Project Cost Control Manager

HRTx Inc; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HRTx Inc is seeking a Project Cost Control Manager to oversee project accounting, CAPEX monitoring, financial controls, and cost management for infrastructure and capital-intensive projects in the Philippines.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with strong experience in project accounting and cost reporting, familiar with ERP systems, Excel, and cross-functional collaboration with project managers, procurement, and engineering.

Qualifications

• CPA certification is required.
• At least 3–5 years of project accounting, controllership, CAPEX management, audit, or financial controls experience.
• Experience with infrastructure, utilities, manufacturing, construction, engineering, or real estate projects is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project accounting and financial monitoring for CAPEX and projects.
• Track budgets, costs, and forecasted expenditures to ensure alignment with funding.
• Prepare and analyze project financial reports and variance analysis for stakeholders.
• Ensure recording and reconciliation of project transactions per accounting standards and policies.
• Coordinate with project managers, procurement, engineering, and operations on financial status.

Skills

CPA

Excel

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

CPA license

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are looking for a Project Cost Control Managerwho will oversee project accounting, CAPEX monitoring, financial controls, and cost management for infrastructure and capital-intensive projects. The role is responsible for ensuring accurate project financial reporting, budget utilization, compliance with internal controls, and timely processing of project-related expenditures.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with strong exposure to project accounting, controllership, or audit engagements involving infrastructure, utilities, manufacturing, construction, or real estate industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end project accounting and financial monitoring for CAPEX and operational projects.
• Track project budgets, commitments, actual costs, and forecasted expenditures to ensure alignment with approved funding.
• Review and monitor CAPEX utilization, project cost allocations, and capitalization processes.
• Prepare and analyze project financial reports, variance analysis, and management reports for stakeholders.
• Ensure proper recording and reconciliation of project-related transactions in compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Coordinate with project managers, procurement, engineering, and operations teams regarding project financial status and cost monitoring.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to projects and fixed assets.
• Review and validate project billings, contractor claims, invoices, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in strengthening internal controls, governance processes, and financial compliance across project operations.
• Support internal and external audit requirements by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and audit-ready documentation.
• Monitor project cash flow requirements and support payable processing for project-related expenditures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and enhanced financial visibility across projects.

Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.
• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in project accounting, project controllership, CAPEX management, audit, or financial controls.
• Experience handling infrastructure, utilities, manufacturing, construction, engineering, or real estate-related projects is highly preferred.
• Candidates from audit firms are welcome, preferably with exposure to clients in capital-intensive industries.
• Strong understanding of project costing, fixed assets accounting, budget monitoring, and financial reporting.
• Experience in accounts payable or project-related payable processing is an advantage.
• Knowledge of internal controls, governance, and audit processes.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced and cross-functional environment.