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The Forum lists this Senior Financial Reporting Analyst opportunity in des moines, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lead Analyst, Reporting
The Lead Analyst, Reporting is responsible for owning key reporting and compliance deliverables end to end, ensuring financial reporting outputs are accurate, consistent, and delivered on established timelines. This role leads preparation of complex schedules (including covenant reporting packages and board/owner reporting), performs analytical reviews and data validation, and drives standardization and continuous improvement in partnership with BI and upstream data owners.
This role performs work under minimal supervision and handles complex issues and problems, referring only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you'll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You'll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of seniors.
What You'll Do:
Own assigned monthly CAM reporting deliverables, including data validation, variance investigation, and stakeholder follow ups
Prepare board/owner packet schedules and respond to non standard board/owner reporting requirements with strong documentation and controls
Prepare and submit assigned regulatory and industry reports, ensuring compliance with defined formats, deadlines, and supporting documentation
Prepare medical expense deduction datasets and insurance claim reporting packages; ensure completeness, consistency, and traceability to source systems
Prepare debt covenant calculations and lender/holder reporting packages, maintaining an audit trail of inputs, definitions, and adjustments
Perform exception reporting and data governance checks between systems; coordinate resolution of data issues with BI, IT, and source process owners
Maintain and continuously improve reporting calendars, trackers, templates, and standard work instructions
Support third party compliance activities (sales & use tax, personal property tax, unclaimed property, renewals/appeals) by providing accurate schedules, reconciling support, and coordinating information requests
Support due diligence financial requests by preparing
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent years of experience
4-6 of progressive accounting, reporting, audit, or finance experience
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial statement mechanics
Demonstrated experience independently owning
Complex journal entries, reconciliations, or reporting deliverables
Regulatory, audit, or compliance driven documentation or
Transaction, contract, or transition related accounting activities (by COE)
Demonstrated ability to independently apply professional judgment within owned reporting and compliance deliverables and resolve complex issues with minimal supervision
Strong attention to detail and accuracy with ability to interpret financial results to identify, explain and resolve accounting issues
High documentation quality and audit readiness discipline
Ability to independently analyze discrepancies and resolve reconciling items
Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision, especially during close cycles
Advanced Excel skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and respond to requests from leadership
Professional judgment, discretion, and willingness to learn
Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
Experience with reporting/BI tools and ERP systems
Why Join Us?
Industry Leader.
Inclusive & collaborative culture.
Top Workplace USA.
Top Workplace Iowa.
Charity and community involvement.
Outstanding advancement opportunities.
Ongoing career development.
Benefits
Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time. We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(K) with company match and paid parental leave.
LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You'll see this commitment in our people. They're talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed—strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long-term growth and value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community.
Additional Information
Travel frequency: 0-10%
Estimated Salary: $74,000 - $93,000
The actual title & salary will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.
A POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REFERENCES IS REQUIRED.
LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Job Identification 39966
Job Category Finance
Posting Date 09/15/2026, 05:01 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 400 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, US
Worksite address
des moines, IA, 50319, US
Who can apply
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