Finance Analyst

**Requisition ID**:171696

**Job Level**:Mid Level

**Home District/Group**: Eastern Canada District

**Department**:Operational Finance

**Market**:Transportation

**Employment Type**:Full Time

**POSITION OVERVIEW**:

- The Finance Analyst / Project Controller 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. #LI-LW1**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. We serve the construction and mining industries and operate in Eastern Canada.**LOCATION**:
This position can be based out of Oakville or Toronto depending on project requirements.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Creates overhead forecast reviews, utilizes historical and trending data to validate forecast, and follows Company standards for cost and revenue reporting
- Shows eagerness to learn details 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**:

- 2 - 4 years business administration, accounting, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and tax
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related program
- Experience using SAP is highly desirable
- 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 50%) Must be able to travel and/or relocate as business needs require

**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
- 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._