Job Details

Job Title: Cost Control Accountant (Turnaround Cost Controller)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA (Onsite)

Duration: 16-Month Contract

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Cost Control Accountant to support turnaround (TAR) operations. This role is responsible for providing real-time cost visibility, ensuring budget accuracy, and maintaining financial discipline during the planning and execution phases of plant turnaround activities. You will act as a key liaison between field operations and corporate accounting.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Turnaround Planning

• Assist in developing detailed turnaround budgets based on project scope
• Establish Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and cost codes for accurate tracking
• Review vendor and contractor agreements, including labor rates and equipment costs

Execution Phase

• Track and validate daily costs (labor, equipment, materials)
• Perform burn rate analysis to identify budget variances
• Prepare daily/weekly accruals for finance reporting
• Manage and evaluate change orders, ensuring proper approvals

Post-Turnaround & Reporting

• Reconcile invoices and generate final cost reports
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights on budget performance
• Capture data and benchmarks to improve future turnaround cycles

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of cost control, accounting, or financial analysis experience
• Background in industrial construction, petrochemical, or refining environments preferred
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs)
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems