External Financial Reporting Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans, +

Dental plan

401(k) retirement plan with a generous

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking an External Financial Reporting Supervisor to lead the company’s external reporting and disclosures under U.S. GAAP.

You will oversee technical accounting, internal controls, and collaboration with auditors while guiding a team with accountability and operational excellence. You’ll partner with stakeholders across the business to address complex accounting matters, drive process improvements, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience leading accounting and external reporting teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee external financial reporting and disclosures.
• Coordinate with auditors and cross-functional partners.
• Lead and develop the accounting and entity reporting teams.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and accurate financial disclosures.
• Manage post-acquisition accounting and reporting requirements.
• Improve processes for efficiency and control environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle Cloud

General ledger software

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an External Financial Reporting Supervisor who will be r esponsible for leading and coordinating the Company’s external financial reporting activities to ensure the timely, accurate, and reliable preparation of financial statements, disclosures, and related reporting deliverables. Ensures accounting and financial information are recorded and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP, technical accounting guidance, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.

Oversee analytical review procedures, internal controls, and financial reporting processes to maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial information. Partners with cross‑functional stakeholders and external auditors to support complex accounting matters, business transactions, audit requirements, and continuous process improvement initiatives. Provides leadership, development, and oversight to team members while fostering a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and operational efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting activities related to investments and investment companies (which include property and real estate businesses and Mortenson’s internal VC‑type business).
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting deliverables to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with GAAP.
• Research, document and implement technical accounting guidance related to complex transactions and emerging accounting standards.
• Support preparation and review of financial statement disclosures and audit report requirements.
• Ensure accounting treatment and reporting conclusions are appropriately documented and supported.
• Coordinate accounting analyses related to business combinations, asset acquisitions, and other significant transactions.
• Assist with post‑acquisition integration activities, including legal entity set up, reporting structures, and financial reporting requirements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to evaluate accounting implications of proposed business transactions.
• Review and monitor legal entity structures to support reporting, audit, and consolidation requirements.
• Assist in coordinating and managing the external financial statement audit process, including timelines, deliverables, and communications.
• Support internal control initiatives and process documentation to strengthen the control environment.
• Provide direction, supervision, coaching and development for team members responsible for investment and entity accounting activities.
• Establish clear expectations, monitor performance, and support professional growth and career development.
• Review work performed by direct reports to ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency.
• Partner and collaborate with internal teams to understand new transactions and business initiatives and determine appropriate accounting treatment.
• Communicate complex accounting and reporting matters to both financial and non‑financial audiences.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness of accounting and reporting processes.

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 computer skills, with experience in general ledger software; Oracle Cloud preferred
• 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.

BENEFITS

(for Non‑Craft & Non‑Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No‑Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work‑life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $102,000 - $153,000. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0‑1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.