Cost Control Manager

Philly Shipyard

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Engineering.
  • 7+ years of experience in cost control or financial management, preferably in shipbuilding or manufacturing.
  • Strong understanding of HPSI cost structures.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP.
  • Experience in managing teams and cost control systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cost control for all shipbuilding projects, ensuring precise cost tracking and forecasting.
  • Prepare and analyze cost reports, focusing on variances.
  • Manage budget adjustments and coordinate with relevant stakeholders.
  • Support Make-or-Buy evaluations and maintain related logs.
  • Supervise and mentor Cost Analysts in cost tracking and reporting.
  • Collaborate with production management to reconcile various costs.
  • Prepare executive-level financial reports for the Director of Project Estimating.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
  • Work within a tobacco-free facility environment.
  • On-site, full-time position with safety considerations.
  • The role includes supervisory responsibilities over Cost Analysts.
Full Job Description
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Lead cost control activities for all shipbuilding projects, ensuring accurate cost tracking, reporting, and forecasting.
  • Manage preparation of cost reports, including variance analyses.
  • Control budget adjustments from approved make-or-buys, owner's change orders, and other budget transfers with relevant parties.
  • Support Make-or-Buy evaluations.
  • Maintain project change order logs.
  • Prepare T&M and Turnkey subcontractor accruals on a monthly basis.
  • Support the Director of Project Estimating and Cost Control in the preparation of executive-level financial summaries and presentations.
  • Ensure all cost reporting aligns with company policies, cost management standards, and audit requirements.
  • Supervise and mentor Cost Analysts and other staff in cost tracking, data analysis, and SAP reporting functions.
  • Partner with production management to reconcile labor, subcontractor, and material costs.
  • Participate in financial and operational audits, providing data and documentation as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and company objectives.

COMPETENCIES
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Advanced analytical and financial modeling capabilities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency with SAP, BI reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Integrity and commitment to company values.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position manages the Cost Analyst(s) and may supervise other financial support staff as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Duties are performed primarily in an office environment within a manufacturing facility. Environmental exposures are similar to those found in heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, and fumes. Work may occasionally take place outdoors and may involve exposure to inclement weather.

*Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO-FREE facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The role may require general lifting, carrying, bending, extended walking or standing, and other activities consistent with office and industrial environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time, on-site, safety-sensitive position. Standard work hours may vary by department and are determined by project schedules and operational needs.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Engineering.
  • 7+ years of experience in cost control, project accounting, or financial management in a construction, manufacturing, or shipbuilding environment.
  • Strong understanding of HPSI cost structures.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP.
  • Experience managing teams and developing cost control systems.
  • International and/or shipyard experience preferred.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of employees during employment shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such an individual.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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