Finance Analyst - Western Canada District

Position Overview

Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With roots dating back to 1884, Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; water; industrial; and mining. Kiewit had 2024 revenues of $17 billion and employs over 30,000 staff and craft employees across North America. Clients turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects to lead and manage multi-disciplined design teams to work together to improve schedule, track design progress, control costs and minimize risk. We work with a focus on safe, cost effective, innovate designs, and development of the best possible delivery to meet our clients' goals for the project.

Kiewit's Project Finance Analysts are the point person for all accounting and finance needs at a project level. You will interface directly with project and district management to provide trusted insight into the financial health of a project. This role evaluates construction job cost data, and completes analysis and reporting for management. You will oversee the project's budget, forecast, and revenue recognition. The Finance Analyst is also responsible for training, development, and management of all project business staff.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Western Canada District is headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia. We primarily perform heavy civil projects specializing in earth moving, transportation, roadways, bridges, water resources, and underground utilities. Our current opportunities are spread across the entire West Coast of Canada.

Location

This position is based full-time in our Burnaby District Office. Travel to job sites within BC / AB may be required.

Responsibilities

• Leads project forecast reviews, utilizes historical and trending data to validate forecast, and follows Company standards for cost and revenue reporting
• 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
• Prepares client invoicing, manages accounts receivables and revenue, and reviews project cash flow projection on a monthly basis
• Reviews and understands prime contract and change orders, including insurance, taxes, payment terms, and labor laws
• 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
• Shows eagerness to learn ins and outs of the field operations to better understand and communicate financial reports and data
• Displays first-rate customer services skill, with a willing and positive attitude when/where needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial/data analysis experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or equivalent degree
• Knowledge of accounting, including general ledgers, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and tax
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, and experience with Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups, and other key functions
• Knowledge utilizing complex ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) to prepare financial reporting and forecasts
• Knowledge in data visualization tools (Power BI) to present complex financial analyses
• Effective communication (both oral and written), organization and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic and eagerness to product high quality results
• Flexible to travel and/or relocate as needed #LI-RP1

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Compensation: $80,000 - 93,000

• Total compensation may be higher or lower than the posted range, subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/or location

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate. We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.