Finance Controller - Kiewit Power Engineering

-; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Power Engineering seeks a Finance Controller to shape the financial direction of the organization. This senior-level role involves financial oversight, budget management, and team leadership while ensuring strategic business objectives are met. The ideal candidate will possess significant financial expertise and a proactive approach to decision-making, underpinned by a commitment to professional integrity.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance and disability offerings

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 7+ years of financial/data analysis experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial practices.
• Ability to lead a team in financial reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity and clarity in financial reporting.
• Develop accurate budgets and drive accountability.
• Lead and mentor finance talent in the organization.

Skills

Financial Management

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Leadership

Budgeting

Problem Solving

GAAP Knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Requisition ID: 176774

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Operational Finance

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Finance Controller serves as the CFO and trusted advisor to Operations Managers and Executive Management, playing a critical leadership role in shaping the financial direction and operational success of the organization. This role is the cornerstone of our finance and accounting functions, ensuring that our business decisions are grounded in accurate, timely, and strategic financial insight.

You will be accountable for the integrity, accuracy, and clarity of all financial reporting, while developing and maintaining internal controls and procedures that promote financial discipline and operational efficiency. This position partners closely with senior leadership to provide insightful analysis and forward-looking guidance to support key business objectives.

As a strategic leader, you will monitor and influence operational strategies, help identify opportunities for growth and cost optimization, and serve as the primary point of contact for operational support teams and joint venture partners, ensuring clear visibility into project financial health.

In addition to financial stewardship, this role is responsible for recruiting, mentoring, and developing top finance talent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance.

We are seeking a Finance Controller with exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is committed to driving long-term value across the enterprise.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Engineers brings various project types to life across North America, including gas-fired generation, power delivery, environmental retrofits, renewables and new technology, and water/wastewater. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to focus on safe, cost-effective and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

Location

This position is based out of Lenexa, KS.

Responsibilities

• Acts a key leader in the organization by exemplifying the core values of Kiewit culture.
• Be able to analyze and effectively communicate financial results of the organization to executive level management, including revenue, cost, backlog, overheads, G&A, etc.
• Earn trust, credibility, and buy in of processes from Operations team to create better cohesion and clear communication within the organization
• Ensure proper implementation and execution of internal controls to maintain highest level of data integrity
• Develop accurate budgets, drive accountability, and provide integrated ways to improve cost across the entire organization
• Set aggressive goals and high standards to continuously improve business processes (tools & reports) and targets (projects and overheads)
• Communicate development goals, constructive feedback, and future opportunities clearly and completely in conversations with all team members
• Challenge, motivate, and lead subordinates towards a common goal, while providing radically honest feedback along the way
• Pave the way of the future by striving to hire the best and brightest finance talent for the organization
• Deliver impactful presentation of goals and progress during strategic business planning sessions
• Reviews all estimate cash flows, payment terms, and Joint Venture agreements in detail for financial risks and opportunities
• Thorough reviews of each project/department projections and reporting

Qualifications

• 7+ years of financial/data analysis experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or an equivalent degree is required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, claims and accounting practices.
• Strong financial management skills including cash management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Ability to lead a team, manage the monthly and annual reporting processes, and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and consistently achieve required deadlines.
• Very detailed oriented, but also able to see the "big picture". Ability to think both analytically and creatively.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills, resourcefulness and initiative
• Travel may be required for this position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA, MBA, or public accounting experience preferred
• Proven track record of successfully developing or managing a team

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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.

There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come.

Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.