Cost Accounting Manager jobs in Louisiana

Cost Accounting Manager ensures that costs for the company's products and services are allocated according to corporate procedures and in compliance financial accounting standards. Oversees the cost control systems, manages and interprets cost audits, and prepares cost accounting reports for presentation to top management. Being a Cost Accounting Manager gathers historical cost data (materials, labor, depreciation, operating expenses, etc.), to compare budgets with actual expenses. Manages the cost accounting staff to complete projects. Additionally, Cost Accounting Manager requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a Director. The Cost Accounting Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met, adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Cost Accounting Manager typically requires 5 years experience in a related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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MANAGER EPC COST
  • Zachry Group
  • Parish, LA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description:

    Zachry is currently seeking a EPC Cost Manager for our Venture Global Plaquemines LNG jobsite in Plaquemines Parish, LA.

    Position Summary

    The EPC Cost Manager position is intended to be positively influential in the project decision making process with a focus on budget management. The successful incumbent will exhibit a mastery level understanding of the data utilized in weekly and monthly project cost reporting and is expected to coordinate/work closely with cross-functional departments as required to fulfill responsibilities needed for various Zachry Group construction operations.This employee will manage a team responsible for gathering, organizing and processing data across the all departments of a project, for better decision support and knowledge discovery. S/He will support decision making by statistical modeling and business simulation of the realistic problems. S/He is also expected to develop or participate in new methods to improve Zachry’s ability in solving new issues. Finally, S/He should be able to document the methods and findings, and be able to communicate and educate.

    Position Duties and Responsibilities

    • Lead the project team to provide accurate cost data consistent with company procedures
    • Act as a leader to the sites cost team, ensuring that his/her team have all the information, tools, and the correct environment to perform their duties.
    • To set expectations and delegate tasks, as appropriate, to the cost team.
    • Deal with performance, team performance, skill gaps, and employee development of the cost team
    • Act as a coach and mentor to team
    • Lead by example and influence team members and other site members through trust, respect, expertise, professionalism, and influential communication
    • Communicate with other department, Project management, Zachry corporate leadership, and client.
    • Responsible for cost data integrity
    • Primary interface with project leadership on budget management and responsible for interfacing with the corporate level Forecasting & Analysis group on project cost projections
    • Effectively communicate both within the group and with members of other internal and external groups
    • Adhere to cost control standards, deadlines, and procedures, as well as the terms and conditions that govern their projects/locations
    • Budget management, accurate cost collection, and communications with project management leading to optimal decisions
    • Supervising, coaching, mentoring, developing, and training direct reports
    • Oversees the development and distribution of periodic cost reports adhering to established deadlines
    • Ensures effective flow of information within the project team leading to accurate and consistent cost data collection
    • Analysis and communication of cost information, including notification of budget deviations, and recommendations to project management leading to optimal decisions
    • Actively supports the Change Management Process by maintaining functional knowledge of contractual requirements and ensures proper documentation and communication of project changes.
    • Ensure transparency relative to project issues or any known items that may impact the accurate projection of the project cost to complete through timely and purposeful communication
    • Perform others duties as assigned



    REQUIREMENTS

    • 5 years experience in industrial construction/services industry
    • Must illustrate a knowledge in industrial project costs, budgets, and advance cost analysis
    • 3-5 years experience leading teams
    • Proven management experience to include training, leading and development of assigned employees
    • Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with computer skills and industry cost software knowledge
    • Demonstrated business acumen
    • Demonstrated leadership capabilities
    • Must be willing to relocate to various project locations

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Accounting, or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
    • Experience with large industrial projects, and understanding of project environments, requirements, and risks
    • Knowledge and understanding of engineering, construction, and project management is desired
    • Proven professional, influential and leadership skills
    • Strong language skills (written and oral)
    • Strong math skills
    • Possess strong computer skills, especially in Excel and Word
    • Expert technical knowledge of large industrial construction, schedule and cost
    • Possess excellent organizational and time management skills
    • Ability to thrive in a team working environment
    • Strong interpersonal skills

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, video chat and software systems. Position will require mobility at construction sites and industrial facilities (on ground and at heights) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and work boots.


    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    Employee will work in multiple environments including an office, warehouse and in a trailer or building on construction sites. On construction sites noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain: light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling and talking, bells whistles and alarms.

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Site Manager
  • Site Manager
  • Baton Rouge, LA FULL_TIME
  • RICOH IS LOOKING FOR A SITE MANAGER IN BATON ROUGE! We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Site Manager to oversee the operations of our property. As a Site Manager, you will be responsible...
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Accounting Manager
  • Impact Solutions Inc
  • Orleans, LA FULL_TIME
  • Our growing client is seeking to identify an Accounting Manager, responsible for the coordination of all accounting functions. This is an onsite role located in downtown New Orleans, LA. This position...
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Accounting Manager
  • Food Management Search
  • Orleans, LA FULL_TIME
  • Our growing client is seeking to identify an Accounting Manager, responsible for the coordination of all accounting functions. This is an onsite role located in downtown New Orleans, LA. This position...
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Accounting Manager
  • Gordon, Inc.
  • Bossier, LA FULL_TIME
  • Job Purpose: Provides management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts; preparing financial statements. Job Description: Prepares general ledger journal entries by maintaini...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Accounting Manager
  • Robert Half
  • Baton Rouge, LA PER_DIEM
  • Robert Half is partnering with a well established Baton Rouge industrial services company in search of an Accounting Manager. In this position, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing ...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Cost Accounting Manager
  • The Judge Group
  • Mount Pleasant, PA
  • The Cost Accounting Manager will maintain inventory control, including researching inventory adjustments and conducting ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Accounting Manager
  • Prinova
  • Itasca, IL
  • Job Description Job Description As a Cost Accounting Manager, you will play a critical role in our organization by overs...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Accounting Manager
  • Thomas Edwards Group
  • Mesquite, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Cost Accounting Manager (9495) Our client in Mesquite is looking for a Cost Accounting M...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Accounting Manager
  • ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Princeton, NJ
  • Job Summary The Cost Accounting Manager will be a key member of the Accounting organization, managing accounting and fin...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Accounting Manager
  • The Judge Group
  • Geneva, IL
  • Job DescriptionResponsible for determining and implementing cost accounting procedures and methods for all aspects of th...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Accounting Manager
  • Tekberry
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Title: Cost Accounting Manager Pay Rate or Salary Range: $64/hr. Benefits include health...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Accounting Manager
  • Thomas Edwards Group
  • Mesquite, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Job Description - Our client in Mesquite is looking for a Cost Accounting Manager who wi...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Accounting Manager
  • AGS
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Job Description Job Description Job Summary Hybrid position responsible for managing the cost accounting and fixed asset...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Cost Accounting Manager jobs
$114,436 to $153,553

Cost Accounting Manager in Jackson, MS
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Cost Accounting Manager in Indianapolis, IN
The cost accounting manager oversees the cost accounting department including daily, monthly and quarterly inventory accounting reporting, supervising updates to costing, and monitoring compliance with inventory policies.
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Cost Accounting Manager in Boise, ID
This Cost Manager will report to the Director of Finance and will supervise 1-2 cost accountants.
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