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75.00 - 83.00 USD / Hour
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The Cost Controls Analyst will be responsible for establishing and implementing cost / project controls system, provide guidance and consultation to execution team, and perform cost and budgetary analysis, among other functions for Post-Stim projects. This person must be a self-starter and should have excellent communications and organizational skills, team-building know-how and project execution experience utilizing project controls and budgetary systems.

Job Responsibility:

  • Establish, implement, and continuously improve cost and project controls systems, tools, and methodologies
  • Conduct detailed cost, financial, and variance analysis to support Execution Planning & Performance and Post-Stim execution teams
  • Support Post-Stim execution teams with AFE creation/revisions, cost estimating, planning, contracting, scheduling, and performance tracking
  • Develop advanced Excel models and analytical frameworks to support budgeting, forecasting, KPI measurement, and cost reporting
  • Write, maintain, and optimize SQL queries to extract, validate, and analyze large datasets from enterprise systems
  • Create automated dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI, Spotfire, or similar platforms to provide real‑time visibility into project and financial performance
  • Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cost and performance reports
  • Analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and investigate cost deviations to identify trends, anomalies, and root causes
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for cost and financial data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and data integrity across systems
  • Provide data‑driven insights to identify business challenges, propose solutions, and support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally to maintain strong working relationships across all levels of the organization
  • Perform additional duties or analysis projects as assigned

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or a related field (required)
  • 3–5 years of experience in cost control, financial analysis, accounting, project controls, or a related analytical role
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, data modeling)
  • Strong technical skills, including: SQL for querying, data extraction and validation
  • Power BI, Spotfire, or similar BI tools
  • Data analysis, interpretation, and visualization
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial and operational data and produce accurate forecasts and insights
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate technical information for various audiences
  • Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proven collaboration and leadership skills within multidisciplinary teams
  • Highly detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities
What we offer:
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life
  • disability
  • other insurance plans
  • ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
  • 401K program with company match after 12 months
  • HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
  • SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
  • corporate discount savings program
  • other discounts
  • on-demand training program
  • access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months tenure
  • certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
  • dedicated customer service team
  • certified Career Coach

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Job Posted:
February 13, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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