Internal Controls Coordinator (SOX & Audit Liaison)

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 commited 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 NYSEwith the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index. Please consider joining our growing team today!The Internal Controls Coordinator supports the Company’s Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance program and system of internal controls over financial reporting. This role partners cross‑functionally with Accounting, Internal Audit, IT, Operations, and external auditors to ensure internal controls are properly designed, documented, tested, and maintained in accordance with COSO and SOX requirements.This position will be located in Bismarck, ND or Sioux Falls, SD.Minimum RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.3–5 years of experience in accounting, internal audit, SOX compliance, or internal controls.Working knowledge of the COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework.Experience with SOX documentation, testing, and deficiency remediation.Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Preferred RequirementsCPA, CIA, or similar professional certification.Experience in a public company environment.Experience working with ERP systems and user access controls.Prior experience working with external auditors.Duties And/or ResponsibilitiesCoordinate the Company’s SOX compliance program, including annual planning, documentation, testing, and reporting.Maintain SOX narratives, risk and control matrices, and related supporting documentation.Track control owners, testing status, deficiencies, and remediation efforts.Assist with the design and implementation of new or revised internal controls.Monitor the operating effectiveness of entity‑level, process‑level, and IT general controls.Coordinate segregation of duties (SOD) reviews and maintain related documentation.Validate information produced by the entity (IPE) used in control activities.Serve as a liaison with Internal Audit and external auditors by coordinating walkthroughs, testing requests, and audit evidence.Support preparation of internal control reporting for management and the Audit Committee.Provide guidance and support to control owners regarding SOX and internal control expectations.Promote internal control awareness and best practices across the organization.Provide training on control processes.Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and consistency within financial and control processesAssist with special projects related to process improvement, risk management, or system enhancementsKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesAttention to detailProfessional judgment and confidentialityStrong collaboration and communication skillsProcess improvement mindsetAbility to work independentlyHow To ApplyKnife 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 CorporationBox 5568Bismarck, ND 58506