External Financial Reporting Lead – Investments (Hybrid)

Mortenson Construction; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson Construction seeks an External Financial Reporting Supervisor to lead and coordinate the company's external reporting efforts, ensuring timely, accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements and disclosures. You will partner with auditors, cross-functional teams, and leadership to drive process improvements and robust controls.

You will oversee investment and entity accounting, document conclusions, and guide a team toward operational excellence while maintaining a culture of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Seven or more years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, or assurance experiences.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Mix of public accounting and private industry accounting experience preferred.
• Prior leadership / people management experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting applications.
• Strong knowledge of U.S GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and relationship-building capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence decisions and drive results across functional areas.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee external financial reporting activities to ensure timely, accurate statements and disclosures.
• Coordinate with auditors and internal stakeholders for complex accounting matters.
• Lead and develop the team responsible for investment and entity accounting.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deliverables for GAAP compliance.
• Research and implement technical accounting guidance for complex transactions.
• Support financial statement disclosures and audit report requirements.
• Document accounting conclusions and coordinate business combinations and acquisitions.
• Improve efficiency and scalability of accounting and reporting processes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle Cloud

Job description

Mortenson Construction seeks an External Financial Reporting Supervisor to lead and coordinate the company's external reporting efforts, ensuring timely, accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements and disclosures. You will partner with auditors, cross-functional teams, and leadership to drive process improvements and robust controls.

You will oversee investment and entity accounting, document conclusions, and guide a team toward operational excellence while maintaining a culture of