Financial Analyst Level I, Financial Planning and

Position Scope:
We are seeking a Financial Analyst to support our Financial Planning and Analysis team by providing assistance in variance analysis, site forecasting, budgeting, and preparation of working papers for internal and external reporting requirements. This is a great opportunity for a motivated and detail oriented individual who enjoys working with a high performing and innovative team while making an impact.

Here at NACG we want to be a part of the next step in your employment journey and push your future forward. Our people are what make North American Construction Group an industry leader, its our people that keep the largest fleet of equipment in Western Canada running and it's our people that keep our job sites safe.

**What’s In It for You?**
- Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5
- Market aligned salary & bonus program
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage and employer paid premiums
- GRRSP matching program
- Paid vacation and personal time
- Tuition reimbursement program and career growth and development
- Social culture and employee events 1/2 day Friday’s
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**Responsibilities**:
**What You’ll Be Doing**

Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Budgeting, Commentary
- Act as the central liaison between the corporate accounting team and the operations team by aligning with Operations Managers and Project Managers.
- Assist site personnel as needed to deliver quality and reliable financial support, analysis and reporting.
- Develop financial models to provide more visibility and transparency into site costs and profit margins, prepare performance reports and identify and provide commentary on key performance indicators.

Month-end, Quarter-end and Audit Requirements
- Work closely with project management, corporate, procurement, payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting, cost capture, revenue recognition and project billing.
- Oversee project and equipment results to ensure the capture of financial information in accordance with US GAAP and internal policies and procedures.
- Complete audit and review analysis and working papers for internal stakeholders and external auditors.
- Maintain continuities of approved contractual values and ensure that revenue is recognized in compliance with contractual documentation, the new revenue recognition standard (ASC 606) and internal revenue recognition policies.
- Continuous improvement - Identify areas of inefficiencies in monthly, quarterly and annual processes and offer solutions to improve efficiencies.

Reporting, Documentation & Internal Controls
- Create user-friendly reporting incorporating visuals, such as graphs and waterfall charting.
- Participate in maintenance of the financial reporting systems, including developing and improving upon custom financial reporting.
- Contribute towards the development and maintenance of internal controls processes affecting operational finance.
- Maintain proper training documentation and cross train with members of the department to provide vacation coverage.

Other Financial or Special Projects
- Provide ad-hoc financial analysis, modelling and reporting, as needed to support business decisions
- Perform site visits to establish and build relationships with the operational team.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with operational stakeholders, internal and external stakeholders and team members.

Qualifications:
**What Makes You the ONE**
- Post-secondary education (degree or diploma)
- Actively enrolled in a Canadian professional accounting program (CA, CGA, CMA) or interested in pursuing their professional designation.
- One to two years accounting experience
- Construction and/or mining accounting experience preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
- Basic understanding of revenue recognition
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- High attention to detail
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel
- Mature attitude and ability to deal effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to read and interpret contract information and financial results
- Experience with JD Edwards is considered an asset

Summary:
**What’s Next**

If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process for our Acheson Head Office, you will be scheduled to undergo and successfully pass the following pre-employment testing:

- Breath Alcohol Test
- Urine Drug Test
- Reference and/or Background check including Criminal Record Check

Overview:
**NACG in a Nutshell**

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North American Construction Group (NACG) has served as an industry leader in the heavy construction and mining industries for over 65 years. In that time, we’ve proven ourselves as a safe and reliable contractor who can complete projects of any size and scope. We’ve also taken a number of bold steps forward to broaden our footprint, expanding to mine