Granite Construction · 1 month ago
Senior Operations Finance Manager I
Sparks, Nevada
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$136K/yr - $204K/yr
7+ years expGranite Construction is one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers, committed to building infrastructure and supporting their employees' futures. The Senior Operations Finance Manager I will provide leadership in operational accounting, financial management, and risk identification for construction operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis while supporting strategic goals.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field required
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
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
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
Preferred
MBA preferred
CPA or equivalent designation a plus
Large enterprise system experience (JD Edwards/Oracle e1 experience a plus)
Benefits
Paid holidays
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending plans
Special programs for musculoskeletal health
Mental wellness
100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans
Company
Granite Construction
Granite Construction is a construction company that specializes in transportation, mining, power, and tunneling.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$650M2024-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $325M
2023-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $325M
1990-04-20IPO
Leadership Team
Kyle Larkin
President and CEO
Jorge Quezada, MBA (He.Him.His)
Chief Diversity Officer / VP of People & Culture
Recent News
2025-12-08
2025-11-08
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