CrossFire Group · 1 month ago
Senior Project Cost Analyst
Detroit, MI, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$42.79/hr - $42.79/hr
6+ years expCrossFire Group is a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization that has been in operation for over a decade. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Cost Analyst to lead financial oversight for a diverse portfolio of complex capital and operational projects, managing project financials from planning through closeout and ensuring accurate forecasting and cost validation.
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Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate cost-management activities across Finance, Controllers, Estimating, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Governance teams
Serve as the primary financial contact for contracted field staff, field personnel, and vendors, resolving escalations and ensuring milestone progress
Conduct onsite project visits to validate work progress, assess risks, and confirm financial accuracy
Develop and maintain detailed financial forecasts, monthly accruals, cash flows, and spend plans
Deliver variance analysis and actionable insights to senior leadership on project performance and financial risk
Lead review and approval of budget-gating requests to ensure compliance with corporate spend controls
Ensure timely closure of Internal Orders (IOs) and maintain full compliance with reporting standards
Lead budget tracking, crew coordination, resource planning, and material management across assigned projects
Identify and execute cost-optimization strategies to improve financial and operational efficiency
Establish and maintain performance metrics and executive-level reporting
Forecast and optimize labor, contractor scheduling, material procurement, and inventory levels
Serve as subject-matter expert in SAP including cost tracking, credit memos, tax memos, and reporting
Manage escalations related to complex financial or operational issues across high-visibility projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or Project Management
6+ years of experience in project controls, construction management, financial analysis, cost analysis, accounting, scheduling, or estimating
Strong proficiency in Excel and SAP
Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and deliver executive-level recommendations
Demonstrated success in team-based or matrixed environments
Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project-gating frameworks
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present financial insights at all organizational levels
Excellent problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering measurable results
Preferred
MBA, CPA, or Master's degree in a related field
Experience in project controls including scheduling and estimating
Professional certification in cost control such as AACE or equivalent
Working knowledge of Maximo, SAP R/3, SRM, or BW
Experience applying project planning, implementation, and continuous improvement methodologies
Company
CrossFire Group
CrossFire Group is a staffing and recruiting firm that provides services in various fields such as engineering, IT, medical and internships.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Deb Schneider
Co-Founder and CEO
Andrew Stinson
Chief Operating Officer
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