What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Knickerbocker Group Inc?
Are you a numbers-driven problem solver with a knack for turning data into actionable insights? Do you love the challenge of uncovering trends and improving operational efficiency in the fast-paced world of construction? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Were looking for a Financial Analyst to join our innovative team and with offices in Boothbay, Portland, and soon Brunswick, this position is flexible and can work in any of these locations.
What Youll Do: As a key member of our finance team, youll take on both traditional residential construction accounting and cutting-edge data analysis. Your financial expertise will help drive operational improvements by:
- Providing critical financial support for ongoing operations, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.
- Conducting deep dives into job costs, identifying key trends, and delivering recommendations to improve efficiency.
- Creating and presenting forward-thinking analytics that inform business decisions and shape future actions.
- Assisting department leaders with tools and reports that enable agile decision-making and responsive strategy adjustments.
- Building and maintaining databases on everything from employee benefits to sales history and job performance.
- Designing impactful reports and presentations to support core operational areas like design, construction, property management, and procurement.
- Supporting audits and assisting with payroll, A/R, A/P, G/L, and client invoicing as needed.
Why This Role is Perfect for You:
- Flexibility: Choose to work from our offices in Boothbay, Portland, or Brunswick, offering the work-life balance you need.
- Impact: Your insights and recommendations will directly shape operational strategies and drive the success of the company.
- Innovation: This role offers the chance to be creative with data mining, building databases, and crafting unique presentations that influence key business decisions.
- Growth: Be part of a dynamic, growing company with endless opportunities for professional development.
Who Were Looking For:
- A bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 5 years of hands-on experience in accounting, ideally with a focus on construction accounting, GL and job costing.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and interpreting financial statements.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems (Acumatica Cloud ERP is a plus).
- A team player with strong forensic accounting skills, who can think outside the box to solve complex problems.
Knickerbocker Group is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive health coverage: Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance, with the majority of premiums covered by the company.
- Health savings: HSA option available to help you save for medical expenses.
- Retirement planning: 401K plan options with an automatic 3% weekly employer contribution after one year.
- Security for the unexpected: Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, plus optional supplemental life insurance.
- Support when needed: Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support.
- Ownership opportunities: Be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
- Time to recharge: Generous paid time off, holidays, and a comprehensive parental leave policy.
- Invest in your growth: Generous reimbursement for continuing education and professional licensing.
- Pet-friendly perks: Employer-sponsored pet insurance to keep your furry family members covered.
- Flexibility: Enjoy workplace flexibility to support a balanced lifestyle.
Join Us! If youre an experienced financial professional with a passion for data analysis and construction accounting, this is your chance to make a real impact. Apply now and be part of a forward-thinking team that values creativity, innovation, and flexibility.
Culture at KG
As a 100% employee-owned company, we value balancetime with family, community involvement, and embracing all that Maine has to offer. Knickerbocker Group has been repeatedly recognized as a Best Place to Work in Maine and as Best Architect and Best Builder by Down East magazine. If you're excited to join a dynamic team working on top-tier residential and commercial projects, this is the place for you!
About Knickerbocker Group
Knickerbocker Group is a 100% employee-owned, award-winning design-build firm specializing in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, property management, and construction services for custom homes and commercial spaces across Maine. With offices in Boothbay, Portland, and soon Brunswick, we are a passionate team dedicated to creativity and craftsmanship from design to field execution. Our Maine-rooted, nationally recognized work is driven by continuous learning, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to refining the design-build process. With nearly 50 years of experience, we deliver top-tier service in a flexible, dynamic, and fun work environment that inspires innovation and impact.
Knickerbocker Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.