Cost controller Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Cost accountant position in Va Beach! This position requires applying accounting principles to compile, depict, and process information. The position provides financial insight, prepares relevant reports, and maintains and readies business and financial transactions, all while working in accordance with company policies, procedures, and programs.

Job Duties :

Conduct thorough cost analyses of various business aspects, including construction costs, overhead expenses, and stored materials.

Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend strategies for cost optimization.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and monitor annual budgets.

Assist in preparing financial forecasts and variance analyses (including construction project revenue, margin, and cash flow) to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Support the month-end and year-end close process by performing account reconciliations and preparing journal entries.

Monitor financial trends and key performance indicators to identify opportunities

Contributes to preparing profit and loss statements and accounting reports.

Maintain the integrity of financial data within the appropriate software solutions and develop procedures to ensure data integrity and quality.

Promote a culture of operational excellence and accountability in managing business processes and activities.

Prepares and distributes critical reporting to Senior Management and Executives.

Prepares and distributes periodic and ad hoc reports accurately and in a timely manner.

Design reports utilizing various report writers, focusing on Excel and software reporting tools.

May assist business units with information requests and perform special projects as assigned.

All other duties as assigned and associated with the company's day-to-day operation.

Preferred Qualifications :

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field is required.

3+ years’ experience in finance or corporate / private accounting

Technical and detail-oriented Skills :

Ability to organize and prioritize work and promptly respond to changing situations.

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Strong presentation skills with the ability to tailor communication style to the audience's needs.

Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)

Strong problem-solving, documentation, research, resolution skills, data analysis, and multi-tasking skills.

Prior experience with construction software (Procore, Sage Intacct, Heavy Job) is desired but not required.

Accounts Payable (AP), Budgeting - Forecasting, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Office, Procore, Monthly Close Processes, Cost Optimization, Account Reconciliation, Journal Entries