Cost Analyst

Cost AnalystWSP is currently initiating a search for a Cost Analyst to join our Project Controls team. This individual can be based in Chicago IL, St. Louis MO, Houston TX, Kansas City MO, Minneapolis MN or Charlotte, NC.Be involved in projects with our Project Controls & Technology Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.Your ImpactJob Duties:Support the Project Manager and Cost Control Manager in the day-to-day administration of cost control, budgeting, and change management activities.Assist in the development and maintenance of project and program budget forecasts, cash flows, and expenditure tracking.Monitor contractor and consultant costs against approved budgets and flag variances or issues for review and resolution.Track and log cost-related project changes, assist with analysis, and provide input for recommendations to the Cost Control Manager and Project Manager.Prepare and update cost estimates, financial forecasts, and funding requests under the direction of senior project controls staff.Maintain financial models and tracking tools to monitor cost allocations across project elements.Generate regular cost reports, summaries, and dashboards for review by the Cost Control Manager and Program Management Office (PMO).Assist in the review and processing of contractor/vendor invoices and track payment status to ensure alignment with contractual and financial requirements.Provide supporting documentation and analysis for project accounting functions, including cost accruals and cost-to-complete evaluations.Assist in the preparation of memos, presentations, and client deliverables, including basic charts, tables, and financial summaries.Who You AreMinimum Requirements:BA/BS Business, Finance, or Accounting (or equivalent)7-10 years' experience in either Project Controls, Financial Controls, Finance, or Accounting including experience leading a team of professionalsPower & Energy industry experience requiredStrong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skillsConfident self-starter with the ability to operate in a dynamic environmentAttention to detail and organization while working in a fast-paced environmentAbility to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and produce project deliverablesAbility to build and sustain relationships with team members, contractors, and clientsSkilled at building and sustaining relationships with all stakeholdersOutstanding communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to prioritize workload and deliverablesProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint, Adobe Design and PublisherWSP Benefits:WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.Compensation:Expected Salary (all locations): $115,000-145,000/yrWSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.About WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.Notice To Third Party AgenciesWSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.