Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! The Director of Financial Reporting directs and oversees the preparation and distribution of all periodic financial statements for external use and the monthly financial package which is distributed to Executive Management. Ensures that reports, filings and documentation complies with the Company’s regulations, professional standards, and SEC and GAAP reporting guidelines. The Financial Reporting Director confirms that entries, transactions, and accounts are accurately and properly included in internal and external financial statements. Responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and implementing proposed and newly issued accounting standards, including US GAAP, document and maintain accounting policies, and support technical accounting of the business transactions, while also providing excellent customer service and relationship management to all stakeholders providing financial and analytical reports to Corporate and Executive leadership that are timely, accurate and dependable. Prepare and review accounting memoranda providing documentation of the Company’s application of accounting principles to specific transactions or events. Establish and maintain corporate and subsidiary accounting policies and procedures, including a comprehensive accounting policy manual. Evaluate various complex transaction structures against US GAAP. **20% Technical Accounting** + Prepare and review accounting memoranda providing documentation of the Company’s application of accounting principles to specific transactions or events. + As a subject matter expert, work with the business and others in the organization to identify, resolve and document complex accounting issues and pending transactions. + Evaluate various complex transaction structures against US GAAP, recommend alternative structures to meet business and financial needs while complying with accounting principles and regulations. + Lead reviews of key non-standard, judgmental, and complex transactions during the monthly close process. + Establish and maintain corporate and subsidiary accounting policies and procedures, including a comprehensive accounting policy manual. + Coordinate and effectively communicate with various departments throughout the company and all levels of management regarding accounting issues. + Respond to queries and requests from FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Trust, Financial Reporting and all other Corporate and Field departments. + Monitor standard-setters for latest accounting regulations, analyze impact of new/emerging regulations on the company and proactively develop policy to address standard adoption and implementation, including development of new SOX controls as necessary. + Work with other accounting departments implementing new accounting standards. + Lead training sessions for company-wide finance personnel on US GAAP accounting matters. + Maintain strong relationship with external auditors; confer with external auditors on various transactions; document transactions and decisions. + Coordinate preparation of periodic asset recoverability testing and trigger reviews. + The role requires deep accounting expertise in revenue recognition and other complex areas. **50%** **Financial Reporting** + Preparing all GAAP and SEC financial reporting, including supporting documents + Oversee preparation of internal financial reporting packages, Board materials, press release documents, ESG sustainability reports, statutory reporting, and proxy statements + Direct the preparation and filing of government surveys and subsidiary financial statements. + Coordinate subsidiary audits and reviews. Direct the preparation of reporting for the Board of Directors and Senior Management on Financial Package, Reserves, Estimates, Benefits Liabilities, and Stock Compensation + Preparing, analyzing and reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements, footnotes, and management discussion and analysis + Ensuring compliance related to financial reporting and disclosure requirements **20%** **Team Development and Management** + Creates development plans and goals for the department aligned with the Company’s strategic goals + Develops high potential team members through coaching, feedback, exposure and stretch assignments + Develops and manages department related budgets and expenses **10% Strategic** + Stay current on issues and company developments that could impact company planning and reporting. + Role is responsible for management of the budget of department, including monthly review of activity. + Must have the ability to prioritize workload and perform multiple tasks under accelerated quarterly close deadlines. Must be flexible in terms of adjusting schedule to various demands driven by dynamic business environment. Hands-on and able to work with minimal supervision. + Drive continuous process improvements to mitigate risks throughout the organization. + A valuable member of the Finance team who leads by example and contributes to and effectively influences decisions. + Serve as a mentor to others and has the ability to coach and develop cross functional team members. + Support system enhancement, process improvement and documentation projects. + Ensure the effectiveness of SOX controls related to reporting, policy, and accounting processes. **Core / Critical Competencies** **Demonstrates a Commitment to Services Excellence, Trustworthiness and Integrity** + Models and inspires high standards of personal integrity + Has the confidence and trust of others + Holds others accountable for complying with ethical standards **Promote Innovation** + Finds ways to extend and apply innovative ideas to enhance business results + Identifies new business opportunities that have significant revenue, cost savings and/or profit potential **Achieve Results** + Establishes aggressive goals, persisting through challenges and obstacles to achieve them + Achieves results that have a clear, positive and direct impact on business results + Translates strategic priorities into operational reality; aligns communication, accountabilities, resource capabilities, internal processes, and ongoing measurement systems to ensure that strategic priorities yield measurable and sustainable results. + Achieves results by executing action plans provided to implement an initiative + Clarifies expectations and follows-up on progress + Supports team development upon request. Helps provide resources **Display Adaptability** + Proactively leads new initiatives + Shows versatility and adapts leadership style in response to a wide range of situations **Communicate Effectively** + Speaks and writes with impact + Expresses reactions and opinions and provides honest feedback without intimidating others + Communicates messages consistent with organizational vision, mission and values **Collaborate with Others** + Fosters a sense of collaboration by establishing, communicating and reinforcing shared values and norms + Models collaboration across the organization + Facilitates an open dialog with a wide variety of stakeholders + Balances own interests with others + Promotes high visibility of shared contributions to goals **Build Productive Relationships (Internal / External)** + Relates well to people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives + Understands the value of building and utilizing network of supportive allies + Creates an environment where others are comfortable expressing a variety of viewpoints, even in difficult circumstances **Develops Talent** + Views talent development as an organizational imperative + Consistently uses multiple methods to develop others + Creates one on one time to develop high potential team members + Readily articulates the value and benefit of stretch assignments to others **Educational/Experience/Minimum Requirements** **Education:** + Bachelors Degree in Accounting or a related discipline + MBA preferred **Certification/License:** + CPA required **Experience:** + 8-10 years of financial reporting or equivalent experience in a related field. Public accounting experience preferred. + 4+ Public Audit required **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:** + The most important competencies necessary for this position are: + Drive for results Postal Code: 77019 Category (Portal Searching): Finance and Accounting Job Location: US-TX - Houston Job Profile ID: C00251 Time Type: Full time Location Name: SCI Corporate Office