Kforce Inc ยท 1 day ago
Project Cost Manager
St Louis, MO
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$60/hr - $70/hr
7+ years expKforce Inc is seeking a Project Cost Manager in Saint Louis, MO. The role involves developing and managing project budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring alignment with financial objectives throughout the project lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with project goals and financial objectives
Track and control project costs throughout the project lifecycle to maintain budget accuracy
Establish cost baselines and regularly update forecasts to anticipate variances and ensure project financial health
Maintain accurate and detailed records of all project expenditures, ensuring full compliance with internal policies
Perform cost variance analysis to identify discrepancies between planned and actual spending, and work with project teams to address budget overruns or inefficiencies
Support financial forecasting efforts and refine cost estimates based on actual project performance and trends
Review invoices to ensure costs, both internal and external, are coded correctly to the appropriate projects and accounted for accurately as capital expenditures (CapEx) or operating expenses (OpEx)
Work closely with project leads to review details of project vendor invoices, ensuring the work was performed as agreed and goods or services were received before approval for payment
Prepare timely and accurate project cost reports, providing insights into project financial performance and highlighting key cost drivers
Communicate financial data to project managers, senior management, and sponsors, translating complex information into clear, concise insights
Develop and deliver presentations on project cost status, forecasts and ROI performance to project sponsors and executive leadership
Assess and report on whether project ROI goals were met by analyzing cost-benefit data, project outcomes, and financial performance
Conduct variance analysis between targeted and actual ROI, providing actionable insights and recommendations for future project improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
7-10+ years of experience in project cost control, financial planning, or project accounting, ideally within a development or project-based environment
Strong understanding of project cost control principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Netsuite
Excellent analytical skills, with a focus on accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders clearly
Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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