Project Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

LHH is partnering on a confidential search for an experienced Cost Controller to support complex projects across an assigned region or portfolio. The Cost Controller will oversee the full spectrum of project cost control activities, including budget tracking, forecasting, commitments, and variance analysis. This role requires strong project coordination skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Control & Financial Management

• Track, monitor, and reconcile project commitments (subcontracts, purchase orders, etc.) against approved budgets
• Review subcontractor and vendor invoices/pay applications in coordination with project delivery teams
• Update cost forecasts to reflect changes, trends, risks, and approved scope adjustments
• Maintain accurate project cash flow tracking and projections
• Develop and maintain control budgets and forecasts throughout the project lifecycle

Change Management & Commitments

• Track and administer change orders, claims, and potential scope changes, ensuring proper approvals
• Approve purchase orders within the internal financial system and ensure compliance with contractual terms and vendor onboarding requirements
• Maintain commitments listings and reconcile pending vs. executed commitments

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly cost reports, including Estimate at Completion (EAC), cash flow, and variance analysis
• Provide clear budget performance reporting and insights to project managers and leadership
• Highlight financial risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement
• Coordinate cost and schedule data, including earned value and productivity metrics

Collaboration & Controls

• Partner closely with project accounting to reconcile budget, forecast, and system-of-record data
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, contract requirements, and customer reporting standards
• Support customer invoicing and cash flow forecasts as required
• Track equipment and materials inventory, including items in storage

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of relevant accounting or cost control experience
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel and Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience supporting projects across multiple regions or international environments is a plus
• Proficiency in English required; additional language skills are a plus

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Andre Roesmaladi

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to -privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.