Manager Finance & Commercial Risk

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of all district financial reporting, including monthly operations reporting, quarterly financial reporting, mid-year/year-end business planning, district review, and financial accounting year-end; delegates tasks and responsibilities to ensure all is completed accurately and within deadlines in accordance with legislative, contract terms, and PCL policy and procedures.
• Implements, monitors, and ensures adherence to district/company policies and procedures to ensure the continued effectiveness of the district.
• Acts as the district chief security officer (CSO) and is responsible for ensuring the district meets the security requirements of federal government contracts.
• Acts as the district compliance officer (DCO) by implementing procedures, programs, audits and controls, and training and education programs at the district level, as directed by the Doing Business with US Governments (DBUSG) policy.
• Provides notifications to applicable contracts in accordance with DBUSG policy prior to submitting a bid or proposal. Provides periodic reporting to the government chief commercial officer (GCCO) respecting regulatory compliance issues involved in the performance of a contract, if awarded.
• Ensures accuracy of ad hoc reports prepared for district management and various other stakeholders as required.
• Evaluates, coordinates, and ensures insurance, bonding, and other performance securities are being met to satisfy contract and corporate requirements as necessary.
• Assists in the preparation of contract documents; ensures agreements are executed.
• Responsible for all district planning processes.
• Manages all financial and/or business-related issues as required.
• Oversees the preparation of insurance, subcontractor default insurance (SDI), and legal claims to maximize claim recovery in accordance with policy.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a related discipline.
• Accounting designation an asset.
• 12 years of progressive accounting experience in the construction or a related industry with 4 years of exposure to risk management and legal issues preferred. On-site project experience an asset.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience involving managing the Finance and Commercial Risk department. Strong financial management acumen; advanced knowledge of accounting procedures and protocols, budget administration and financial forecasting, analysis, and reporting.
• Understands and complies with all labor agreements, government legislation, and PCL policies and procedures, and can influence district strategy and translate into objectives.
• Advanced knowledge of government legislation regarding payroll, accounting, and applicable generally accepted accounting practices and standards.
• Expert understanding of lien rights.
• Intermediate ability to draft/review and negotiate various forms of contract language, as required.
• Advanced knowledge of bid and contract securities and insurance as they relate to risk management, claims management, pricing, and accounting.
• Advanced risk interpretation, negotiation skills, and strategic thinking to ensure PCL interests are protected in all contractual and subcontract agreements.
• Advanced knowledge of contract/construction law in relation to tender documents, project contracts, and claims management.