Knife River Corporation · 7 hours ago
DIVISION CONTROLLER
Grand Forks, ND
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expKnife River Corporation is one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, committed to building strong teams and communities. The Division Controller will be responsible for directing the financial activities of the company, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, and managing the accounting department effectively.
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Responsibilities
Manage Accounting Operations: Directs the accounting and financial activities of the company. Directs the preparation of journal entries and other accounting transactions affecting general ledger accounts. Ensures G/L accounts are maintained and account balances are reconciled. Processes to include: General Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Construction Work-in-Progress and Inventory
Financial Reporting & Analysis: Directs timely financial reporting and other analysis. Interprets financial results for executive, management and operations personnel and assists with analytical reviews. Assist FP&A team and management with forecasting and budget preparation and analysis
Compliance: Directs the preparation of local, state and federal regulatory filings
Data Requests: Manages the timely reporting of various corporate data requests
Internal Controls: Directs processes to ensure accounting controls are adequate for the protection of assets and the reliability of financial and management information reporting. Ensures compliance with SOX, SEC and GAAP
Audit Coordination: Manages the audit process with internal and external auditors
Team Management: Manages the accounting department, including staffing needs and career development
Process Improvements and Standardization: Actively participates in company-wide controller group to establish standard procedures and practices where applicable
Support: Provides assistance and analysis on special projects, acquisition due diligence or integrations, or other financial activities, as needed
Travel may be required
Must maintain confidentiality to the highest degree and have excellent analytical abilities, team building skills
Must maintain the highest level of moral and ethical standards at all times
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Seven years of related experience in accounting management/finance
Strong, proven analytical and financial skills
Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage, lead, motivate and mentor employees
High ethical and moral standards
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
Advanced computer skills using spreadsheet, presentation, databases and accounting software
Advanced knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Accounting experience in general ledger accounting and auditing; financial forecasting and budgeting and financial reporting
Exposure to and experience with Sarbanes Oxley compliance requirements desirable
Professional communication skills including written and verbal for internal and external customers
Preferred
CPA certificate preferred
Seven years accounting experience in a construction industry setting
Benefits
Good Pay!
Good Benefits!
Good People!
Company
Knife River Corporation
Knife River is a contracting and construction materials supplying company that deals with marine, highway, and concrete construction.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$277.56M2023-11-06Post Ipo Secondary· $277.56M
2023-06-01IPO
Leadership Team
Glenn R. Pladsen
Chief Excellence Officer
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