Finance Analyst - Construction

Position Overview

The Finance Analyst / Project Controller is the point person for all accounting and finance needs for the project. This position interfaces directly with project and district-level management, providing trusted insight into the project. The primary focuses of this position include evaluating project costs, data reporting/analysis for management, budgeting/forecasting, managing AP, and internal controls. This role is likely to evolve into an assistant project controller position with similar responsibilities as described below but assigned directly to a project worth between $300M to $500M. #LI-LW1

District Overview

Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. We serve the construction and mining industries and operate in Eastern Canada. 

Location

This position can be based out of Oakville or Toronto depending on project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Creates overhead forecast reviews, utilizes historical and trending data to validate forecast, and follows Company standards for cost and revenue reporting
• Shows eagerness to learn details of the business to better understand and communicate financial reports and data
• Supports Operations team with decision making by identifying, quantifying, and communicating financial risks and opportunities
• Manages employee performance using the division of responsibilities, clearly communicates expectations and goals, and provides coaching and radically honest feedback during employee performance reviews
• Follows and implements proper internal controls, and acts as main point of contact for any internal or external financial audits
• Drives continuous improvement throughout the organization and is a proponent for positive change
• Earns trust, credibility, and buy in of processes from Operations team to create better cohesion and clear communication within the organization
• Displays first-rate customer service skills - willing to help with a positive attitude when/where needed, and be helped with gratitude

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years business administration, accounting, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and tax
• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related program
• Experience using SAP is highly desirable
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel
• Effective communication (both oral and written), organization and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic and eagerness to produce high quality results
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• High level of professionalism and standards
• Travel and/or relocation may be required for this position (up to 50%) Must be able to travel and/or relocate as business needs require