Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Analyst to join our team in Deerfield Beach, Florida. In this role, you will oversee the financial management of large-scale construction projects, ensuring accuracy in cost tracking, budgeting, and reporting. This position requires strong expertise in construction accounting and familiarity with industry-standard software to drive efficiency and maintain financial integrity.
Responsibilities:
• Monitor and analyze job costs for large-scale construction projects, identifying variances and trends to ensure financial accuracy.
• Prepare and maintain detailed Work-In-Progress (WIP) reports on a monthly basis, collaborating with project managers and the finance team.
• Develop and manage project budgets and financial forecasts, providing real-time insights to support decision-making.
• Handle construction draws and billing processes, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing in alignment with contract terms.
• Track and evaluate change orders, assessing their financial impacts and integrating them into forecasts and reports.
• Act as a key liaison between accounting teams, project managers, and clients, delivering clear and timely financial information.
• Utilize construction accounting software, such as Sage Intacct or similar tools, to maintain data integrity and streamline processes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial systems and processes, implementing improvements to boost efficiency and control.
• Reconcile accounts, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations, to ensure accuracy in financial records.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in construction accounting or job cost analysis.
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct, SAP, or comparable construction accounting platforms.
• Expertise in managing WIP schedules, budgeting, forecasting, and construction cost tracking.
• Familiarity with AIA billing formats and construction draw processes.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and general ledger management.