Regional Controller

Why Work for Park Lawn?

Service

• At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.
• Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.

Benefits

• Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.
• Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.
• Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.
• Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
• Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.

Culture

• We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.
• We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.
• We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.

Summary/Objective

This position is responsible for managing Finance and Accounting Departments, providing information, primarily financial in nature, about all company activities that will assist management, its shareholders and other users in making educated economic decisions about the Company’s future.

Essential Functions

• Direct the activities of the Corporate Accounting Department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly statements and annual audits and annual budgets.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, purchase orders, petty cash, employee expense reports and cash control.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely management of all accounts receivable aging components including billings, cash receipts application, et; funding service management, which includes weekly funding reports and customer service; quarter and year-end payroll closing including federal and state reports; and check statistic management.
• Assure corporate income tax compliance to assure the accurate and timely completion of all corporate income tax returns taking full advantage of all favorable tax codes.
• Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data, and enhance the Company’s value.
• Respond to CFO as assigned with accurate and timely work to facilitate his financial needs.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports.
• Communicate with co-workers, management, clients and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Financial Management.
• Performance Management.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
• Customer Service Orientation.
• Time Management. 

Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience required.  MBA preferred.
• CPA Certification preferred
• Ten years of hands-on accounting managerial experience. 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Industry experience strongly desired.
• Demonstrated aptitude for understanding system-based processing and controls.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team player.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has direct supervisory responsibilities. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting.
• Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, but is not limited to computer, fax, copier, merchant terminal, multi-line phone system, personal or company owned vehicle.
• Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
• This position may also require reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• This position may also be exposed to chemicals and/ or blood borne pathogens. Exposure risk is considered:  Low   

Travel

• This position may require up to 10 percent out of area and overnight travel.
• Travel is primarily local occurring during the business day only. 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.