Dan Steward has been named chief financial officer of Ohio-based Episcopal Retirement Services.

Prior to joining ERS, Steward had nearly 20 years of experience in auditing and consulting roles for both for-profit and nonprofit middle market organizations in a variety of industries with a specialty focus in the senior living industry.  

Steward is a certified public accountant and was most recently an audit partner at RSM US LLP, a national public accounting firm.

In his role as CFO, Steward will provide strategic leadership and management for all accounting, financial analysis, financing and insurance reimbursement processes of the organization.

He will oversee the financial performance of three continuing care retirement communities, 30 affordable living communities and three community-based services.  

“From his CPA experience, Dan had a specialized focus in the senior living and affordable housing industries,” said Laura Lamb, president and CEO of ERS. “Through these experiences, Dan will provide strong financial acumen, leadership skills and industry best practices to help guide ERS’ financial policies and practices well into the future.”

Steward holds a bachelor of science in business from the Farmer School of Business at Miami University with a double major in accountancy and finance.