Project Finance Manager

Location: Hamilton, ON, CA

Operating Sector: Finance

Aecon delivers complex infrastructure projects that connect communities and power future generations. This role focuses on overseeing financial administration for a major project, ensuring financial objectives are met and accounting procedures are carried out correctly.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Director, the Project Finance Manager will be responsible for financial administration including reporting, budgeting, forecasting and day‑to‑day transactions on an assigned Major Project.

• Oversight of finance activities within a business unit or functional area, including financial reporting, budgeting, and taxation.
• Coordinate close‑out processes 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 and manage internal control procedures.
• Coordinate and manage internal and external audits.
• Develop annual budgets and quarterly forecasts in concert with 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 compliance with IFRS and Aecon policies.
• Enhance applicable finance processes and support improvement initiatives to achieve financial goals and improve efficiency.
• Mentor and develop finance team.
• Build strong networks across 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.

• 5 years of professional finance experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Degree in Accounting or Business Management 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 (written and oral).
• Strong knowledge of financial management.
• 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.
• Security clearance and background checks required.

Reason for Vacancy: New

Pay Range: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

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.