Finance Controller - Weeks Marine - Dredging Division

Weeks Marine, Inc.; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Weeks Marine, Inc. is seeking a Finance Controller in Covington, LA to provide district ownership over multiple projects with values from $1M to $400M. You will lead a team, partner with upper management, and deliver timely, insightful financial analysis to support strategic decisions.

The role requires strong leadership, continuous improvement mindset, and exceptional communication and technical skills to optimize financial performance across the dredging division.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of financial/data analysis or public accounting experience in the construction or utility industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or an equivalent degree preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Effective communication (oral and written), organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Managerial experience.
• Travel and/or relocation will be required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and communicates financial results of the project district to upper level management.
• Earns trust and buy-in from Operations to improve cohesion and communication.
• Manages financial reporting and upstream effects across the organization.
• Oversees division of responsibilities between project and home office departments.
• Drives continuous improvement and positive change across the organization.
• Utilizes data, reports, and tools for risk analysis and benchmarking.
• Reviews project cash flows, contract terms, and change orders for risks and opportunities.
• Reconciles all financial reports monthly and annually.

Skills

Excel

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Managerial experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Requisition ID: 181594

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Weeks Marine - Dredging

Department: Operational Finance

Market: Marine

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Finance Controller, you will have district ownership supporting multiple projects ranging from $1 million to $400 million in accounting and finance related functions. As a trusted business advisor, this role works closely with management to maintain solid business functions and provide information in a timely manner to support business needs. The primary focus of this position includes: managing and developing careers of business team members, establishing trust and credibility with upper level management, and providing meaningful insight and accurate analysis to those same managers for decision making purposes. The Finance Controller position also requires strong leadership skills, relentless ambition for continuous improvement, and polished technical and soft skills.

District Overview

Weeks Marine Dredging Division’s vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. The Dredging district office is based out of Covington Louisiana.

Location

This position will be located in Covington, LA

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and effectively communicates financial results of the project district to upper level management
• Earns trust, credibility, and buy in of processes from Operations team to create better cohesion and clear communication within the organization
• Understands financial reporting - including the upstream effects of reporting to other areas of the organization
• Manages the division of responsibilities and communication between various project & home office departments
• Drives continuous improvement throughout the organization and is a proponent for positive change
• Effectively utilizes the right data, reports, and tools for risk analysis and benchmarking
• Reviews all project and estimate cash flows, contract terms, and change orders in detail for financial risks and opportunities
• Recognizes when and who to escalat
• Understands, substantiates, and reconciles all financial reports monthly and annually
• Creates an inviting workplace that motivates and challenges each team member to achieve career goals and strive for opportunities
• Understands the needs of the organization, aims to bring in high quality talent, and continually develops team members through critical conversations and performance reviews
• Monitors results of new processes, trouble-shoots failures and issues, and presents solutions to unsolicited problems

Qualifications

• 10+ years of financial/data analysis or public accounting experience in the construction or utility industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or an equivalent degree preferred
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Effective communication (both oral and written), organization, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and responsibilities
• High level of professionalism and standards
• Managerial experience
• Must be able to freely access all parts of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
• Travel and/or relocation will be required for this position

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.