Finance Analyst

The Finance Analyst, Capital Planning is responsible for supporting capital reporting planning activities through data preparation, analysis, reconciliation, and documentation. This role focuses on building foundational knowledge of capital processes, asset-related reporting, project tracking, and financial controls while providing accurate and timely support to the broader capital planning function.

This role performs work under direct supervision and handles basic issues and problems, referring more complex issues to higher-level staff. Reports to Manager, Capital Planning or a Director, Capital Planning.

Experience is Everything.

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:

• Assist with preparation of recurring capital reports, schedules, dashboards, and supporting analytics for Eagle Cap, TPM expansions, and other owner- or project-specific reporting requirements.

• Gather, validate, and organize capital budget and forecast inputs from multiple sources to support budget development, forecast updates, and management reporting.

• Maintain supporting schedules for capital projects, fixed asset activity, capital commitments, and spend tracking to ensure data is accurate, complete, and current.

• Assist with reconciliations for capital accounts, construction-in-progress balances, and other project-related financial activity, escalating discrepancies for review as needed.

• Support month-end and period-end capital close processes, including data collection, account analysis, reconciliation preparation, and documentation of capital transactions.

• Enter, update, and maintain project and capital data within capital tracking tools, financial systems, and spreadsheets to support accurate reporting and auditability.

• Assist with development and project accounting activities, including compiling support for PUD activity, remodel projects, loan draw documentation, and other project-level transactions.

• Support insurance and casualty claim accounting by tracking activity, maintaining claim documentation, and assisting with reconciliations and reporting.

• Review M&R and capital spend data for completeness and reasonableness, helping identify coding inconsistencies, missing support, or classification issues.

• Prepare standard variance reports and basic explanations comparing budget, forecast, and actual capital spend for assigned areas.

• Respond to ad hoc data requests, reporting needs, and project support assignments with attention to quality, timeliness, and documentation standards.

• Document processes, assumptions, and reporting steps to support consistency, internal controls, and knowledge transfer across the team.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Economics, or a related field; or equivalent years of experience.

• 0–2 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, strategic finance, accounting, or other related financial roles.

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work accurately with detailed financial data.

• Working knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis concepts.

• Proficiency with Excel, financial systems, and analytical tools such as spreadsheets, reporting platforms, or planning systems.

• Demonstrated attention to detail, organization, and follow-through in a deadline-driven environment.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills for status updates, documentation, and issue escalation.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and demonstrate professional judgment, discretion, and willingness to learn.

• Possess beginning to working knowledge of subject matter

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.

Our Commitment

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. Check us out on our website: https://www.lcsliving.com

Additional Information

Travel frequency: 0-10%

Estimated Salary: $66,000 - $82,000

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.