Job Description

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

Search for business investment opportunities, develop business valuation models, perform economic research, negotiate and manage the preparation of the strategic plan and related documents. Manage the sales activities of business units, operations or material asset transactions including issue resolution and negotiation of deal documentation.

This position can work out the Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota or Texas offices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or business.
2. Seven to ten years of related experience in business or public accounting.
3. Strong analytical and financial skills with high ethical and moral standards.
4. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (preferred requirements i.e. certifications, software use, etc.)

1. Certified Public Accountant with construction business valuation experience.
2. Five or more years business experience in the construction industry.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job) An asterisk (*) indicates essential job functions that cannot be modified in order to fulfill the job requirements.

1. Complete projects, reports, and data requests supporting business development activities, often within short deadlines.
2. Serve as a liaison between the company and external stakeholders on financial matters.
3. Maintain and promote a positive public image for the organization.
4. Analyze corporate activities for investors and identify networking and growth opportunities.
5. Coordinate financial analyst meetings, including agenda development, meeting logistics, and responding to related inquiries.
6. Coordinate the company’s annual meeting, including agenda development, meeting logistics, and press coordination.
7. Prepare quarterly and annual shareholder reports.
8. Develop and improve processes and procedures used for data collection related to market analysis and business development.
9. Build business valuation models and conduct economic research on target industries, companies, and markets.
10. Coordinate activities between business development, market services, and other departments to ensure alignment with overall strategic objectives.
11. Maintain working knowledge of applicable accounting, reporting, and disclosure requirements and ensure compliance with SOX, SEC, and GAAP standards.
12. Develop presentations for executives and present to the executive team and prospective business partners, as needed.
13. Coordinate meetings, conferences, travel arrangements, and related expense reconciliation.
14. Provide support for Board of Directors and committee meetings, communications, and related activities, as needed.
15. Maintain a high level of confidentiality and demonstrate strong analytical and teamwork skills.
16. Extensive travel may be required.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

1. Advanced knowledge in economic and valuation techniques with experience in forecasting, financial planning and modeling.
2. Advanced knowledge in computer skills using spreadsheet, presentation, databases and accounting software.
3. Excellent analytical skills and a high degree of independent judgement an ingenuity.
4. Excellent human relations, negotiation and communication skills with the ability to provide direction and leadership.
5. Broad knowledge of accepted principles, practices and procedures in the accounting/finance area as well as the construction industry.
6. Work at an advanced level with minimal supervision and maintain strict confidentiality of company financial data and other matters.

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. Paid Sick Time
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.