Assistant Corporate Controller

Granite Construction

. Lead the monthly and quarterly financial close process .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeThe Woodlands • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $223,378 - $335,066 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in leading financial close processes, SEC reporting, and consolidations, with a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP. Proven ability to manage and develop accounting teams while driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)SEC ReportingFinancial Close ManagementU.S. GAAP KnowledgeTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Financial Close ProcessConsolidation ActivitiesJoint Venture AccountingSEC Filings PreparationComplex Accounting GuidanceMulti-Entity Environment ExperienceFinancial Statement PreparationAudit CoordinationProcess Improvement InitiativesAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Financial SystemsAccounting Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or FinanceCertified Public Accountant (CPA)

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingBig 4 ExperienceFinancial ReportingCorporate AccountingCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the monthly and quarterly financial close process
Direct general accounting and consolidation activities, including multi-entity close, eliminations, and joint venture accounting
Oversee preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K
Partner with Technical Accounting on complex accounting conclusions, financial statements, and disclosures
Coordinate with external auditors on audit planning, timelines, information requests, and issue resolution
Ensure integrity, governance, and continuous improvement of financial systems and data supporting consolidation and external reporting
Drive accountability across close and reporting processes
Lead process improvement initiatives within close, consolidation, and reporting
Collaborate with Treasury, FP&A, Tax, Investor Relations, and Internal Audit
Lead, develop, and retain accounting and reporting teams through organizational design, talent development, and performance management
Travel occasionally, including overnight, as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
12+ years of progressive accounting experience required, including a combination of public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and public company corporate accounting
Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams or large projects required
Strong experience in SEC reporting, financial close, and consolidations required
Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Ability to apply accounting guidance to complex transactions
Experience leading large-scale financial close and consolidation processes in a multi-entity environment
Ability to translate technical accounting guidance into financial statements and disclosures
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely to senior leadership
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to drive continuous improvement in financial reporting and close processes
Effective collaboration and influencing skills across cross-functional teams
High level of integrity, accountability, and sound professional judgment
Comply with and support company safety initiatives
Ability and willingness to abide by the company code of conduct daily
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive
Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight, as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid holidays
Sick leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending plans
Special programs for musculoskeletal health
Mental wellness programs
Two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross
100% of the premium paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents for the most popular PPO plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred into 401(k) plans
Immediate 401(k) vesting