Financial Analyst

**DESCRIPTION**: Thompson Construction Group has an immediate opening for a Financial Analyst. This position is responsible to review, capture, and provide a full consolidation of all Thompson Construction Group companies translating financial information into actionable insights to guide business decisions. This position demands a proactive approach to improve department financial analysis and reporting by automating specific accounting functions for all companies.

**Primary Functions/Responsibilities**:

- Participate in monthly or scheduled meetings of the Finance Team to review accounting issues, status of current projects, upcoming projects, month-end preparations, etc.
- Perform routine financial analysis including preparation, analysis, and reporting of financial information by general accounting practices and processes.
- Maintain various account reconciliations.
- Prepare periodic or special reports/studies as requested by the Chief Financial Officer.
- Lead the quarterly or annual forecasting process.
- Present monthly and quarterly financial reports to senior executives, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
- Perform variance analysis between actuals, budget, and forecast.

Accounting, Financial Reporting & Analysis Management
- When requested by the Chief Financial Officer, aid with audits or third-party accounting initiatives.
- Help to develop a corporate-wide budgeting process and work with individual departments to build, maintain and report on budgets.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Strong organizational, time management, and prioritizing skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail ensuring deadlines are met.
- Prefer to work in a collaborative environment, avoiding silo thinking and behaviors.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.

**Required Skills**:

- Advanced knowledge of corporate consolidations
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. CPA or CFA designation is an asset.
- 2 to 3 years of experience in financial planning and analysis.
- Previous experience in the heavy construction industry using Explorer Contract Manager software would be considered a plus.

A competitive compensation package is offered including excellent benefits and a Group Retirement Savings Plan with 100% Employer RSP matching.