Head of Finance (Full-Time)

Weeks Marine - Dredging

Department: Operational Finance

Market: Marine

Employment Type: Full Time

As a Financial Manager, 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 Manager position requires strong leadership skills, relentless ambition for continuous improvement, and polished technical and soft skills.

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. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of power generation and delivery, OGC, and large scale infrastructure projects. We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, mining, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence

This position will be in Covington, Louisiana but will be expected to visit projects and their teams on an as-needed basis, potentially up to 25%.

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.

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.

5-10 years of financial/data analysis or public accounting experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or an equivalent degree

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

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%)

Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

Work overtime and weekends as required.

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.

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