Senior Finance Analyst: Transportation & Infrastructure

Kiewit; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Retirement plan with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Sr Financial Analyst to support transportation/infrastructure projects in Southern California, with on-site work in Santa Fe Springs. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, and data analysis for operations leadership.

You'll build visual reports from complex datasets, collaborate with district and project teams, and leverage Excel and AI tools to improve forecasting accuracy and reporting health.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of financial/data analysis experience, with 2+ years of experience managing a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, and/or equivalent degree.
• Must have direct construction experience and understanding of various contract models.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience working with Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups, and other key excel functions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes the importance of being a team player by adapting to project needs and helping in other areas as needed.
• Fosters relationships with the Operations team and shows a willingness to learn about the work.
• Understands the payroll and HR process workflow, and masters the systems used to properly hire, transfer, terminate, and pay all employees.
• Comprehends how goods are purchased, invoices are received and paid, and maintains purchasing workflow internal controls.
• Demonstrates understanding of the accounts payable process workflow and is able troubleshoot payment or vendor issues.
• Understands intercompany and client billing process workflow, importance of timely and accurate billing documentation, and the effects of timeliness on cash management.
• Ensures that all cost and cost adjustments are reviewed for accuracy to meet company standards and accounting rules.
• Reviews costs, quantity claiming, budget structure and exception reports and makes appropriate corrections to ensure accurate reporting for management.
• Identifies, adjusts, and reviews forecast and budget issues with the cost report to confirm proper recognition of cost and revenue.
• Displays first-rate customer service skills – maintains a positive attitude and always willing to offer a helping hand to other team members.
• Maintains highly organized work environment, understands importance of time management, and communicates in a clear, concise and effective manner.
• Follows the Corporate Compliance Program and works in conjunction with the compliance department to implement all EEO and labor laws at the project level

Skills

Financial analysis

Team management

Advanced Excel

Construction industry experience

Contract knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Pivot Tables

V-Lookups

Excel

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Sr Financial Analyst to support transportation/infrastructure projects in Southern California, with on-site work in Santa Fe Springs. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, and data analysis for operations leadership.

You'll build visual reports from complex datasets, collaborate with district and project teams, and leverage Excel and AI tools to improve forecasting accuracy and reporting health.