Financial Analyst IV at Granite Construction Inc. in Watsonville, California

Job Description:

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...



Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you've come to the right place!



General Summary



This position is responsible for the preparation and reporting the company's financial and operating results including the development of financial and operational analyses and metrics needed to assist company management in their decision-making processes.



Essential Job Accountabilities

• Create and maintain reports and analyses used for the company's monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting to facilitate expedient review by internal and external auditors.
  
  


• Perform monthly analysis, including clear and concise narratives, on claim data and balance sheet and income statement accounts to provide insight on the financial results of the company's operations and to assist leadership in making sound decisions.
  
  


• Participate in the design, implementation and maintenance of databases and applications to promote data integrity and efficiency.
  
  


• Perform ad-hoc project analyses and present findings to assist management in the operations of the company.
  
  


• Manage all activities related to Company's insurance program financials including audits, billing adjustments, retro calculations, renewal exposures, rate setting, budget and forecasting, SOX compliance, and financial reporting to ensure proper reserving.
  
  


• Develop and recommend data-driven strategies for alternative risk transfer/financing to optimize the total cost of risk (TCOR).
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Management or related field (required)
  
  

Work Experience

• 8+ years of experience in Budget/Finance, Actuary/Risk, or Financial Reporting
  
  


• Increasingly responsible experience in budgetary analysis and/or complex financial modeling
  
  


• • Proven experience with database applications, query systems & business intelligence software
  
  

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Advanced computer skills required (Excel Oracle Business Intelligence, Hyperion and/or SQL a plus)
  
  


• Strong understanding of database applications, table relationships, and query joins and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
  
  


• Ability to manage large volumes of data and organize into clear and concise reports and documentation
  
  


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges
  
  


• Ability to set priorities, organize work and work in high production environment while responding quickly and effectively under pressure, changing priorities and tight timelines/deadlines
  
  


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively collaborate at all levels within the organization
  
  


• Internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills
  
  

Physical Demands



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions



Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
  
  


• Ability and willingness to abide by the company's Code of Conduct on a daily basis
  
  

Our Benefits at a Glance:



Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.


Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).


As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.


Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.



Base Salary Range:

$95,005.00 - $157,115.00
Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.



About Granite Construction Incorporated



Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.



Notice to Staffing Agencies



Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies. Apply Now