Operations Finance Manager

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This position is responsible for managing all aspects of accounting and finance for the assigned location to ensure accuracy, timely completion and compliance with Company policies, General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements (SOX).

• Supervise month end financial close process including the review of invoices, hourly and salary payroll, equipment profitability, subcontractor/supplier agreements, materials financials, inventory, journal entries, account reconciliations, customers’ credit & collections, and accruals to achieve Company deadlines and SOX and GAAP compliance
• Provide oversight of location deployed shared services in conjunction with Shares Service (SSC), and coordinate deployed shared service process improvement initiatives with SSC and operations finance leadership to ensure efficient business processes
• Supervise the execution of contracts, issuance of insurance certificates, payment and performance bonds, and establishment of escrow accounts in lieu of retention to ensure the location is in compliance with Company policy and legal requirements
• Manage Office Managers and other Accounting Staff including hiring, discharge, job evaluations, training and development to ensure productivity and employee engagement
• Provide financial and analytical support to operations finance leadership including consolidation of financial reports, financial analysis and other related financial reporting requirements to ensure GAAP and Company policies are achieved
• Preparation and management of the overhead budgets and forecasts, under the guidance of the operations finance leadership to ensure accurate and timely reporting and cost control
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and monthly and quarterly financial forecasts as well as the annual business unit plan to ensure company requirements are met
• Research all legal matters regarding contracts, liens, and subcontracts, to facilitate resolution and act as the primary liaison with the corporate legal staff and outside counsel
• Assist with internal audits and self-audits of all business functions to ensure that established internal controls are followed to maintain compliance with Granite’s policies and procedures, including all Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Provide support and leadership for continuous process improvements to improve business profitability and efficiency

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

• 5+ years practical work experience
• 1+ years management/supervisory experience
• Progressive and experience in business and accounting related functions, preferably in the heavy-civil construction and construction materials industry
• Enterprise system experience (JD Edwards/Oracle e1 experience a plus)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges
• Strong management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources, people and projects
• Understanding of regulatory requirements (SOX, GAAP, DBE, collection laws, contract law, etc.)
• Advanced writing and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work with Sr. Mgmt.

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…