Finance Analyst – Eastern District

Kiewit; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability

Job summary

Kiewit’s Eastern District in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, seeks a Finance Analyst to serve as the project-level finance lead, overseeing budgets, forecasts, and revenue recognition. You will collaborate with project management to ensure accurate reporting and timely decisions.

Responsibilities include variance analysis, invoicing support, and coaching project staff while maintaining strong internal controls and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent field.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) for reporting.
• Experience with data visualization (Power BI) to present analyses.

Responsibilities

• Lead project forecast reviews, validate forecasts against historical data.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities for operations.
• Coach and manage project staff performance with clear expectations.
• Prepare client invoicing, manage accounts receivable and cash flow projections monthly.
• Review contracts, change orders, taxes, and labor terms.
• Support internal controls and audits.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Requisition ID: 182101

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Eastern District

Department: Operational Finance

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

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

Kiewit’s Eastern District specializes in challenging heavy civil construction projects throughout the Northeast. We are leaders in bridge, transit, foundation, tunnel, and water/wastewater construction while specializing in cast-in-place concrete, structural steel erection, earthwork, pile driving, and caissons. Kiewit’s Eastern District also has a large amount of work in the energy/power sector in various northeast locations. With our experienced and dedicated employees, extensive resources and in-depth market knowledge, the Eastern District can handle projects of any size.

Location

This position will be based on a project in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.

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

• 3+ 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.