Aecon Group Inc.

Financial Analyst

Aecon Group Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: ScarboroughCanada

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Salary

💰 CA$65,000 - CA$90,000 per year

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About the role

  • Support the preparation and maintenance of cost and financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules required for project reporting and Client submissions
  • Perform cost reconciliations between cost control systems, SAP general ledger, budgets, forecasts, and prior-period reports to support Finance Manager review and ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting
  • Prepare and maintain unreconciled cost and billing status schedules, identifying variances, timing differences, and outstanding items for Finance Manager review and follow-up
  • Support cash flow reporting and forecasting by providing analysis of actual versus forecast, billing status, and payment timing
  • Assist with monthly project invoicing, including preparation of billing support schedules and reconciliation of billed versus unbilled costs
  • Support maintenance of the asset registry and fleet reporting, ensuring accurate tracking, classification, and reconciliation of asset-related costs
  • Validate financial data for correct period recognition, general ledger coding, and activity or network allocation in accordance with project and corporate requirements
  • Assist with month-end close activities related to project financial reporting, including preparation of reconciliations and supporting documentation
  • Support client, internal, and external audits by compiling reconciliation files, schedules, and audit-ready documentation under the direction of the Finance Manager
  • Identify recurring issues and support process improvement initiatives to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of project financial reporting
  • Assist with preparation of periodic and ad-hoc financial reports as required to support project and management reporting needs

Requirements

  • Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • 2+ years of experience supporting financial accounting, cost management, or project finance functions, preferably in construction industry
  • Strong foundation in cost management, reconciliations, and financial reporting
  • Experience supporting external or client-facing financial reporting is an asset
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines
  • Proficiency in MS Excel; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is an asset
  • Ability to work effectively in a matrixed project environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Benefits
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • RRSP matching plans
  • A wide array of learning and development opportunities
  • A work environment focused on health and safety
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
cost managementfinancial reportingreconciliationsbilling supportcash flow forecastingfinancial data validationmonth-end close activitiesproject financial reportinganalytical skillsproblem-solving skills
Soft Skills
attention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationtime managementcollaborationprocess improvementability to manage multiple prioritiesclient-facing skillsorganizational skillsteamwork