Posted 11 days ago
Finance Analyst - Construction
@ Kiewit
Halifax, NS · Port Hawkesbury, NS · Dartmouth, NS
Overview
Kiewit/McNally is hiring a Finance Analyst for its Eastern Canada district in Dartmouth or Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia. The analyst owns project accounting and finance, including budget, forecast, revenue recognition, invoicing and cash flow, and also trains and manages project business staff. Remote and hybrid work are not available, and overtime and weekends are required as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Lead project forecast reviews and validate forecasts against historical data
- Prepare client invoicing, manage receivables and review monthly project cash flow
- Identify and communicate financial risks and opportunities to operations
- Act as main contact for internal and external financial audits
- Manage and coach project business staff
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years of financial or data analysis experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
- Experience with SAP or Oracle ERP and Power BI
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-01
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overtime, weekends |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Accounting, Finance |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Kiewit
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One of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations.
Full company description
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com. Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,075,506
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 25,348
- Reported office locations
- 1550 Mike Fahey St., Omaha, NE 68102, US
- Business categories
- Industrial Engineering
- Construction
- Building Material
- Mining
- Transportation
- Oil and Gas
- Other recorded names
- Kiewit
- Kiewit Mexico
- Specialties
- Building
- Mining
- Oil
- Gas & Chemical
- Power
- Transportation
- Water/Wastewater
- Construction
- Engineering
- Industrial
- EPC
- Energy
- Infrastructure
- and Design-Build
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Omaha, NE |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1884 |
| Specialties | BuildingMiningOilGas & ChemicalPowerTransportationWater/WastewaterConstructionEngineeringIndustrial |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 229 |
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Requisition ID: 182543
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Eastern Canada District
Department: Operational Finance
Market: Marine
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit/McNally's Project Finance Analysts are the point person for all accounting and finance needs at a project level. You will interface directly with project and district management to provide trusted insight into the financial health of a project. This role evaluates construction job cost data, and completes analysis and reporting for management. You will oversee the project's budget, forecast, and revenue recognition. The Finance Analyst is also responsible for training, development, and management of all project business staff.
District Overview
McNally, a division of Kiewit, is a premier North American tunneling and marine construction contractor specializing in complex underground infrastructure, water, wastewater, transportation, and marine projects. Backed by the strength of Kiewit, McNally delivers innovative solutions to some of the industry's most challenging construction projects while providing employees with exceptional opportunities for professional growth, technical development, and career advancement.
Location
This position can be based out of Dartmouth (Nova Scotia) or Port Hawkesbury (Cape Breton). Remote/hybrid arrangements are not available.
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
- Prepares client invoicing, manages accounts receivables 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
- Shows eagerness to learn ins and outs of the field operations to better understand and communicate financial reports and data
- Displays first-rate customer services skill, with a willing and positive attitude when/where needed.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of financial/data analysis experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or equivalent degree
- Knowledge of accounting, including general ledgers, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and tax
- Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, and experience with Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups, and other key functions
- Knowledge utilizing complex ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) to prepare financial reporting and forecasts
- Knowledge in data visualization tools (Power BI) to present complex financial analyses
- Effective communication (both oral and written), organization and interpersonal skills
- Strong work ethic and eagerness to product high quality results
- Flexible to travel and/or relocate as needed #LI-GH
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.
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