Financial Analyst I

Kraus-Anderson offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact with an industry leader!

Core Purpose: Building enduring relationships and strong communities

Core Values

• Integrity – Do the right thing…always be respectful, honest and fair
• Commitment – Take ownership, work hard, and keep promises
• Teamwork – Collaborate to foster trust and success for all
• Value People – Support each other in a safe, positive environment where people are recognized and appreciated for their contributions
  
  
  

Our Company

For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been transforming the American landscape.

Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for more than 70 years, KA is consistently ranked by Engineering News Record among the top 50 general contractors in the United States. Our base of operations in Minnesota is supplemented with regional offices, extending our capabilities coast to coast.

We take a highly collaborative approach to our work. We work closely with owners, architects and the entire planning team well before ground is broken; providing cost analyses, scheduling information, and value engineering services to ensure that our client can make informed decisions leading to a timely finish of the highest quality and the best value.

Summary

This position is responsible for preparing and analyzing various data for greater management insight.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Prepares and presents reports on various financial results and projections.
• Assists with the annual budgeting, and monthly forecasting processes.
• Analyzes the financial performance of Kraus-Anderson’s (KA) insurance and warranty programs and identifies opportunities, trends, and anomalies.
• Identifies and updates detailed projections to analytical approaches, including per headcount, per automobile, etc.
• Helps organize and maintain financial data in various systems.
• Forecast cash flow on both project and company levels as needed.
  
  
  

Financial Risk Management

• Performs prequalification process for subcontractors, including developing custom approaches to mitigate risk.
• Assists in the management of KA’s subcontractor default insurance program.
  
  
  

Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Support

• Assists in the review and maintenance of KPI dashboards and organizational goal / metric tracking.
• Analyzes output from KPI dashboards and presents findings to the relevant stakeholders as necessary.
• Works collaboratively with other departments in the development of new metrics where appropriate.
  
  
  

Other Duties

• Participates in the budgeting and forecasting of labor productivity with intent to enhance existing process.
• Helps perform Return on Investment (ROI) for capital expenditures and other ad hoc analysis.
• Performs analysis on new and existing projects to ensure compliance with ASC 606 Revenue Recognition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from four-year college/university or equivalent combination of education
• Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook) and knowledge of general accounting software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals
• Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Ability to possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others
• Ability to balance multiple competing priorities while maintaining high quality results
• Displays original thinking and creativity
• Meets challenges with resourcefulness and develops suggestions for continuous improvement
• Inspires and motivates self and team to perform well
  
  
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 3-5 years related work experience
• Experience with Prophix or other financial planning and analysis (FP&A) software is preferred
• Experience using Power BI or similar business intelligence, dashboarding, and KPI reporting tools is preferred.
• Experience in the construction industry
  
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Include Items Such As Ability To

• Clearly communicate information (both written and verbal) to colleagues and key stakeholders
• Stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time; 50%
• Use a computer/laptop/iPad in open office environment with natural and/or florescent lighting
• Navigate between office building floors, and on occasion, attend off-site meetings
• Lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
  
  
  

Salary Range: $60,000 to $77,000 annually, plus discretionary incentive program.

While the range listed represents the anticipated hiring range for this position, offers at the upper end of the range are uncommon. Pay is based on many factors including but not limited to education, skill, experience, training, certifications, and other business needs.

Why KA?

We offer a challenging, rewarding, and supportive environment where employees are positioned to make a positive impact on our business, our communities, and their own future.

We believe in building leaders. KA offers a wide range of enrichment and professional growth opportunities through KA University and community service opportunities through our KA Has Heart Volunteer Program.

KA offers full time employees (30 hours) a significant Total Rewards package including:

• Medical insurance Plan Options
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wellness Program
• Fitness Center (Minneapolis)
• KA University Training and Development
• 401(k) Plan
• Company sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Company sponsored Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Time Off including vacation, sick and holiday pay
• Workplace Flexibility
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Military Leave for Active Reserve Duty
• Part time/Transition Options
• Free Parking
  
  
  

Along with our employer sponsored plans, we also offer an array of Voluntary Benefits and other perks.

Make A Positive Impact

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