Sr Finance Analyst - Operational Finance

Requisition ID: 181495

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department: Operational Finance

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The role will manage all accounting and finance needs at a project level. Each project at Kiewit is run like a small business, with this person acting as the CFO of their project, typically up to $200M in size. This position interfaces directly with project and district-level management, providing trusted insight into the financial health of a project.

The primary focuses of this position include: evaluating construction job costs, data reporting/analysis for management, budgeting/forecasting, and revenue recognition. This person is also responsible for the training, development, and management of all project business staff.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Industrial and Water Engineering Group has the ability and the responsibility to greatly influence the successful outcome of our projects.

Our team is multi-faceted, with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Water and Utilities.

Location

This position is based out of our Itasca, IL office. Work schedule is onsite M - F.

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
• Responsible for the client invoicing process and applying the contractual terms set forth in the preparation, review, and communicate to internal and/or external partners
• 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

• 5-8 years business administration, accounting, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and tax
• Experience in the Engineering, Consulting or Professional Services industry preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, and/or an equivalent degree
• 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.