Finance Director

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Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

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Position Overview

Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Finance Director is a key member of the senior management team and is responsible for leading the finance function for our Major Projects West business units. The Finance Director will also work closely with operations leadership and have oversight over the business units finance team. This position will be based in Vancouver, BC.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and present annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and reports for Aecons executive management team

Analyze discrepancies between actual and projected figures and recommend methods of improving

Manage yearly financial audit activities for the group

Provide financial support and advice (including interpretation of accounting policies) to management on business cases

Provide accounting-based recommendations to management, ensuring the Company complies with all areas of IFRS and in accordance with established Aecon policies and procedures

Enhance applicable finance processes and support process improvement initiatives to achieve financial goals and improve efficiency and profitability

Build a strong network across various teams to handle a wide range of analytical and operational issues

Support preparation of financial presentations & analyses for the leadership team

Perform ad-hoc financial analyses (including what-if scenario analysis) as required to support business partners

Provide business partners with thoughtful insights and influence senior leadership decision making on core business decisions

Work in conjunction with sector leadership to identify and report on key performance metrics that enhance profitability of the business

Maintain an ongoing register of financial risks and opportunities for the group

Ensure optimization of working capital and operating cash flow

Mentor, coach and develop the finance team

Maintain a positive work culture

Provide leadership to the finance team and facilitate the performance management process

Ensure adequate finance resources are in place and participate in succession planning

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Minimum of 10 years of professional finance experience, within Construction or other project accounting-based environment

Degree in Accounting or Business Management required

Canadian CPA designation required

7+ years in leadership capacity

Exceptional knowledge of financial management is required

Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure

Strong planning and organizational skills

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute multiple tasks under pressure

Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)

Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment within a small team

The expected pay range for this position is $160,000 - $180,000.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.