Assistant Corporate Controller

Granite Construction • The Woodlands, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for leading the Company’s accounting operations and external reporting, including general accounting, consolidations, payroll, and SEC reporting, to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial results. It establishes and maintains a disciplined and scalable financial close and reporting environment to support business performance and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience required, including a combination of public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and public company corporate accounting
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams or large projects required
• Strong experience in SEC reporting, financial close, and consolidations required
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, with demonstrated ability to apply guidance to complex transactions
• Proven ability to lead large-scale financial close and consolidation processes in a multi-entity environment
• Ability to translate technical accounting guidance into practical application within financial statements and disclosures
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely to senior leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in financial reporting and close processes
• Effective collaboration and influencing skills across cross-functional teams
• High level of integrity, accountability, and sound professional judgment
• Comply, understand, and support company safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by company code of conduct daily
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA preferred
• Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight, as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly and quarterly financial close process to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of reported financial results
• Direct general accounting and consolidation activities, including multi-entity close, eliminations, and joint venture accounting, to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting
• Oversee the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K, to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Partner with Technical Accounting to incorporate complex accounting conclusions into financial statements and disclosures, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timely execution
• Oversee coordination with external auditors on audit planning, timelines, information requests, and issue resolution to enable efficient and timely audit completion
• Ensure the integrity, governance, and continuous improvement of financial systems and data supporting consolidation and external reporting
• Drive accountability across the close and reporting process by aligning cross-functional stakeholders and resolving issues that may impact financial results
• Lead process improvement initiatives within close, consolidation, and reporting processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, and reporting quality
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Treasury, FP&A, Tax, Investor Relations, and Internal Audit, to ensure accurate, consistent, and aligned financial reporting
• Lead, develop, and retain accounting and reporting teams through effective organizational design, talent development, and performance management to support a high-performing function

Benefits

• paid holidays
• sick leave
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• flexible spending plans
• special programs for musculoskeletal health
• mental wellness
• two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross
• 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents (for a specific medical plan)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior