Senior Operations Finance Manager

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General Summary

This position is responsible for the leadership and oversight of all aspects of operational accounting, financial management, risk identification and business administration for construction operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis, compliance, budgeting and forecasting. This position generally provides oversight of operational finance for one region.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Provide strategic financial guidance and serve as a financial business partner to construction operations leaders in support of the Company’s strategic goals

• Provide oversight of the Region/Division Operational Finance Managers and administrative staff in order to provide comprehensive financial and accounting support to RVPs in compliance with Company policies

• Coordinate consolidation of operations financial analysis, such as revenue, gross profit, margin, SG&A, Operating Cash Flow/DSO/working capital, work in progress and other financial reporting requirements in compliance with GAAP and Company policies to ensure that all processes are completed in an efficient, timely and accurate manner

• Assist in the development of short- and long-term operational plans by providing the financial information and analysis required to ensure successful development and implementation of the operational strategy

• Maintain the SOX, DBE, risk identification, subcontract insurance bonding requirements and internal controls in compliance with accepted company standards to minimize exposure and risk

• Assist with development of the annual budgets, long range forecasts and quarterly and periodic forecasts to ensure that the financial goals are set based on internal growth expectations and external competitive conditions

• Liaise with Operations Finance leadership and corporate functions on financial and compliance matters to facilitate the timely and complete communication of financial information necessary to make informed decisions essential to the effective running of the business

• Assist management teams with the development and implementation of their construction operational plan elements to ensure alignment with the company’s strategic plan and financial goals/objectives

• Coordinate annual, quarterly and periodic variance analysis to provide accurate and timely information on financial performance relative to budget expectation

• Partner with Corporate Accounting and the Shared Services Center (SSC) to manage and coordinate operations deployed shared services and process improvement initiatives to improve service and efficiency

• Coordinate financial matters such as working capital management and capital expenditures in compliance with GAAP and Company policies

• Work closely with the Corporate Accounting, Internal Audit and Compliance Managers to ensure compliance with Granite corporate requirements, including reviewing and monitoring internal controls to strengthen/modify procedures where appropriate

• Support internal and external audits by providing information requests in a timely manner

• Provide oversight and leadership for all facets of project business administration including payroll, purchasing, payables, billings and cash management to ensure compliance with established procedures and standards

• Employ consistent best business practices and standards across construction operations in alignment with company initiatives to improve consistency, accuracy and efficiency in the development and implementation of operational plans

• Manage operational finance and administration staff to ensure timely completion of assignments and development of skills necessary to develop a productive, high performing engaged team. Maintain operational finance staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. Coach, counsel and discipline employees

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field required

• MBA preferred

• CPA or equivalent designation a plus

Work Experience

• 7+ years practical work experience

• 3+ years management/supervisory experience

• Progressive and well-rounded experience in business related functions in the heavy-civil construction and construction materials industry or related field

• Large enterprise system experience (JD Edwards/Oracle e1 experience a plus)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical, operational, organizational and interpersonal aptitude.

• Ability to promote a high-quality control environment while simultaneously considering business drivers and issues. 

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (SOX, US GAAP, contract & collection law, etc.)

• Excellent problem-solving capabilities and thorough knowledge of accounting practices and data processing methods used by the construction industry.  

• Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines

• Ability to anticipate risks and propose practical plans to mitigate them.

• Strong proficiency of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources, people and projects

• Sound decision making ability with the experience to balance consensus against authority as appropriate

• Team player, with strong leadership skills, who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment

• Excellent consultative and communication skills (oral and written) and ability to interface effectively with all levels within the organization

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 25 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 environment

• Ability and willingness to abide by Company Code of Conduct  

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods of time

• Overnight travel periodically required

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: 

$139,951.00 - $209,926.00

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 is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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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.