Granite Telecommunications
Cost Assurance Supervisor
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Job Description
- Req#: 5169
- Management / leadership:
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- Accomplishes Cost Assurance team objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees.
- Guiding teammates by providing insight and direction
- Performing 1x1 and quarterly reviews
- Providing public recognition of employee accomplishments (EOW, EOM, accolades, etc)
- Developing teammates for career advancement
- Fostering technical advancement
- Adhering to Granite policies and procedures
- Cost Assurance Operations:
- Achieves Cost Assurance core objectives.
- Cost Assurance invoice log entries and invoice payment submissions are made in a timely, accurate and complete manner. Financial Close Deliverables are submitted to Accounting for each monthly deadline.
- Review large cost events in advance of the financial close to control direct cost expenses to align with revenue where applicable.
- Ensure a high degree of accuracy and timeliness of over $60M in cost data monthly including associated cost classifications (CPIDs)
- Manage and advise on monthly/quarterly audits and reports to drive cost reduction and socialize concerns to Granite management.
- Direct Cost claims are submitted within contractual limitations and followed up on in a timely manner for appropriate closure. Significant impact claims are reported to Management for appropriate action.
- Is highly responsive to time sensitive requests
- Collaborate with other teams in Granite to implement cost reduction initiatives and processes.
- Achieves Cost Assurance core objectives.
- Process improvement:
- Conceives, recommends, and executes process improvements
- Utilizes strong technical skills (Excel/PowerPivot/SQL) to create tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reduce costs.
- Addresses potential policy violations in a mature and professional manner
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
- Strong data mining and analytical skills
- Strong communication, both verbal and written with all levels of the organization
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel/Power Pivot/SQL
- Thoroughly Experienced in a Cost Assurance/Finance role
- Proven problem-solving skills
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing environment
- Intellectual curiosity
- Proven leadership abilities
- Advanced technical capabilities (Excel/PowerPivot/SQL/SharePoint)
- Prior Telecom Cost knowledge
- Prior Supervisory Experience
Description
Granite Background & History
Granite is one of the premier communications services providers to businesses across the United States and Canada. We provide exceptional customized service with an emphasis on reliability and outstanding customer support and our customers include over 85 of the Fortune 100. Granite has over $1.8 Billion in revenue with more than 2,300 employees and is headquartered in Quincy, MA just off I-93 and directly next to the North Quincy T Station on the Red Line. Our mission is to be the leading telecommunications company wherever we offer services as well as provide an environment where the value of each individual is recognized and where each person has the opportunity to further their growth and achieve success.
o Granite has been recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of the “Healthiest Companies” in Massachusetts for the past 14 consecutive years
o Our Quincy office has an onsite dining facility and a fully equipped state of the art gym that offers daily Cross Fit, Mixed Martial Arts, and Yoga classes available to employees at zero cost.
o Granite’s philanthropy is unparalleled with over $200 million in donations to organizations such as Dana Farber Cancer Institute, The ALS Foundation and the Alzheimer’s Association to name a few.
o We have been consistently rated a “Fastest Growing Company” by Inc. Magazine.
o Granite was named to Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2022
o Granite was recently named One of Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
If you are a highly motivated individual who wants to grow your career with a fast paced and progressive company, Granite has countless opportunities for you.
EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled
General Summary of Position:
Finance has an opening for a Cost Assurance Supervisor to report to the Director of Disbursements. This Supervisor will drive the activities of the Cost Assurance team with a focus in Cost Analysis, Financial Allocation, Data Management, and monthly invoice controls. This individual will ensure that team operational goals and deliverables are met in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
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Preferred Qualifications:
About the company
With one company, one bill, Granite customers see operational savings far beyond the immediate reduction in their telecommunication bills.
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