Internal Auditor II
Granite Construction Inc.

Job Info

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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 assisting with and performing audits designed to evaluate the effectiveness of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) in order to meet Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements; assess the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes in order to increase profitability; and determine compliance with policies, procedures, laws and regulations in order to avoid regulatory penalties and reputational damage.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Perform financial, operational and compliance audits in order to complete the annual audit plan.
  
• Prepare workpapers in accordance with applicable professional standards to support conclusions and to facilitate supervisory review.
  
• Perform audit tests as assigned to complete audits in a timely manner.
  
• Identify the root causes of control failures and recommend corrective actions so that controls will operate effectively and as intended.
  
• Provide oral and written reports clearly summarizing the scope of work performed and the resultant findings so that management understands the findings and adopts the recommendations.
  
• Accurately track time spent on each project at the level of detail required so that IA management can determine the personnel costs associated with each assignment.
  
• Provide a weekly updated project list summarizing work performed, issues identified, progress on open items including required follow-ups, and future to-do's, so that the IA Director can ensure timely completion of audit projects.
  

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance required.
  

Work Experience

• Three-plus years of experience in auditing or financial controls are required.
  
• SOX experience is a plus.
  

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  
• Ability to efficiently prioritize multiple tasks.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Sound judgment and above average academic and analytical skills.
  
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work constructively as part of a team.
  

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 ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• CPA or CIA certification a plus.
  
• Moderate (extensive at times) travel required.
  

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:
$68,842.00 - $103,263.00
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.

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