Description:
Worksite location: 18212 East Petroleum Dr., Baton rouge, LA 70809
Job title: Cost Control Accountant
Estimated Start date: ASAP
Hours per week: 40
What are the shift hours and time zone 8-5 m-f
Duration of assignment: 16 months
Onsite Position/Hybrid/Remote Onsite
Worksite location: 18212 East Petroleum Dr., Baton rouge, LA 70809
Working Conditions (ex. Office, Warehouse, etc.): Office
OSHA PPE If yes, what PPE No
Will they be working with Chemicals If so what chemicals: No
Is this a Safety Sensitive Position No
If heights, how high No
If driving, what will they be driving No
If lifting how many pounds No
Top 3 Must-Have Skills
5 years %2B cost control/financial background
Google Suite applications
organized structured
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What value do you bring to the table
Is this position likely to convert to a full-time role with unsure at this time
Will the interview process be an In-person or Teams conference Either
Highest Level of Education Required for this Position: Bachelor's/Associate degree or 5 years experience
Job Description:
Turnaround Cost Controller
Role Objective
To provide real-time cost visibility, budgeting accuracy, and financial discipline during the planning and execution phases of a scheduled plant turnaround. This role bridges the gap between field execution and corporate accounting.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Turnaround Planning
Budget Development: Assist the TAR Manager in creating detailed cost estimates based on the work scope.
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Establish the WBS and cost codes to ensure every dollar spent is tracked to a specific piece of equipment or task.
Contract Review: Review commercial terms for vendors and contractors to understand rate structures (ST, OT, DT) and equipment rentals.
Execution Phase (The "Heat" of the TAR)
Daily Cost Tracking: Collect and validate daily "lemons" (Labor, Equipment, Material) from contractors.
Burn Rate Analysis: Compare actual daily spend against the planned baseline to identify overruns immediately.
Accruals: Prepare daily/weekly financial accruals for the corporate finance team.
Change Order Management: Evaluate the cost impact of "discovery work" and ensure proper authorization before spend occurs.
Post-Turnaround & Reporting
Final Cost Report: Reconcile all invoices against field-verified data to produce a final expenditure report.
Variance Analysis: Explain why the event went over or under budget (e.g., "Scope creep in Unit 3 led to a 10% overrun").
Benchmarking: Capture data to improve the accuracy of the next TAR cycle.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Category Requirements
Technical Mastery of Excel (Pivot Tables, Vlookups), SAP/Oracle, and Primavera P6.
Experience 5%2B years in industrial construction or maintenance, specifically within petrochem or refining.
Soft Skills High pressure tolerance, "assertive diplomacy" when dealing with contractors, and extreme attention to detail.