Assistant Manager, Finance

**The future you want is within reach.**

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of.

Here's how an Assistant Manager, Finance and Commercial Risk for our Saskatoon office contributes to our team:
**Responsibilities**:

- Supports overseeing all district financial performance, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all financial reporting including issues, monthly operations, quarterly financials, mid-year and year-end business planning, district reviews, and year-end financial accounting. Ensures delegation of tasks and responsibilities aligns with organizational objectives, in compliance with legislative requirements, contract terms, and internal policy and procedures.
- Prepares and reviews contracts in compliance with PCL policies and guidelines, ensures agreements are executed in a timely manner, assesses contractual risk with market or PCL standards, and resolves or escalates disputes as required.
- Collaborates to implement, monitor, and enforce adherence to company and project insurance policies and procedures, driving operational efficiency and strategic effectiveness.
- Contributes to the strategic oversight of monthly forecasting, district/project recoveries, and various other reconciliations, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring financial objectives are met.
- Oversees accurate and timely ad hoc reports prepared for key stakeholders, ensuring strategic decisions are based on reliable financial data.
- Evaluates and ensures compliance with insurance, bonding, and performance security requirements, aligning with corporate and contract requirements to mitigate risk and ensure operational integrity.
- Assists in managing all financial and business-related challenges, proactively identifying issues, and providing actionable solutions to support business objectives.
- Oversees strategy and preparation of insurance, subcontractor default insurance, and legal claims to maximize recovery in accordance with policies and contractual obligations.
- Partners with management to uphold the integrity and accuracy of district review and year-end documents, ensuring consistency with organizational standards.
- Supports in evaluating and enhancing the district cash-flow cycle, provides strategic recommendations and implementing actions to optimize financial performance and liquidity.

**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, contract review, 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.
- Intermediate ability to draft/review and negotiate various forms of contract language as required.
- 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.
- 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.

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education, and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.
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