Financial Analyst

Granite Construction•Watsonville, CA

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary Under general supervision, this position is responsible for coordination, review and consolidation of management reports and monthly financial packages for our internal customers. Essential Job Accountabilities Review reports prepared by Financial Reporting, JV/Consolidations or General Accounting to ensure completeness and accuracy. Prepare or obtain from the responsible department or staff, timely reports for inclusion in various reporting packages. Coordinate the monthly review, comment and distribution process of the various reporting packages. Ensure management reports and monthly financial packages are completed in a timely manner for distribution to business units to ensure accuracy and deadlines are met. Test newly developed reports to ensure completeness and accuracy. Consult with customers on recommendations for improvement or additional analysis to ensure all reporting needs are met. Cross train in other Financial Reporting and JV/Consolidations functions to provide backup when needed. Work with Financial Reporting Group in analyzing company performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management.
1 - 3 years of experience in Budget/Finance, Financial Reporting or Accounting.
Increasingly responsible experience in budgetary analysis and/or complex accounting procedures.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Ability to work with and manage a high level of detailed information.
Ability to research, retrieve and organize data to prepare reports and financial documentation.
Accurately perform complex mathematical computations.
Set priorities and organize work to meet strict deadlines.
Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Work cooperatively as a team member to accomplish group objectives.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal customer base.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the company, from entry level employees to executive management.
Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
Advanced computer skills required (Excel, Word, Access, Adobe Professional; COGNOS a plus).

Responsibilities

Review reports prepared by Financial Reporting, JV/Consolidations or General Accounting to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Prepare or obtain from the responsible department or staff, timely reports for inclusion in various reporting packages.
Coordinate the monthly review, comment and distribution process of the various reporting packages.
Ensure management reports and monthly financial packages are completed in a timely manner for distribution to business units to ensure accuracy and deadlines are met.
Test newly developed reports to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Consult with customers on recommendations for improvement or additional analysis to ensure all reporting needs are met.
Cross train in other Financial Reporting and JV/Consolidations functions to provide backup when needed.
Work with Financial Reporting Group in analyzing company performance.

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
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.