Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Shaw Construction | Department: Accounting | Reports To: Chief Financial Officer | Classification: Exempt

Why Work at Shaw?

At Shaw Construction, you'll find opportunities for career growth from day one, a fun and supportive team culture, and a genuine commitment to work/life balance. We're proud of our community involvement and our commitment to diversity. Shaw has been named a Denver Post "Top Work Place" four times. #WeAreShaw

Job Summary

The Financial Analyst supports the Company's financial planning and analysis functions, including forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis, as well as income tax calculations and forecasting, systems implementations, and various ad hoc responsibilities. This role requires a strong grasp of financial accounting and reporting fundamentals, sharp analytical skills, and excellent communication with departments across the Company.

Duties And Responsibilities

Forecasting

• Update external and internal billing forecasts monthly for six operating companies
• Provide analysis and support for monthly financial forecast updates
  
  

Budgeting

• Assist in managing the annual budget process, collaborating with department heads and rolling up budgets for executive review
• Perform periodic budget-to-actual analysis and prepare commentary for executive review
• Perform periodic budget updates as needed
  
  

Income Taxes

• Prepare annual tax reconciliations and supporting workpapers for four tax reporting entities
• Prepare quarterly taxable income forecasts for estimated tax distributions
• Coordinate Section 179D deduction studies
  
  

Analysis

• Perform periodic Indirect Cost and G&A analysis
• Perform cost analysis to support contract rate development (equipment, insurance, bonds)
• Perform working capital, capital, and key ratio analysis
• Perform ad hoc financial and utilization analysis as needed
  
  

Other Reporting

• Compile the Monthly Management Team report
• Assemble the quarterly bank financial reporting package, including borrowing base certificate and covenant analysis
• Respond to owner/bank requests for financial statements
  
  

Special Projects

• Assist with chart of accounts conversion
• Assist with implementation of FP&A platform, Prophix
  
  

Other

• Coordinate with outside counsel on timely, accurate annual government filings
• Manage previous participation requests for HUD projects
• Respond to Marketing Department survey requests
• Assist with subcontractor prequalification
  
  

Education/Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Minimum 7 years of financial accounting and reporting experience
• Solid grasp of GAAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  
  

Preferred

• Construction, homebuilding, or similar industry experience
• Viewpoint Vista
• Prophix
  
  

Skills & Attributes

• Personable, positive attitude, strong work ethic
• Self-motivated, takes initiative, works through obstacles
• Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Adapts to changing priorities; works independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Office-based position. Must have full range of motion and be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Compensation

• Pay Type: Salary, Exempt
• Pay Range: $95,000-$105,000
• Other Compensation: bonus eligibility
  
  

Benefits

• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• HSA with company contribution
• FSA options
• Company-paid life/AD&D insurance, plus voluntary life/AD&D
• Company-paid long-term disability
• Employee-paid short-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident coverage