Senior Director, Data

Sonida Senior Living is one of the nation's leading operators of independent living, assisted living and memory care communities for senior adults. The Company operates 97 communities that are home to nearly 12,000 residents across 20 states providing comfortable, safe, affordable communities where residents can form friendships, enjoy new experiences and receive personalized care from dedicated team members who treat them family. 

Job Description: 

The Senior Director, Data & System Integration plays a key role in connecting enterprise systems, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting the flow of operational and financial information across the organization. This position is critical to integrating data from third-party operators and internal systems into Sonida's centralized reporting environment to support accurate, timely, and compliant SEC reporting. The analyst is responsible for data mapping, validation, troubleshooting, reporting integrity, and ongoing interface maintenance to ensure seamless operations and reliable business insights across the enterprise.

Responsibilities: 

 System Integration & Data Management

• Design, maintain, and monitor system integrations across core platforms (EHR, CRM, ERP, payroll/HRIS, billing, and care platforms).
• Map data fields and workflows to ensure data consistency, accuracy, and system alignment.
• Support data migration projects, validating that historical and live datasets transfer accurately.
• Troubleshoot data discrepancies, perform root-cause analysis, and ensure corrective action.
• Develop and maintain documentation for integration standards, workflows, and system rules.

Reporting & Analytics Support

• Ensure data flowing into reporting platforms is accurate and timely.
• Assist BI and finance teams with data validation for dashboards, KPIs, and operational reports.
• Collaborate with end-users to identify reporting issues and recommend fixes/enhancements.

Technology & Vendor Collaboration

• Partner with IT, Business Operations, and Finance technology initiatives that improve data accessibility and reliability.
• Work with software vendors to configure, test, and deploy integrations and system updates.
• Participate in system enhancement planning, version upgrades, and interface testing.

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline data flows and improve system efficiency.
• Recommend integration or process enhancements to improve system efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Maintain change management and testing documentation for all system modifications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Accounting Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5-8+ years of experience in systems integration, data analysis, or enterprise data reporting.
• Proven experience working with enterprise data from financial, operational, or property management systems.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting processes and SOX compliance is strongly preferred.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or multi-site service industries is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with SQL and experience with ETL or data transformation tools (e.g., Azure Data Factory or similar).
• Understanding of API connections, data mapping, and relational database design.
• Strong documentation and data governance skills, including process discipline and version control.
• Experience with platforms such as:
• Property/Financial Systems: Yardi or similar ERP platforms.
• Healthcare/Senior Living Platforms: PointClickCare, MatrixCare, or August Health (preferred).
• BI Tools: Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik (Power BI preferred).

Key Skills:

• Analytical Thinking: Synthesizes data and identifies patterns to drive business insight and data integrity.
• Accuracy & Attention to Detail: Maintains high standards of precision in data handling and validation.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across IT, Finance, and Operations to align data and reporting objectives.
• Business Acumen: Understands how data supports financial reporting, operational efficiency, and compliance requirements. Problem Solving: Proactively identifies data issues and develops practical, lasting solutions.
• Integrity & Accountability: Maintains confidentiality and ownership of sensitive financial and operational data.
• Continuous Learning: Stays current with data integration technologies, reporting standards, and compliance practices.