APX Cost Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company; Rock Hill (SC); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a PMO Cost Manager to lead cost management and cost accounting for projects. You will provide managerial and technical leadership, oversee cost control systems, and ensure accurate cost reporting to support decisions.

The role reports to the APX Director at the Rock Hill site and offers hybrid work flexibility. Responsibilities include directing cost accounting methods, preparing financial reports for senior management, and guiding staff and technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or related discipline.
• 7 years of relevant management or supervisory experience, including financial accountability, plus prior cost analysis, accounting, or Project Controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management and cost accounting activities for programs within the assigned department or area.
• Prepare and direct the implementation of cost accounting methods, systems, and control processes.
• Oversee cost control systems to ensure accurate tracking and analysis of costs.
• Manage cost audits; address findings and corrective actions.
• Prepare cost accounting and financial reports for presentation to senior and executive management.

Skills

Cost management

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Budget management

Cost reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline

Job description

As a PMO Cost Manager you will lead cost management and cost accounting activities for projects within the assigned area. You will provide managerial and technical leadership, oversees cost control systems, and ensures accurate cost reporting to support operational and business decision‑making. The Cost Manager manages professional staff, controls financial resources, and implements cost management strategies aligned with organizational goals.

You will report to the APX Director and be located at our Rock Hill location and can work in a hybrid capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cost management and cost accounting activities for programs within the assigned department or area.
• Prepare and direct the implementation of cost accounting methods, systems, and control processes.
• Oversee cost control systems to ensure accurate tracking and analysis of costs.
• Manage cost audits; address findings and corrective actions.
• Prepare cost accounting and financial reports for presentation to senior and executive management.
• Provide leadership to professional employees, supervisors, and technical or support staff as applicable.
• Provide technical guidance and expert direction to employees to improve the effectiveness and quality of cost deliverables.
• Develop, implement, and refine processes to support functional cost management strategies.
• Apply in‑depth expertise in cost management and related disciplines to resolve operational, technical, customer, or employee issues.
• Interpret business conditions and adapt work priorities and plans within own area accordingly.
• Manage the budget for the assigned area; allocate financial and staffing resources to meet operational goals.
• Develop operational plans and coordinate resources to support short‑and mid‑term goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and management and cost experience.
• 7 years of relevant management or supervisory experience, including financial accountability, in addition to prior experience in cost analysis, accounting, or Project Controls.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. We estimate the base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon qualifications, to be 116,800 to 146,000 per year.