Entry-Level Finance Analyst - Eastern Canada District - 2026

Kiewit; Oakville; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Entry-Level Finance Analyst for the Eastern Canada District, based in Oakville, ON. The role supports project accounting, forecasting, and financial reporting for large-scale initiatives ranging from $1 million to $4 billion.

The position emphasizes cost control, HR/payroll workflows, and compliant financial processes in a dynamic construction environment across North America. Travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field with minimum 3.0 GPA or higher.
• 0–2 years of financial/data analysis experience preferred.
• Internship experience is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook; Pivot Tables and V-Lookups desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support project accounting and finance related tasks as part of month-end close.
• Assist with preparing financial reporting packages for project management.
• Understand cost, revenue components and purchasing workflow within projects.
• Help ensure accurate cost reporting and budgeting alignment across the district.
• Demonstrate teamwork and good communication with Operations and Finance teams.
• Be flexible to travel up to 25% and relocate if needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Excel

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Driver's license

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

V-Lookups

Microsoft Word

Outlook

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Entry-Level Finance Analyst - Eastern Canada District - 2026

Location:

Oakville, ON, CA

Requisition ID:181805

Job Level:Entry Level

Department:Operational Finance

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Are you interested in helping be responsible for the business management of projects ranging from $1 million to $4 billion? How about taking part in key forecasting and accounting practices? If this is something that interests you, Kiewit is looking for individuals who can make a profound impact on our company culture every day!

The Financial Analyst is an entry level role focused on supporting a project in accounting and finance related functions. Each project at Kiewit is run like a small business, with the Business Specialist concentrated on critical tasks such as cost control, human capital management, and compliance. This position will become skilled executing processes and utilizing tools related to different types of cost and revenue components such as labor, construction equipment, materials, and subcontracts. The Business Specialist will be an integral part of the month end close out process, and assist with preparing a financial reporting package for project management.

At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals - they're the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won't find just anywhere. We're always pushing new limits. You can too.

District Overview

Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. They serve the construction and mining industries and operates in Eastern Canada.

Location

This position will be based out of our office in Oakville, ON with travel as business necessitates to different project sites and other offices.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes the importance of being a team player by adapting to project needs and helping in other areas as needed
• Fosters relationships with the Operations team and shows a willingness to learn about the work
• Understands the payroll and HR process workflow, and masters the systems used to properly hire, transfer, terminate, and pay all employees
• Comprehends how goods are purchased, invoices are received and paid, and maintains purchasing workflow internal controls
• Demonstrates understanding of the accounts payable process workflow and is able troubleshoot payment or vendor issues
• Understands intercompany and client billing process workflow, importance of timely and accurate billing documentation, and the effects of timeliness on cash management
• Ensures that all cost and cost adjustments are reviewed for accuracy to meet company standards and accounting rules
• Reviews costs, quantity claiming, budget structure and exception reports and makes appropriate corrections to ensure accurate reporting for management
• Identifies, adjusts, and reviews forecast and budget issues with the cost report to confirm proper recognition of cost and revenue
• Displays first-rate customer service skills - maintains a positive attitude and always willing to offer a helping hand to other team members
• Maintains highly organized work environment, understands importance of time management, and communicates in a clear, concise and effective manner
• Follows the Corporate Compliance Program and works in conjunction with the compliance department to implement all EEO and labor laws at the project level

Qualifications

• Ability to relocate anywhere in the country is an asset
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• 0-2 years' financial/data analysis experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, or equivalent degree
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or above
• Previous internship experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience working with Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups, and other key excel functions is preferred
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and passionate for continuous improvement
• Must be able to freely access all parts of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
• Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team.
• Must have a valid Driver's License

Other Requirements:

• 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 overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
• Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions