Job Description
Position Title : Sr Plant Cost Controller
Summary :
Ensures projects are delivered on schedule and budget by performing basic cost accounting issues. This includes the recording and maintenance of financial records, statement preparation, tax compliance, various management reporting and supervision of accounting group. Experience required includes Percentage of Completion (POC) and AICPA Statement of Position 81-1 (SOP 81-1). This position reports to the Director, Finance, Exterran Italy and is expected to work with the operations management and with very limited supervision.
Essential duties and Responsibilities:
Monitor project progress and budget during design and fabrication.
Monitor sub-ledger imports for errors and make corrections as needed
Enters and assists operations with material transactions (including material received but not invoiced transactions)
Actively participate in month-end closing by opening/closing inventory periods, preparing reports, analyzing account balances and preparing and posting journal entries
Reconcile inventory accounts accurately and in a timely fashion
Prepare, analyze and distributes cost reports to operations and accounting management
Analyzes and maintains labor rates and overheads
Record monthly project accrual allocations – freight, parts, etc.
Re-class inventory into correct categories
Update forecast project costs in ERP system (Oracle)
Support quarterly and annual external audits; provides schedules and explanations as needed
Submit and implement change orders in Oracle and maintains change order log
Ensure attainment of project schedules, budgets
Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, government regulations, and customer specifications; ensuring the documentation of project activities and deliverables.
Keep upper management informed on project status by reporting on project status such as: identifying risks, tests, costs, issues, and performance to established targets on a regular basis.
Work on moderate to high complexity projects and/or key accounts.
May work with 3rd party inspection and/or EPC firms.
Make business case presentations.
Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results in a cooperative and supportive manner.
Participate in project kickoff & closure meetings and financial/Cost Review meetings.
Comply with Sarbanes-Oxley process requirements.
Actively identify and support process improvements and initiatives to increase efficiencies
Perform special projects or assignments as needed
Required Education/Experience:
Bachelor s degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in Finance, Accounting or related field.
Eight to eleven years related experience and/or training.
Preference Experience :
Experience with ERP systems.
Working with multi-discipline teams.
Strong communication skills
Familiarity with packaged equipment.
Experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
Experience in customer services oriented roles.
Strong business acumen and understanding of international market trends.

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