THE WORK:
• You'll develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and estimate-at-completion projections throughout the project lifecycle.
• You'll monitor project expenditures and analyze budget performance against approved funding.
• You'll prepare routine cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and executive project financial summaries.
• You'll support project managers with cost forecasting, contingency management, and financial decision-making.
• You'll evaluate project trends, change orders, and potential cost impacts to identify risks and opportunities.
• You'll assist in the preparation and review of project authorization packages, budget revisions, and funding requests.
• You'll support project controls activities by integrating cost and schedule information to improve forecasting accuracy.
• You'll maintain project cost documentation and ensure compliance with client financial controls and governance requirements.
• You'll participate in project meetings and communicate cost performance, financial risks, and recommended corrective actions.
• You'll promote continuous improvement of cost management processes, reporting, and project controls practices.

Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.

With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business-related field or six (6) years of equivalent related work experience, in addition to the minimum experience requirement, may be substituted for a degree
• Minimum 7-10 years of professional experience in project cost analysis, project controls, or capital project financial management supporting utility or large infrastructure capital projects
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, change management, and estimate-at-completion methodologies
• Experience interpreting project financial information and communicating cost performance to project leadership
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
• Preferred bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Experience supporting electric transmission and substation capital programs with an EPC firm
• Experience with SAP, Maximo, Power BI, Primavera P6, Cognos, or similar enterprise project controls systems
• Understanding of earned value management principles and integrated cost and schedule reporting
• Familiarity with utility capital governance processes and financial controls
• Professional certifications such as AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP), AACE Certified Cost Technician (CCT), or other relevant project controls certifications are preferred

$147,000 - $189,000 a year

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia or Washington as set forth below.

Accenture I&CP offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer match; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off and holidays; paid maternity and parental caregiver leave; adoption and surrogacy assistance; supplemental insurance plans; an employee assistance program; legal resources; and identity theft protection.

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