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Description

ABOUT US

Okland is a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more than 1,300 team members, delivering complex projects across healthcare, semiconductor, higher education, sports, hospitality, and other specialized markets. Founded in 1918 in Salt Lake City, we have grown for more than a century and operate throughout Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.

What Makes Okland Different?

We Create Remarkable Experiences

We believe how we build is just as important as what we build, and we approach every relationship with care. From clients and trade partners to team members and communities, we focus on creating experiences that earn trust.

We Share Success

Okland combines the stability of family ownership with employee ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. This unique structure provides the long-term perspective, and values-driven leadership that have guided our company for generations, while giving team members the opportunity to share the success they help create.

We Build Better Together

Our culture is rooted in accountability, humility, and excellence. We challenge the status quo, empower problem-solving, and trust our teams to take ownership and act. We learn from one another and work toward shared goals to deliver meaningful work with lasting impact. We invest in the next generation of construction talent through apprenticeships, internships, and scholarships for our communities. By expanding access for women, underrepresented groups, and families of our craft workforce who are first-generation college students, we strengthen the future of construction.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Okland Construction is seeking a Senior Project Financial Analyst to serve as the primary financial business partner to a portfolio of Project Directors and major construction projects. In this high‑impact role, you will deliver proactive financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and strategic insights that strengthen project profitability and help leaders make informed decisions.

Acting as an extension of the project leadership team, you will analyze financial performance, identify risks early, uncover cost‑saving opportunities, and support strategic planning throughout the project lifecycle. Your expertise ensures Project Directors have complete visibility into the financial health of their projects, allowing them to focus on client relationships, project execution, and team leadership.

This role is ideal for a detail‑driven, analytical professional who thrives in a fast‑paced construction environment and enjoys partnering closely with operations and finance teams.

If you're known for driving outcomes and alignment, coaching and elevating others, and creating a remarkable experience for candidates and hiring managers, we want to talk to you. In this role, you'll drive strategy not through authority, but through trust and partnership. You will thrive in this role if you bring high emotional intelligence, a collaborative mindset, and a deep belief in continuous improvement—both in how we hire and how we lead.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

Financial Business Partnership

• Serve as the dedicated financial advisor for an assigned portfolio of Project Directors and projects.
• Build trusted relationships with project leadership teams.
• Participate in project financial reviews and strategy meetings.
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable business insights.
• Support Project Directors in achieving financial performance goals.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Develop and maintain project financial dashboards and executive‑level reporting.
• Analyze budgets, forecasts, commitments, and cost trends.
• Monitor financial performance against project goals and identify variances.
• Recommend corrective actions to improve financial outcomes.
• Prepare monthly financial summaries for Project Directors and executive leadership.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis to support project decisions.

Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Assist Project Directors with revenue forecasting.
• Support cost‑to‑complete forecasting and validate accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze labor productivity and cost performance.
• Evaluate contingency utilization and cash flow.
• Monitor overall project financial health.

Cost Optimization & Opportunities

• Identify opportunities to improve project profitability.
• Analyze cost trends and recommend efficiencies.
• Evaluate subcontractor and procurement impacts.
• Support value engineering and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Monitor financial risks and mitigation strategies.
• Flag potential financial issues before they impact project performance.

Data Integrity & Financial Governance

• Ensure project financial information is accurate, complete, and consistently reported.
• Validate budgets, commitments, change orders, and forecasts.
• Support financial audits and project reviews.
• Promote standardized financial processes across projects.
• Assist project teams with financial best practices.

Systems & Technology

• Become an advanced user of Autodesk Construction Cloud Cost Management.
• Utilize Power BI and other reporting tools to deliver actionable insights.
• Support implementation of new reporting capabilities.
• Recommend automation opportunities to improve reporting efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Director of Project Cost Systems to enhance financial processes and system functionality.

Collaboration

Partner closely with:

• Project Directors
• Project Managers
• Operations Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Project Controls
• Preconstruction & Estimating
• Business Intelligence
• Director of Project Cost Systems

YOU’RE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in construction finance, project controls, project management, or financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of construction project financials.
• Experience with project forecasting and cost reporting.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud Cost Management.
• Power BI reporting experience.
• ERP experience (Vista, CMiC, Oracle, SAP, or similar).
• Experience supporting commercial construction projects.
• Knowledge of earned value, productivity analysis, and forecasting methodologies.

Key Competencies

• Construction Financial Acumen
• Business Partnership
• Financial Analysis
• Forecasting & Planning
• Executive Reporting
• Cost Management
• Financial Risk Mitigation
• Strategic Thinking
• Data Visualization
• Process Improvement
• Decision Support
• Communication & Influence

Success Measures

• Improved forecast accuracy across assigned projects.
• Increased profitability through proactive financial recommendations.
• Reduced time Project Directors spend preparing financial reports.
• Enhanced visibility into project financial performance.
• Faster identification and resolution of financial risks.
• Increased adoption of standardized financial reporting.
• High satisfaction scores from Project Directors.
• Strengthening executive confidence in project financial data.

Reporting Structure

Reports To:

• Director of Project Cost Systems (preferred), or
• Director of Finance / Controller

Supports:

• Multiple Project Directors
• Regional Operations Leadership

WHAT WE OFFER

Culture & Recognition

Consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.

Pay, Ownership & Retirement

Weekly pay, competitive salary and bonus incentives, ESOP employee ownership, and an industry-leading 401(k) with a 6% employer match.

Benefits & Wellbeing

Free healthcare plan option plus medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid parental leave, financial wellness tools, Employee Assistance Program, and mental health support.

Perks & Projects

Rewards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, paid work anniversary sabbaticals, and award-winning projects recognized by AIA, ENR, and AGC.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

EEO STATEMENT

Okland is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, Okland also has a strong commitment to inclusion.

VISA AND SPONSORSHIP

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B Status, O -1, CPT, OT, etc.). Unless specifically stated in this job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.