Financial Analyst - Construction

Company Mission

• Clean Energy is changing the way the world fuels its vehicles. Reducing
• pollution from the transportation industry is an important goal for our nation,
• and we at Clean Energy know just how realistic and attainable that goal is with
• natural gas fuel.

Our company is an essential business and we are hiring!

• Our office is located on a beautiful campus in Newport
• Beach, California.

• Benefits Offered - 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D
• and a competitive salary of $80,000-$85,000.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be
• assigned.

• Monitor all financial components of engineering and construction CNG and LNG
• projects. Ability to work across departments to coordinate budgeting,
• forecasting, cost analysis, customer invoicing, and project cost reporting.

Assist accounting team with project financial close process.

• Assist project managers in activities concerned with the reporting and control
• of the construction process; contract amounts, work orders, change orders.

• Perform monthly variances analysis of actual to budgets results for monthly
• deliverables to senior management and Project Managers.

• Work with department heads and VP of Engineering and Construction to manage SG&A
• spending, identify problem areas and support financial aspects of new corporate
• directives.

Apply strong analytical skills to understand the root cause of variances.

• Experience using construction cost accounting and project management related
• software, including Microsoft D365 Projects Module and e-Builder. Continually
• design and implement reporting tools and process flows within these systems.

Participate in the creation of dashboard, Power BI reports and other KPIs

related to Engineering and Construction projects

• Continuously improve, automate and simplify processes to help drive better
• decision-making.

Proactively build and manage relationships with corporate department heads.

• Prepare and design ancillary business/financial models and other special
• projects as needed.

Ensure financial processes and reports meet corporate and industry guidelines.

• Prepare monthly reports and variance analyses for management review, participate
• in short- and long-range financial planning and forecasting, and prepare ad-hoc
• financial analyses and reports.

Additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
• essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative
• of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may
• be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
• functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; 3-5 years of related
• experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
• experience.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,
• professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups
• of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to
• establish strong relationships with others within and outside of the

organization

Mathematical Skills

• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial
• modeling, possess exceptional analytical skills and the ability to understand
• the impact of operations on our financial results.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete
• variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Computer Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel. Knowledge of Microsoft AX Projects
• Module preferred. E-Builder or related construction management software
• experiences a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following

behaviors

• Quality:  Consistently produces high quality work (accurate, neat, and
• thorough). Strives to improve productivity, processes and quality. Demonstrates
• strong knowledge and skills related to the job. Presents a professional image
• with dress, demeanor, and manners. Maintains clean work space, company equipment
• and company vehicles. Safety is a high priority; performs job safely.

• Communication: Communicates clearly, concisely, effectively, professionally and
• timely.

• Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills. Keeps others appropriately
• informed and shares ideas even when unpopular.  Listens to what others have to
• say.  Maintains open and active communication with colleagues. Effectively uses
• knowledge and experience in asking, probing, and anticipating issues to ensure
• quality is provided.

• Teamwork:  Fosters the spirit of working with each other.  Displays respect,
• courtesy, politeness, tact, and openness. Handles conflict in an appropriate and
• professional manner. Builds relationships, promotes cohesiveness, models
• collaboration with others.  Considers impact and issues for our customer and
• other departments.  Engages other impacted departments early for solutions.

• Persistence:  Develops workable alternatives and solutions. Exhibits persistence
• in following assignments through to completion. Promotes process improvements.

• Reliable:  Responds in a timely manner.  Is honest, ethical, value-driven and
• trustworthy. Keeps commitments made, completes assignments and meets deadlines.
• Accountable--Takes responsibility for own actions and performance. Meets
• attendance and punctuality guidelines. Available and accessible.

• Entrepreneurial:  Takes initiative and appropriate action.  Is engaged and
• committed to achieving the company’s mission. Pursues better ways to get things
• done and takes appropriate risks. Keeps up to date with competitor information
• and market trends. Controls costs and thinks in terms of profit, loss and added
• value. Is committed to the satisfaction of customers.

• Leadership:  Provides clear direction around a vision.  Creates actionable plans
• and is proactive & anticipatory.  Demonstrates innovative approaches and
• solutions.  Is an example for employees and others.  Accepts responsibility for
• individual and team performance.  Makes appropriate and timely decisions and
• takes action on decisions.   Sets clear and reasonable performance expectations.
• Motivates and empowers others.  Delegates tasks appropriately.  Recruits staff
• of a high caliber.  Provides feedback to subordinates that is timely and
• direct.  Recognizes subordinates for their contributions and effort. Encourages
• continuous growth and learning in others.  Shows respect for others and their
• ideas.  Helps others manage through change.

• Passion:  Is excited and creates enthusiasm about the company’s future.
• Promotes a sense of company pride.  Displays sense of pride in the department
• and its contributions.  Displays passion for the job.

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 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
• use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or
• hear.  The employee is frequently required to walk and sit.  The employee is
• occasionally required to stand.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move
• up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
• vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and
• ability to adjust focus. Always practice good judgment and refer to the safety
• guidelines.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
• an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
• perform the essential functions. Always practice good judgment and refer to the
• safety guidelines.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.