finance Director / Assistant Administrator .

This dual role requires a licensed Nursing Home Administrator in the State of Michigan . The successful candidate will provide strategic financial leadership , oversee payroll , accurately account for all banking transactions, with regular preparation and reconciliation of bank statements, as well as support daily facility operations as a licensed Assistant Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and monitoring of annual operating and capital budgets.

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll administration for 300+ employees, including compliance with wage rules, attendance integration, and adjustments.

• Provide accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis for the Administrator and Board of Directors.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local financial regulations, as well as Medicaid cost-reporting requirements.

• Collaborate with department leaders to align financial performance with quality resident outcomes.

• Support survey readiness, compliance initiatives, and culture-building efforts.

• Serve as licensed Assistant Administrator, authorized to act as Administrator in the CEO’s absence.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Life Insurance effective Day 1!

• Defined Benefit Pension plan after 8 years of service (Over a $150,000 value over a lifetime).

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000 a year for approved courses after 6 months of service.

• Paid Time Off (based on full-time status, part-time receives 50%).

• Insurance products (available for full and part-time Care Partners):

  • Medical Insurance: ASR using the HAP PPO network

  • Dental Insurance: Ameritas

  • Vision: Ameritas through VSP

  • $30,000 Life Insurance policy through SunLife (no cost to Care Partner)

  • Short-Term Disability after 1 year through SunLife (no cost to Care Partner)

  • Supplemental Insurance options through Colonial Life Insurance

• Additional Retirement Savings Program

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in Michigan (required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Health Administration, or related field required (Master’s degree, CPA, or advanced healthcare certification preferred).

• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in finance or healthcare administration.

• Proven experience managing payroll systems and ensuring wage compliance.

• Strong knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement, healthcare compliance, and financial reporting.

• Desire to continue to build skillset and grow beyond current capabilities.

• Experience working in a long-term care setting required.