Director of Finance

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, You Can Count On

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.
  
  
  

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon We

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
  
  
  

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What's the Opportunity?

Aecon Concessions is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee our operations and maintenance division supporting the Gordie Howe Project in Windsor Ontario. We are seeking an operations focused leader who is excited by early-stage ventures and building teams.

What You’ll Do Here

• Setup & manage all the financial accounting, monthly reporting, budgeting, treasury & taxation functions.
• Prepare monthly financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Prepare and submit monthly billing and manage cash flow in line with the financial model.
• Develop annual budgets and quarterly forecasts in concert with the respective business partners.
• Investigate / analyze departmental variances from budgets working closely with business partners.
• Coordinate and manage year-end financial statement audits.
• Coordinate & manage other deliverables required under the project agreements.
• Coordination with tax advisors as needed.
• Manage variation orders with stakeholders.
• Provide financial support and advice (including interpretation of accounting policies) to management on business cases.
• Enhance the applicable finance and support process to support the growth of the business, achieve financial goals and improve efficiency and profitability.
• Manage the preparation & filing of monthly HST returns & manage HST audits.
• Build a strong network across various teams to handle a wide range of analytical and operational issues.
• Develop and present quantitative analyses to translate data into actionable insights
• Support preparation of financial presentations & analyses for the leadership team
• Support preparation of ad-hoc financial analyses (including “what-if” scenario analysis) as required to support business partners
• Analyze KPI performance metrics and assess impacts on budgeting and monthly financials, including allocation of KPI metrics and associated deductions to subcontractors
  
  
  

What You Bring To The Team

• 7+ years of professional finance experience, preferably in the Operations & Maintenance sector
• Canadian CPA designation required
• Degree in Accounting or Business Management required
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a leadership capacity
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute multiple tasks under pressure
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
• Strong knowledge of financial management is required
• Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure
• Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment within a small team
• Must be able to travel across the US border for work meetings
• Must pass security clearance requirements for the project
  
  
  

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.

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