Senior Financial Analyst - Opertnl Fin

Job Details
Division:
Canada - Toronto
Project Location(s):
Toronto, ON M4C 1M5 CAN
Job Type:
Regular
Job Classification:
Experienced
Education:
Bachelors Degree
Job Family:
Finance
Compensation:
Salaried Exempt
Position Description:Provide financial leadership across Operational Finance and General & Administrative (G&A) functions. Depending on business needs, may support Operational Finance activities, lead G&A finance functions, or both.As strategic business partner to Financial Managers, senior leadership, and project operations leaders lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and complex financial analysis activities. Deliver actionable insights, support informed decision-making, and identify opportunities to enhance operational performance, improve profitability, optimize margins, increase financial efficiency, and support cost optimization initiatives.
Annual base salary range for this position may be CA$120,000 to CA$130,000, depending on experience and fit.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities
Lead and support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting activities for assigned profit centers, business locations, and/or General & Administrative (G&A) functions.
Manage and review complex account analyses, reconciliations, and month-end close activities to confirm financial accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
Analyze financial trends, risks, and key performance drivers to support operational and strategic decision‑making.
Prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, analysis, and actionable insights to Financial Managers and Operational leadership. Conduct ad‑hoc analysis as requested.
Develop and deliver training programs to educate Finance and Operations teams on departmental processes and updates to policies, procedures, and regulations.
Oversee Financial outputs to ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and external regulatory requirements.
Coordinate and support internal and external audits and contribute to financial risk management efforts.
Foster high‑performing Finance team through leadership, training, coaching, mentoring, and identifying employee development opportunities.
Provide performance feedback and contribute to annual performance evaluations and talent development initiatives, using talent management systems.
Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, analytics, and reporting, including use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and decision support.
Collaborate effectively with Finance, Operations, and corporate stakeholders to support cross‑functional initiatives and business objectives.
Engage with external organizations to maintain industry knowledge and represent company.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
Assignment-Based Focus AreasSpecific responsibilities will vary by assignment and may evolve over time based on business needs and individual development.
Operational Finance
Partner with Financial Managers to support financial reporting and analysis for assigned profit centers, business locations, and business segments.
Lead or support profit planning, forecasting, project reviews, and profitability improvement initiatives through analysis of operational and financial performance trends to enhance business performance, optimize margins, and mitigate operational risk.
Review and validate cost reports for accurate, complete, and timely financial status reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
Support cash management and working capital initiatives.
G&A Finance Lead
Lead development and ongoing management of G&A budgets and forecasts for assigned offices, regions, or support functions.
Perform detailed G&A variance, cost driver, and overhead analysis to identify cost optimization opportunities.
Lead and support G&A standardization, reporting enhancement, and cost efficiency initiatives.
Develop and present G&A financial reports and dashboards to leadership.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required;
Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred or commitment to pursue, with minimum of 6 years of related experience in accounting, financial analysis, operational finance, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
knowledge of International Accounting Standards (IAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation System (FARS), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations preferred
Construction or related industry experience, preferred
Knowledge of company, Federal, State, and local regulations, and financial policies
Demonstrate leadership skills with ability to mentor and delegate responsibilities
Advanced analytical skills to assess financial data, interpret trends, and identify inconsistencies
Understand cash flow management and working capital optimization principles
Experience driving process improvement, operational efficiency, and reporting enhancements
Ability to implement innovative technologies (e.G., Artificial Intelligence (AI)) and guide teams to adopt changes
Ability to implement and support policies, procedures, and internal controls that ensure compliance and minimize financial risk
Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, independent decision‑making, and ability to resolve complex financial and operational matters
Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and work across functions and organizational levels
Professional verbal and written communication skills with ability to explain financial concepts to non‑technical audiences
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and accurate with ability to managing concurrent multiple tasks and meet deadlines for self and team
Ability to provide constructive performance feedback and provide developmental guidance to team members and direct reports
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
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.
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