Sr Finance Analyst - Kiewit Industrial and Water Engineering Group

at  Kiewit Corporation

Requisition ID: 173801
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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8 years business administration, accounting, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and tax
• 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

• Leads project forecast reviews, utilizes historical and trending data to validate forecast, and follows Company standards for cost and revenue reporting
• Shows eagerness to learn the ins and outs of the field operations 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
• Prepares client invoicing, manages accounts receivable and revenue, and reviews project cash flow projection on a monthly basis
• Reviews and understands prime contract and change orders, including insurance, taxes, payment terms, and labor laws
• 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