Finance Supervisor - Advanced Technology

Kiewit; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Finance Supervisor - Advanced Technology in Itasca, IL to lead a finance team supporting multiple projects. You will analyze financial results, communicate with senior management, and drive process improvements. This onsite role requires 3–5 years of experience, a finance-related degree, and up to 25% travel.

The position emphasizes strong leadership, advanced Excel skills, and effective communication, with base compensation in the six-figure range and full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of financial/data analysis or public accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or an equivalent degree
• Proven track record of successfully developing or managing a team
• 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
• Must be able to freely access all parts of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
• Travel may be required for this position (up to 25%)

Responsibilities

• Analyze and effectively 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

Data analysis

Team leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Supervisor - Advanced Technology

Location: Itasca, IL, US Chicago, IL, US

Requisition ID:181498

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department:Operational Finance

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

As a Financial Supervisor, you will lead a team of finance professionals. You and your team will support multiple projects in accounting and finance related functions. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to both operations managers and executive management. The Finance Supervisor position requires strong leadership skills, relentless ambition for continuous improvement, and polished technical and soft skills.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Industrial and Water Engineering Group has the ability and the responsibility to greatly influence the successful outcome of our projects. Our team is multi-faceted, with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Water and Utilities.

Location

This position is based out of our Itasca, IL office. Work schedule is onsite M - F.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and effectively 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.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of financial/data analysis or public accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or an equivalent degree
• Proven track record of successfully developing or managing a team
• 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
• Must be able to freely access all parts of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
• Travel may be required for this position (up to 25%)

Working Conditions

• Regular office work
• Occasionally travel and visit project sites
• This position is based out of Itasca, IL
• Some roles may require temporary assignment to project locations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• May work overtime as needed to meet reporting deadlines

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.

Base Compensation:$100,000/yr -$125,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

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.