Senior Project Cost Analyst

Job Summary

The Project Cost Accountant is an analyst role in our Program Planning & Controls (PP&C) team supporting the operations team in controlling and analyzing project costs, reporting and modeling, and the finance team in forecasting, regulatory reporting, and cash planning.

This position is part of a global team using earned value management to operate projects, evaluate risks and opportunities, forecast cash and revenue for complex, large-scale projects in a dynamic

environment. Specializing in running and enhancing reporting systems to facilitate the production of information, budgeting analysis, forecasting analysis, variance analysis, variance commentary, reporting and reviews, and presentation and project preparation contributing to the productivity of other business functions and decision-making activities.

Specializes in running and enhancing reporting systems to facilitate the production of information, budgeting analysis, forecasting analysis, variance analysis, variance commentary, reporting and reviews, and presentation and project preparation.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the project operations team: develop&forecastETC, manage budget allocation, revenue and cash flow, andmonthly financial reporting.
• Serve as a key point of contact forprogram directors,ensuringtimelyand clear communicationregardingproject status, risks, and changes.
• Worksin accordance withearned value methodologies for revenue, cost, and schedule changes, baselines, and forecasts,developsWork Breakdown Structures (WBS), forecasts estimate to completion (ETC), and estimates at completion (EAC).
• Supports internal and external audits.
• Monitoringand analyzing project costs,identifyingvariances, and working with the team to address them.
• Participatein solving problems,evaluatingrisk mitigation strategies, andexecution plans alongside the operations team.
• Help implement andmaintainaccountingprocesses and tools to manage project costs, schedules, and risks supportingASC606compliance, businessobjectives, andprocess improvements.
• Understand all cost,revenue, and cash mechanisms for aproject contract; willingness to mentor junior team members.
• Create, update, and monitor billing, cash receipts,and cost models for multiple programs.
• Have a strong understandingof how to useSAP, Tableau, Excel, and Anaplanasit appliesinour financial systems.
• Understands the financial impacts of changes to detailed integrated schedules, works in close collaboration with the technical leads and project managers.
• Monitorsand analyzes Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to ensure timelinessandaccuracy.
• Prepares financial analysesand reports for internal stakeholders and management review meetings.
• Supportsthe business development team withproposal development activities.
• Enhancingreporting tofacilitatethe production of information, budgeting analysis, forecasting analysis, variance analysis, variance commentary, reporting and reviews, and presentation and project preparation.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Four-year college degree, preferably in finance or accounting. OR equivalent years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Five(5)+years of relevant experience.
• Strong financial analytical skills includinga firm understanding of how costsflowthe P&L.
• Ability tofollow costs through a financial system, evaluate the inputs, and analyze the results.
• Present findingstovarious levels of the organization, including operations teams and executives.
• Experienced withSAPERP, Anaplan,Tableau, andpowerBI.
• Good working knowledge of personal computers and spreadsheet applications isrequired.
• Ability to prioritize, complete multiple tasks, and work under deadlines.

Cost accounting, cost modeling, and project scheduling experience are a plus

As a global company, our business operations span multiple time zones. This role requires flexibility, including occasional availability outside of your ordinary working hours to respond to critical issues or business needs.

The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need.