Assistant Manager, Finance and Commercial Risk
About The Position
The Finance & Commercial Risk team plays a critical role in supporting operational and strategic decision-making, ensuring financial accuracy, managing commercial and contractual risk, and partnering closely with leadership to drive strong business outcomes. The Assistant Manager, Finance & Commercial Risk supports financial and commercial risk activities across the district. This role contributes to financial performance, risk management, contract compliance, contract negotiation, and claims management. The ideal candidate works closely with operations and leadership to support business outcomes, proactively identify risk, and contribute to the execution of financial and commercial practices. This role is suited for a professional who can support contract review processes, articulate commercial considerations, contribute to negotiations to protect PCL’s interests, and analyze and develop strategies to optimize PCL’s financial performance and commercial outcomes.
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, commercial risk, or related areas
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
- Knowledge of financial reporting and risk analysis
- Working understanding of contracts, insurance, and compliance
- Ability to support contract interpretation and negotiation
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to legal, contractual, commercial risk, or claims-related matters preferred
- Experience supporting teams or informal leadership responsibilities
- Construction or related industry experience preferred
- CPA or equivalent designation preferred
Responsibilities
- Support operations and leadership in planning, decision-making, and performance outcomes
- Contribute to development of the finance and commercial risk team
- Participate in leadership development and critical thinking initiatives
- Contribute to financial reporting, forecasting, and business planning processes
- Support monitoring of cash flow and working capital
- Assist in maintaining accuracy and integrity of financial information
- Support financial due diligence and prequalification to verify stakeholder financial capacity
- Identify and evaluate commercial risks across the project lifecycle and escalate as appropriate
- Support contract reviews, drafting, and negotiation activities
- Articulate contractual risk positions and participate in negotiating appropriate resolutions with owners, subcontractors, and partners
- Participate in bid reviews to assess risks and opportunities
- Support administration of insurance and bonding requirements to meet contractual and corporate requirements
- Contribute to claims management activities
- Assist in maintaining compliance with policies and regulations
- Support financial and operational controls and audit processes
- Contribute to adherence to policies and best practices
- Participate in process improvement initiatives, standardization, and adoption of tools and technology
Benefits
- Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
- Annual discretionary performance bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
- Paid parental leave and family care support
- Career growth pathways, leadership development, and mentorship programs
- Access to PCL’s College of Construction and ongoing professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
