Finance Analyst - Northern California
The Finance Analyst at Confidential Client is an entry-level role responsible for supporting financial and accounting functions on large-scale construction projects ranging from $1 million to $4 billion. Key responsibilities include cost control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting, and compliance, working closely with operations teams to ensure accurate project financial management. This role is based in Northern California with some travel to project sites and offers an opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects while developing financial expertise in a dynamic environment.
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Position Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Finance Analyst to support project accounting and financial management for heavy civil and infrastructure projects across Northern California. This role focuses on project-level accounting and finance functions—cost control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, human capital management, forecasting, and month-end reporting. You will work closely with operations and project management teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.
District Overview
The role supports projects across Northern California (water/wastewater, transportation, roadways, earthmoving, and power). The position is based in Suisun, CA and may require travel to regional job sites.
What You’ll Do
- Recognize the importance of being a team player and adapt to project needs
- Build strong working relationships with Operations and Project Management
- Support payroll and HR workflows: hiring, transfers, terminations, and payroll processing
- Process and control procurement workflows: vendor invoices, purchase orders, and AP controls
- Assist with intercompany/client billing and timely invoice documentation
- Review costs, budget structure, quantity claiming, and exception reports for accuracy
- Identify and adjust forecast and budget issues; help ensure correct recognition of cost and revenue
- Contribute to month-end close and prepare financial reporting packages for project management
- Provide responsive, first-rate customer service to internal partners
- Maintain organized work practices, clear communication, and strong time management
- Follow corporate compliance programs and implement EEO/labor law requirements at the project level
Qualifications
- 0–1 years of financial or data analysis experience (entry-level)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, or equivalent
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 (as listed in the source)
- Internship experience preferred
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs preferred), Word and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize discrepancies
- Effective oral and written communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
- Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and commitment to continuous improvement
- Ability to travel up to 25%
- Must have a valid Driver’s License and be able to access all parts of a construction site in varying climates
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Compensation & Benefits
- Base compensation: $70,460 - $81,640 per year (actual compensation dependent on experience, education, skillset, and location)
- Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, voluntary wellness and EAP programs, life insurance, disability, retirement with matching, and paid time off.
Additional Information
- Regular, reliable attendance and the ability to meet deadlines on schedule are required
- Work may require overtime and weekend hours as project needs dictate
- This position follows Confidential Client’s safety and site access policies; all employees must perform work safely and follow instructions, signage, and equipment policies
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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