Senior Operations Finance Manager

Granite Construction • Hattiesburg, MS

2d • $139,951 - $209,926

About The Position

This position leads and oversees operational accounting, financial management, risk identification, and business administration for construction operations. It ensures accurate financial reporting and analysis, compliance, budgeting, and forecasting, and generally oversees operational finance for one region. The role provides financial business partnership and strategic guidance to construction operations leaders while managing operational finance and administration staff and supporting project business administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of practical work experience.
• At least 3 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Progressive, well-rounded experience in business-related functions in heavy-civil construction, construction materials, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, operational, organizational, and interpersonal aptitude.
• Ability to promote a high-quality control environment while considering business drivers and issues.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including SOX, US GAAP, and contract and collection law.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and thorough knowledge of accounting practices and data processing methods used by the construction industry.
• Ability to work in a high-production environment and respond effectively under pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to anticipate risks and propose practical mitigation plans.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage and prioritize resources, people, and projects.
• Sound decision-making ability and experience balancing consensus with authority as appropriate.
• Team-oriented leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a matrix management environment.
• Excellent consultative and oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interface effectively with all organizational levels.
• Ability and willingness to comply with and support corporate safety initiatives and abide by the Company Code of Conduct.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred.
• CPA or equivalent designation is a plus.
• JD Edwards/Oracle e1 experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial guidance and act as a financial business partner to construction operations leaders in support of company goals.
• Oversee Region/Division Operational Finance Managers and administrative staff, providing financial and accounting support to RVPs in compliance with company policies.
• Coordinate consolidated operational financial analysis and reporting, including revenue, gross profit, margin, SG&A, operating cash flow, DSO, working capital, work in progress, and other reporting requirements.
• Provide financial information and analysis to support development of short- and long-term operational plans.
• Maintain SOX, DBE, risk identification, subcontract insurance and bonding requirements, and internal controls in compliance with company standards.
• Assist with annual budgets, long-range forecasts, and quarterly and periodic forecasts.
• Coordinate with Operations Finance leadership and corporate functions on financial and compliance matters.
• Assist management teams in developing and implementing construction operational plans aligned with company strategy and financial goals.
• Coordinate annual, quarterly, and periodic variance analysis comparing financial performance with budget expectations.
• Partner with Corporate Accounting and the Shared Services Center on deployed shared services and process-improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate working capital management and capital expenditure matters in compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Work with Corporate Accounting, Internal Audit, and Compliance Managers to meet corporate requirements and review and monitor internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits by providing requested information in a timely manner.
• Oversee project business administration, including payroll, purchasing, payables, billings, and cash management.
• Apply consistent business practices and standards across construction operations to improve consistency, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Manage operational finance and administration staff, ensuring timely completion of assignments and employee skill development; recruit, select, orient, train, coach, counsel, and discipline employees.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending plans
• Programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness
• Two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross for salaried employees; Granite pays 100% of the premium for its most popular plan for eligible employees and dependents
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred by salaried employees; immediate vesting

What This Job Offers

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