Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you’ve come to the right place!

General Summary

This position is responsible for providing US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and reporting guidance to the senior accounting and finance management team, including technical accounting support for complex areas such as revenue recognition, business combinations, derivatives, debt and equity accounting and other areas as required.

Essential Job Accountabilities

Monitor and interpret new accounting standards, providing guidance on their implementation and impact.Research the accounting and financial reporting impact of new or unusual transactions and document findings in detailed white papers.Lead the accounting for business combinations, coordinating with valuation professionals, developing purchase price allocations, and documenting these accounting matters comprehensively.Participate in integration activities for new acquisitions, including risk assessments and control scoping.Assist in the preparation and review of SEC filings, ensuring compliance with all reporting requirements.Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance with US GAAP.Partner with cross-functional teams to provide technical guidance on complex matters concerning US GAAP requirements, acting as a key technical accounting liaison for the company.Conduct training sessions for the finance team on new accounting standards and complex accounting issues.Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations for complex transactions.Bring a process improvement mindset to the finance and accounting functions, including identifying opportunities to automate, streamline and improve processes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance requiredCPA requiredMaster’s degree in accounting or related field or an MBA is a plus

Work Experience

8+ years’ experience in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and corporate accounting required (public accounting preferred)4+ years management/supervisory experienceExperience with SEC reporting requirements and researching SEC reporting and technical issues, including all disclosures and MD&AExperience leading, coaching and developing staff and teamsPrior experience working collaboratively with various department and groups (i.e. legal, treasury, tax, accounting, etc.)Construction industry experiences a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong understanding of GAAP and SEC reportingExcellent Microsoft Office Suite skills and working knowledge of large ERP software (JD Edwards/Oracle Enterprise One experience a plus)Ability to research and analyze new accounting standards/pronouncements issued by the SEC and FASB to determine the impact on the Company.Strong consultative and communication skills (written & oral) and ability to interface effectively with all internal and external stakeholders and effectively disseminate informationAbility to properly manage and prioritize resources, people and projects and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detailStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challengesAbility to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlinesTeam player, with strong leadership skills, who can operate effectively within a matrix management environmentFamiliarity with Workiva application and XBRL a plus

Physical Demands

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environmentAbility and willingness to abide by the company’s Code of Conduct on a daily basisAbility to travel occasionally, approximately 10%Valid driver’s license and ability to drive

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace.  That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

 

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.  Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

 

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

 

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range: 

$138,513.00 - $207,771.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.  ​

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.