DIR Finance & Accounting (RH)

Service Corporation International; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking a Director of Finance & Accounting for the Rose Hills market. The role leads Accounting, Finance, and Procurement, coordinates budgeting and forecasting, and partners with senior management to deliver financial insights.

The position requires strong data analytics skills, expert Excel/SQL use, and deep GAAP knowledge to drive performance and compliance across multiple locations and departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar finance/Accounting role.
• Strong Excel, SQL, GAAP knowledge; experience with data analytics and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Accounting, Finance, and Procurement teams, including direct oversight of managers and staff.
• Oversee creation and maintenance of SQL-based financial reports and ad hoc analyses.
• Lead month-end close, A/P, A/R, fixed assets, and related reconciliations; ensure internal controls.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Independent and collaborative

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Computer Science

Tools

SQL

Excel

Adobe Acrobat Pro

BI tools

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. The Director of Finance & Accounting manages and coordinates financial planning, data analytics, and accounting functions for the Rose Hills market. This role oversees the preparation and presentation of financial reports and business analysis to senior management and provides support to and collaborates with other Rose Hills locations and departments. The Director also acts as a liaison between Rose Hills and corporate departments, including Finance, Accounting, Sox Team, Strategic Pricing, and Ad Hoc Reporting groups.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Provides leadership and management for the Accounting, Finance, and Procurement team, including direct oversight of the Manager of Finance & Data Analysis, Supervisor of Warehouse & Receiving & Buyer, and 7 front line associates. Oversees the creation, modification, and maintenance of standard and non-standard SQL queries for financial reporting, ad hoc reporting, and business analytics to deliver meaningful insight into business performance. Oversees accounting & procurement functions within the market, including: Month-end close journal entries Accounts payable Accounts receivable for key vendors and strategic partners Product and account reconciliation / variance analysis Internal controls and field assessments Procurement of indirect goods and services Fixed Asset budgeting, acquisition, analysis, and reporting Collaborates with senior management and department managers to understand strategic goals, reporting requirements, and business problems or opportunities, and develops data-driven analysis for benchmarking, ongoing monitoring, and operational improvement. Oversees and collaborates with Manager of Finance & Data Analysis, senior management, and operational Managers to build annual budgets and forecasts. Oversees and collaborates with Manager of Finance & Data Analysis, senior management, and operational Managers to build price change recommendation, analysis, and implementation. Oversees and leads financial reviews to deliver financial results, competitor analysis, market trends, and summary analysis with commentary, in both written form and live presentation to the leadership team or full management team. Leads requirements-gathering sessions related to strategic goals and business problems or opportunities. Serves as subject matter expert on available data sources and their relative accuracy compared to the General Ledger and OPA reporting tool. Develops quality assurance procedures and maintains understanding of relevant systems and business processes to validate data collection, analysis, and reporting prior to distribution or presentation. Develops, updates, and distributes, and ensures follow-through of list of Accounting and Reporting activities monthly. Stays current on the latest business analysis methods, tools, and technology. Prioritizes initiatives based on business needs and requirements to ensure timely completion; provides regular status reports on initiatives and projects to management. Engages with and contributes to team efforts by proactively communicating and completing assigned tasks on time and as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Computer Science) or equivalent work experience required. Experience Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Advanced skills in Excel and other accounting/financial software. Working knowledge of GAAP with full-cycle accounting experience (AP, AR, general ledger, fixed assets). Strong analytical skillset, including data integration, reporting and analytics, BI tools, and databases. Detail-oriented, analytical, inquisitive, and able to solve complex problems. Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Highly organized with strong time-management skills. Clear and concise verbal presentation and written communication skills. Requires 60-80 percent of time spent in office Technical Skills SQL Excel and Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Acrobat Pro Data analysis and business analysis tools

WORK CONDITIONS

Work Environment Work indoors Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required Professional Dress is required Work Postures Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day Physical Demands Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, computers and phone usage Work Hours Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises Occasional local travel to offsite meetings required Rose Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company’s hiring procedures do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual-orientation, veteran’s status or disability, or any other legally protected status. SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities. As part of your pre-employment background check, your criminal conviction history will be verified given that this role requires the following material job duties: Supervising/management role that requires working with and leading associates. Convictions creating a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with the identified job duties may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.

Postal Code: 90601 Category (Portal Searching): Finance and Accounting Job Location: US-CA - Whittier

Who we are. What we do.

We are a company committed to supporting families at difficult times. Nowhere will you find a group of caregivers and teams more passionate about the work they do or more invested in the well-being of the families they serve. The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, we're dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none. “SCI” refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliates. Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.