Assistant Manager Finance & Commercial Risk

Responsibilities

Assists manager, Finance and Commercial Risk, with the management of all district financial reporting, including monthly operations reporting, quarterly financial reporting, mid-year / year-end business planning, district review, and financial accounting year-end;

delegates tasks and responsibilities to ensure all is completed accurately and within deadlines in accordance with legislative, contract terms, and PCL policy and procedures.

• Assists manager, Finance and Commercial Risk, with implementing, monitoring, and ensuring adherence to district / company policies and procedures to ensure the continued effectiveness of the district.
• Acts as the district chief security officer (CSO) and is responsible for ensuring the district meets the security requirements of federal government contracts (CDN).
• Assists with the review of monthly forecasting, district / project recoveries, and various other reconciliations.
• Ensures accuracy of ad hoc reports prepared for district management and various other stakeholders as required.
• Evaluates, coordinates, and ensures insurance, bonding, and other performance securities are being met to satisfy contract and corporate requirements as necessary.
• Assists manager, Finance and Commercial Risk, with managing all financial and business-related issues as required.
• Oversees the preparation of insurance, subcontractor default insurance, and / or legal claims to maximize claim recovery in accordance with policy.
• Assists manager, Finance and Commercial Risk, with ensuring the integrity and accuracy of district review and year-end documents.
• Assists the manager, Finance and Commercial Risk, with evaluating the district cash-flow cycle, provides recommendations on improvements, and acts accordingly.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a related discipline.
• Accounting designation an asset.
• 10 years of progressive accounting experience in the construction or related industry with 2 years of exposure to risk management and legal issues preferred.

On-site project experience an asset.

• 5+ years of supervisory experience involving managing the Accounting department.
• Strong financial management acumen; advanced knowledge of accounting procedures and protocols, budget administration and financial forecasting, analysis, and reporting.
• Understands and complies with all labor agreements, government legislation, and PCL policies and procedures, and can influence district strategy and translate it into objectives.
• Advanced knowledge of government legislation regarding payroll, accounting, and applicable generally accepted accounting practices and standards.
• Intermediate ability to draft / review and negotiate various forms of contract language as required.
• Advanced knowledge of bid and contract securities and insurance as they relate to risk management, claims management, pricing, and accounting.
• Intermediate risk interpretation, negotiation skills, and strategic thinking to ensure PCL interests are protected in all contractual and subcontract agreements.
• Advanced knowledge of contract / construction law in relation to tender documents, project contracts, and claims management.
• Understanding of Lean principles and process improvement.
30+ days ago