Position Title:  Project Finance Senior Manager

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?  

Reporting directly to the Director, Finance, the Senior Manager, Project Finance will have a comprehensive knowledge of Aecon Nuclear administrative operations, mentor staff in the management of accounting practices, complete financial reporting, and oversee all Finance and Accounting processes on site for the Darlington New Nuclear Program (DNNP).  

This position will work closely with the DNNP Integrated Project Delivery Project Directors and project teams, as well as the client, OPG.  

What You’ll Do Here:  

• Provides financial reporting to meet customer, partner, and site team requirements 

• Reviews monthly project forecasts, manages the month-end close deliverables for the Aecon-managed General Partnerships, and facilitates month-end and ongoing project reporting as required 

• Participates in Quarterly forecasts / Annual Business Plans / Budgets 

• Reviews partner invoices for completion and accurate costing, oversees billings to the client 

• Helps resolve any disputed billings and takes steps necessary to ensure the timely release of payments from the client 

• Ensures job costs are monitored and forecasted 

• Responsible for foreign exchange projection and initiating any hedges or Letters of Credit required in conjunction with the Aecon Treasury team 

• Participates in the gathering of financial information needed for claims or change order requests 

• Reviews contracts and changes for commercial terms, including insurance requirements and provides advice on how to mitigate risk in these areas 

• Supports GP Project management with strategic planning and business case analysis 

• Delivers monthly project financial updates in leadership forums 

• Responsible for reviewing cash flow forecasts with site teams and GP partner finance teams 

• Identifying efficiencies, enhancing processes and working files to provide high-quality, timely information  

• Mentoring Project Finance team and junior staff 

• GP Project finance and Payroll staff 

What You Bring to the Team:  

• Post-secondary school education in business or equivalent experience 

• Advanced working knowledge of an ERP and Excel, with experience with SAP an asset 

• Completion of a post-secondary degree and Accounting Designation  

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of post-qualification related experience, ideally in the construction and/or manufacturing industry. 

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, including technical accounting and reporting requirements. 

• The right individual for this role will have strong leadership skills, be a highly motivated, team-oriented person who enjoys building relationships and working with Operations teams towards a common goal. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) are extremely important in this role. 

• Customers, suppliers, GP partners 

• External Auditors (Financial, ISO, etc.) 

Reason for vacancy: New   

Pay range: $120,000 - $140,000.  

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.    

We strongly encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply to work with us on the Darlington New Nuclear Project. At Aecon, Indigenous is an umbrella term for First Nations (status and non-status), Metis and Inuit.  

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. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, 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.