External Financial Reporting Supervisor

Mortenson

External Financial Reporting Supervisor overseeing financial reporting processes and compliance with GAAP at Mortenson. Leading the financial reporting team to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $102,000 - $153,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
Dental plan
401k 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

AccountingFinancial ReportingTechnical Accounting GuidanceAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsGeneral Ledger SoftwareFinancial Statement DisclosuresAudit Report RequirementsPost-Acquisition IntegrationProcess Documentation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationRelationship-BuildingCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Certifications

CPA Designation