About the role:As a Project Cost Lead, you will lead complex cost management and financial analysis activities for projects. You will apply deep cost expertise and broad business knowledge to support decision-making, optimize financial performance, and address complex, non-standard issues. You will be an important contributor in critical environments and may provide team leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance.
You will report to the Director of Project Excellence and be located at the Rock Hill location and can work in a hybrid environment.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead and independently perform advanced cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities for complex programs.
- Analyze monthly departmental budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls and financial discipline.
- Compile and interpret detailed accounting records and financial data to determine funding and resource requirements.
- Direct the preparation and review of cost and budget reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies and regulations.
- Consult with managers and project team members to ensure budget adjustments align with approved program changes and evolving priorities.
- Examine budget estimates for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to procedures; recommend corrective actions as needed.
- Interpret budget directives and recommend or implement policies and best practices to perform those directives.
- Align appropriations for specific programs with broader funding allocations, including contingency and emergency funding needs.
- Perform advanced cost-benefit and financial analyses to compare operating scenarios, evaluate funding requests, and assess alternative approaches.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant cost analysis, finance, accounting, or Project Controls experience.
We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be 103,200 to 129,000.
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Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:- Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
- Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
- 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
- Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
- Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
- Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
- Employee Referral Program
