Finance Analyst 1 - Kiewit Offshore Services

Position Overview

The operations finance analyst is an early career role focused on supporting the project accounting and finance functions.  Each project at Kiewit is run like a small business, with the operations finance analyst concentrated on critical tasks such as forecast modeling, cash flow analysis, risk/opportunity tracking, return on investment initiatives, and analytics. Analysts will become a subject matter expert in different types of cost and revenue components such as labor, construction equipment, materials, and subcontracts.

District Overview

As a construction and engineering leader, Kiewit — through its operating companies — brings a wealth of diverse resources and a track record for delivering the highest quality results on budget and on schedule. We service a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining.

Kiewit Offshore Services, a district (or business unit) of Kiewit Corporation that builds structurally complex jackets and topsides for offshore oil drilling rigs. Located in Ingleside, TX, 20 minutes outside of Corpus Christi, the 550-acre fabrication yard is the workplace of 300 staff employees and 1400 craft employees who work in the yard year-round. The projects built by Kiewit Offshore Services require significant equipment planning, detailed cost estimates and schedules, a commitment to safety by all employees, and are truly unforgettable. The Kiewit Offshore Services team is a diverse, tight knit group that enjoys fun team building events such as deep-sea fishing, golfing, and sporting events throughout the year. The employees are extremely schedule driven, high-energy, friendly, and hard workers. Within the Oil, Gas & Chemical Industry, their teams are the best evidenced by the countless project opportunities from owners who seek their expertise when challenged with complex projects. Kiewit Offshore Service leaders are seeking employees who would enjoy living in Southern Texas, ready for a fast-paced career, trainable, and can work well within a diverse team.  

Location

This position is based out of Ingleside, TX. (Corpus Christi, TX area)

Responsibilities

•    Participate in month-end close out processes and preparation of financial reporting package for project management
•    Gathering and analyzing financial data, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations and solutions to management
•    Oversight of processes completed by service partners including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and human capital management
•    Foster relationships with the Operations team and shows a willingness to learn about the Construction industry
•    Ability to take on new challenges, outside of prior experiences or educational background, in order to build a versatile skillset
•    Understands intercompany and client billing process workflow, importance of timely and accurate billing documentation, and the effects of timeliness on cash management
•    Reviews costs, quantity claiming, budget structure and exception reports and makes appropriate corrections to ensure accurate reporting for leadership
•    Identifies, adjusts, and reviews forecast and budget issues with the cost report to confirm proper recognition of cost and revenue
•    Maintains a highly organized work environment, understands importance of time management, and communicates in a clear, concise and effective manner
•    Follows the Corporate Compliance Program and works in conjunction with the compliance department to implement all EEO and labor laws at the project level

Qualifications

•    0 - 2 years of financial/data analysis experience
•    Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, and/or equivalent degree
•    Minimum GPA of 3.0 or above
•    Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
•    Displays strong leadership qualities with the ability to drive projects from conception to completion.
•    Experience working with Excel including Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups, and other key functions is preferred
•    Recognizes the importance of being a team player by adapting to changing project needs.
•    Effective communication (both oral and written), organization and interpersonal skills.
•    Attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
•    Must be able to freely access all parts of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
•    Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship, both now and in the future
•    Must have a valid Driver’s License
•    Previous internship experience is preferred