About the Role
The Finance Manager oversees the Finance, Accounting, and Cost departments and serves as the primary liaison to Turner’s local profit center projects. The role is responsible for profit center financial reporting and financial risk management to ensure adherence to company policy and procedure and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Responsibilities
- Create a supportive environment to develop high-performing finance teams, provide professional development opportunities, and engage in coaching and mentoring relationships.
- Lead Finance and other related team members, provide timely performance feedback, and contribute to performance appraisals during the annual performance cycle utilizing talent management systems.
- Develop and deliver training to educate staff members regarding related department processes.
- Provide financial and business decision leadership for core business activities and development of new business opportunities.
- Work closely with the profit center executive team as an advisor, counselor, and highly valued partner.
- Collaborate with the general manager on the execution of business strategies, providing support as necessary for key business decisions.
- Actively participate in monthly Executive VP strategy and operating meetings.
- Collaborate with the leadership team on the development and preparation of annual profit plans and forecasting reports.
- Develop, analyze, and present periodic financial statements and reports for the profit center.
- Improve systems, processes, and procedures to effectively support the profit center, leaders, and finance as a whole.
- Lead cash management and profit enhancement initiatives.
- Ensure required bonding and insurance is obtained and maintained as required.
- Assist the Tax department with local municipality tax issues.
- Oversee billing issuance, collection, and overdue receivables.
- Manage financial compliance to ensure rigorous and ethical standards of compliance with external requirements (e.g., GAAP, IAS, FARS, ERISA, IRS) and internal company policies (Accounting, Risk Management and Cost).
- Drive focus on financial risk management and support the development and implementation of policies/procedures, ensuring clear and concise communication of standards to internal constituents.
- Actively promote Turner through involvement in outside organizations.
- Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited degree program with a minimum of 10 years of related experience in project or construction finance supporting field operations.
- If the Bachelor’s Degree is not in Finance or Accounting or a related finance field, completion of, or a commitment to pursue within one year, an approved accounting certificate (e.g., post baccalaureate coursework or an accredited certification program such as CMA, CFA, or among others) or advanced business degree (e.g., MBA or Finance related Master’s Degree) is required.
- Comprehensive knowledge of accounting implications of various contract terms.
- Keen analytical ability required to review, assess, and interpret trends of large quantities of disparate financial data and audit and prepare forecasts with a focus on risk management.
- Experience with financial oversight, monitoring, and strategic financial planning.
- Must keep abreast of current financial industry trends and updates.
- Operate at an accelerated performance level with the ability to prioritize many simultaneous complex and competing demands, activities, requests, and short-cycle deadlines for self and team.
- Proficient computer skills, financial system applications (e.g., SAP), and Microsoft Office suite of applications with advanced MS Excel skills.
- Prioritize simultaneous competing demands, activities, requests, and short-cycle deadlines for self and team.
- Management experience required with the ability to observe performance, identify areas of development, and effectively provide performance feedback.
- Executive-level presence with professional written and verbal skills.
- Ability to work across functional lines and all levels within the organization.
- True collaborator, maintain a balanced view of the business and effectively challenge senior management, providing candid, honest assessments.
- Presentation skills with the ability to negotiate, influence, and engage others at the executive level.
- Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to offer ideas, options, and opinions and focus on fostering change.
- Lead by example and set standards for performance and behavior; act with integrity and professionalism, strong dedication to developing high-performance teams.
- Active participant in community and industry-related activities.
- Monthly travel as required by business needs.
Skills
- Finance
- Accounting
- Cost management
- Financial reporting
- Financial risk management
- GAAP
- SAP
- Microsoft Office Suite
- MS Excel
- Team leadership
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Performance feedback
- Talent management
- Training development
- Business decision making
- Strategic planning
- Forecasting
- Cash management
- Compliance management
- Negotiation
- Influence
- Presentation skills
Location
- Vancouver
- Toronto
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-site
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Minimum of 10 years of related experience in project or construction finance supporting field operations
- Management experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program
- Accounting certificate (e.g., post baccalaureate coursework or an accredited certification program such as CMA, CFA, or among others)
- Advanced business degree (e.g., MBA or Finance related Master’s Degree)
Salary/Compensations
- CA150,000 to CA$170,000
Benefits
- Access to practical tools and resources including a work phone, laptop, and safety gear.
- Summer Fridays (early dismissals during the summer months on Fridays where applicable).
- Invitations to participate in company events and activities.
- Hard and soft skills training programs.
- Guaranteed End of Year Premium Pay.
- Business travel support provided (as required).
- Thorough benefits program including Healthcare and Dental Coverage, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching, and much more.
About the Company
- Turner Construction Company is a North America–based construction services firm with operations across Asia, India, and Europe.
- Founded in 1902, it is guided by values of active caring, teamwork, integrity, and commitment, with more than 120 years of impact on skylines and the industry.
- With over 16,000 employees, Turner delivers approximately $29 billion in annual construction across 1,500+ projects, specializing in large, complex builds and advancing innovation and new technologies.
- Its work spans healthcare, education, commercial, aviation, and infrastructure sectors.
- In Canada, where it has operated for more than 50 years, Turner employs nearly 1,000 people and generates close to $1 billion in annual revenue.
- With over 930 professionals, the company plays a key role in the industry while supporting communities through local projects, partnerships, and volunteer efforts.
- Turner is committed to quality, safety, inclusion, and building lasting value for the communities it serves.
Equal Opportunity
- Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Accommodations are available, including for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process, upon request.
