Manager, Finance

What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, the Finance Manager will be responsible for financial administration including reporting, budgeting, forecasting and day‑to‑day transactions to ensure that the financial objectives are met and accounting procedures are carried out.

• Oversight of finance activities within a business unit or functional area, including financial reporting, budgeting, taxation;
• Coordinate the close‑off process and prepare monthly consolidated financial statements and related schedules & notes;
• Consolidate joint arrangements for financial statement preparation;
• Work effectively with, influence and support project teams, joint arrangements & JV partners;
• Implement & manage internal control procedures;
• Coordinate & manage internal and external audits;
• Develop annual budgets and quarterly forecasts in concert with the respective business partners;
• Investigate and analyze departmental variances from budgets/forecast on a monthly/quarterly basis, working closely with business partners;
• Support accounting research to provide recommendations, ensuring that the company complies with IFRS and Aecon policies and procedures;
• Enhance applicable finance processes and support process improvement initiatives to achieve financial goals and improve efficiency and profitability;
• Build a strong network across various teams to handle a wide range of analytical and operational issues;
• Support preparation of financial presentations & analyses for the leadership team;
• Support preparation of ad‑hoc financial analyses (including “what‑if” scenario analysis) as required to support business partners.

• 10+ years of professional finance experience, preferably in the construction or infrastructure industry;
• Degree in Accounting or Business Management (required);
• Accounting designation – CPA or CA (required);
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and percentage‑of‑completion accounting;
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a leadership capacity;
• Strong planning and organizational skills;
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute multiple tasks under pressure;
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral);
• Strong knowledge of financial management (required);
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment;
• Must be able to multitask in a fast‑paced environment within a small team.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA) and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.