Finance Manager - Dredging Projects Leader

Kiewit; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Weeks Marine in Covington, LA seeks a Finance Manager to lead a team of finance professionals supporting multiple dredging projects. You will act as a trusted advisor to operations managers and executive leadership, driving accuracy in financial reporting, budgeting, and cost control.

You’ll develop and monitor budgets, manage earned value analyses, and oversee project forecasts while promoting continuous improvement and strong cross-functional collaboration across the operations and finance

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of financial/data analysis or public accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or an equivalent degree.
• Proven track record of developing or managing a team.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Effective communication (oral and written), organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Travel may be required for this position (up to 25%).

Responsibilities

• Analyze and communicate financial results of projects to upper-level management.
• Earn trust, credibility, and buy-in of processes from Operations team to create better cohesion and clear communication within the organization.
• Train, develop, and grow a team of finance professionals.
• Develop and maintain budget and cost reports, earned value analyses, and project profit projections.
• Assist in the tracking of project change orders and development of projections.
• Assist project managers with development of project procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout the organization and is a proponent for positive change.
• Effectively use the right data, reports, and tools for risk analysis and benchmarking.
• Review all project and estimate cash flows, contract terms, and change orders in detail for financial risks and opportunities.
• Understand the needs of the organization and bring in high quality talent.

Skills

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Excel proficiency

Communication

Multi-tasking

Travel 25%

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Weeks Marine in Covington, LA seeks a Finance Manager to lead a team of finance professionals supporting multiple dredging projects. You will act as a trusted advisor to operations managers and executive leadership, driving accuracy in financial reporting, budgeting, and cost control.

You’ll develop and monitor budgets, manage earned value analyses, and oversee project forecasts while promoting continuous improvement and strong cross-functional collaboration across the operations and finance