DIVISION CONTROLLER at Knife River Corporation

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

General Summary

Responsible for directing the financial activities, including maintaining adequate and proper ledger accounts of all assets, liabilities and transactions of the company and ensures that audits are performed. Prepares and reports financial results that conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Interacts with executives, managers, supervisors, sales personnel and department heads.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements):

• 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.
  
  

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (preferred Requirements I.e. Certifications, Software Use, Etc.)

• CPA certificate preferred.
• Seven years accounting experience in a construction industry setting.
  
  

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

• 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.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (types and extent of knowledge, skills, or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

• 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.