SEC Reporting Manager

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, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. 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.  

The SEC Reporting Manager leads the preparation, review, and timely filing of the Company’s external reports and related communications, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements. This role partners closely with Accounting, Legal, Tax, Investor Relations, external auditors, and other disciplines across the company to deliver high-quality periodic and current filings (including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K), earnings materials, and XBRL/EDGAR submissions, while supporting the Company’s disclosure controls and internal controls over financial reporting.

LOCATION: Bismarck, ND or a geographic location near a Knife River location; role may be fully remote or hybrid. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in SEC reporting and/or public accounting (including audit of public company clients) and/or public company external reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including the preparation of Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statement footnotes and related supporting schedules; ability to write clear, compliant disclosures.
• Experience supporting Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) preparation and related SEC disclosure requirements.
• Working knowledge of stock-based compensation accounting and disclosures (ASC 718).
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, stakeholders, and review cycles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• CPA license strongly preferred.
• Big 4 or national firm public accounting experience, including SEC registrants.
• Experience in construction materials, contracting services, or project-based/accounting environments (e.g., long-term contracts, job costing, percentage-of-completion), including related disclosure considerations.
• Experience with EDGAR filing processes and XBRL tagging/review; familiarity with tools such as Workiva or similar platforms.
• SOX/ICFR experience, including documenting controls related to external reporting processes.
• Experience with additional filings and disclosures such as Proxy Statement support, Section 16 support, registration statements, or other transaction-related filings.
• Experience supporting complex transactions (e.g., acquisitions, divestitures, equity/debt offerings) and related accounting and disclosure requirements.

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, prepare, and review SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other required submissions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, completeness, and on-time delivery.
• Review and maintain financial statement disclosures, including footnotes and related supporting schedules; support preparation and review of Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and other narrative disclosures.
• Prepare and/or coordinate earnings release support, tie-outs, and supporting analyses used in external reporting packages and related investor communications.
• Support preparation of the annual Proxy Statement (DEF 14A), including coordination and review of required disclosures, ownership tables, executive compensation disclosures, and cross-functional review with Legal, HR, and Investor Relations.
• Oversee EDGAR submission logistics and review XBRL tagging for completeness and accuracy; coordinate with internal stakeholders and external filing/XBRL providers.
• Maintain disclosure calendars, checklists, and documentation to support disclosure controls and procedures (DCP) and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR/SOX).
• Partner with Accounting to validate quarterly and annual close outputs used in external reporting, including consolidation, eliminations, and reporting package tie-outs.
• Coordinate with external auditors and Legal counsel for quarterly reviews, annual audits, and filing reviews; respond to information requests and support deliverable review cycles.
• Partner with Investor Relations, Communications, Sustainability Committee and other departments to provide information and support for other internal and external communications.
• Perform technical accounting and SEC reporting research; draft technical accounting memoranda and advise on accounting policy, disclosure implications, and adoption of new standards.
• Partner with Accounting/HR to oversee stock-based compensation accounting and disclosures (ASC 718), including equity award activity, expense recognition, forfeitures/modifications, and related footnote support.
• Monitor emerging guidance and rule changes from the SEC, FASB, PCAOB, and other relevant standard setters; assess impacts and drive implementation plans.
• Support special transactions and events (e.g., business combinations, divestitures, debt/equity transactions, share-based compensation changes) including related reporting and disclosure requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of the external reporting process, including templates, automation, documentation, and coordination routines to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Provide materials and support for Audit Committee and Board reporting, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Technical accounting and disclosure drafting capability with sound professional judgment.
• Ability to translate complex accounting topics into clear, compliant external disclosures.
• Strong ownership mindset, integrity, and commitment to accuracy and deadlines.
• Effective cross-functional communication and ability to influence without authority.
• Continuous improvement orientation (process, templates, automation, documentation).
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

How To Apply:
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 law.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:
Knife River Corporation
Box 5568
Bismarck, ND 58506