What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Granite Communications and Security LLC?
About us:
At Granite Communications & Security, our mission is to simplify protecting our customers property, family, tenants and staff. It is essential to us and it is who we are down to the core. We want to be your one-stop solution for access control, surveillance, networking, and cabling. We are dedicated professionals that earn trust, respect, and overall customer satisfaction.
Our vision is to create safer, smarter communities by delivering trusted security solutions for every client—whether a single-family home, small business, or large multi-tenant property. We aim to set the standard for convenience, reliability, and peace of mind.
Job Title: Financial Analysis and Cash Flow Management Expert (Construction Industry)
Department: Finance
Reports To: Controller
Location: In Person- Lutz. **No remote work**
Job Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Cash Flow Management Expert with direct experience in the construction industry. This role requires a deep understanding of construction billing practices (including AIA billing, retainage, and progress payments), as well as expertise in cash flow forecasting, collections from high-level clients, and financial data analysis using tools such as Excel PivotTables. You will report directly to the Controller and play a key role in driving financial clarity and supporting operational decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and optimize short- and long-term cash flow forecasts, specifically tailored to the construction project lifecycle.
- Oversee and improve collection efforts from enterprise-level clients, ensuring alignment with construction contract terms and project milestones.
- Create invoices and Monitor accounts receivable aging, proactively follow up on outstanding balances, and resolve disputes with tact and professionalism.
- Understand and manage construction-specific payment structures, such as retainage, pay applications, and progress billing.
- Analyze large datasets to identify trends in receivables, using Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
- Work cross-functionally with project managers, estimators and other departments to align cash flow planning with schedules.
- Prepare regular and ad hoc reports for senior management and the Controller, highlighting cash positions, risk areas, and recommendations.
- Assist with month-end close activities related to cash, AR, and job costing analysis.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and industry regulations.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
- 3 years of experience in cash flow management and collections within the construction industry.
- Strong knowledge of construction billing practices (e.g., AIA forms, lien waivers, retainage, schedule of values).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and financial modeling.
- Experience working with QuickBooks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially when dealing with project managers, clients, and executive leadership.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with GAAP and job cost accounting.
**An assessment test will be provided.**
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000 to $85,000 DOE
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- 2 years (Required)
- Customer service: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lutz, FL (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tampa, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000