Cost Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY: Cost Analyst

The Cost Analyst position supports project teams by analyzing cost and revenue data in order to provide timely & reliable financial information that is meaningful to project management, business units and the organization as a whole. The Cost Analyst must be a flexible and adaptable team player, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides analytics of the financial status of construction projects to measure profitability, manage risk, and facilitate project planning strategy and decision making
• Assists with project start-up by identifying financial deliverables and developing baseline budget
• Actively participates in the change management and monthly forecasting processes
• Aids with external customer requirements such as owner reporting, subcontractor challenges, and joint venture reporting
• Supports business unit and corporate objectives and provides over-site for compliance of Barton Malow policies and procedures
• Has an understanding and awareness of accounts payable and receivable
• Identifies risk and opportunity by in-depth review and understanding of monthly forecast
• Balances the project financials with accurate accruals and cash management
• Provides oversight for compliance of BMC best practices, policies and procedures (internal audit)
• Collaborates with project personnel to prepare all required internal project reports
• Coordinates with owner to develop required reports based on project data
• Completes adhoc reporting as necessary

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (*Essential Requirements):

• 5-10 years relevant experience*
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred*
• Strong skills in MS Office skills, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer*
• Strong skills in Bluebeam, Clearstory, Box, Textura, SAP
• Advanced math/accounting skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with all members of the team including contractors, architects and owners*
• Effective time management, organization skills and attention to detail. Ability to multi-task, prioritize activities and work under pressure.
• Results-oriented and ability to take initiative
• Capacity to analyze large and disparate amounts of data and efficiently come to a conclusion
• Relevant understanding of construction management principles and processes
• Understanding and awareness of A/P and A/R
• Ability to work on-site and/or office