Kiewit Looking for Project Finance Analyst at Ottawa, ON Full Time

Job Title: Project Finance Analyst

Requisition ID: 163119

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Eastern Canada District

Department: Business Management

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Project Finance Analyst is the point person for all accounting and finance needs for the district overhead. This position interfaces directly with project and district level management, providing trusted insight into the financial health of the district. The primary focuses of this position include evaluating overhead department 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.

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. The serve the construction and mining industries and operates in Eastern Canada.

Location

This position will be based out of Ottawa.

Responsibilities

• Leads overhead forecast reviews, utilizes historical and trending data to validate forecast, and follows Company standards for cost and revenue reporting
• Shows eagerness to learn the ins and outs 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

• 4 – 5 years business administration, accounting, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and tax
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 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 10%).

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Financial services: 5 years (preferred)