Cost Control Analyst

Jobtailor; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a detail-oriented cost analyst to develop and maintain cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting for compliance and records management. You will analyze project and operational costs across labor, systems, and vendors, ensure data aligns with budgets and controls, and support audits and regulatory filings.

Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Audit, Finance, and IT to gather inputs and validate assumptions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 4+ years of cost control or related experience.
• Strong analytics, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial/reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Analyze project and operational costs across labor, systems, vendor services, and compliance-related expenditures.
• Ensure cost data aligns with approved budgets, project scopes, and financial controls.
• Support financial reporting requirements related to audits, regulatory filings, and internal controls.
• Ensure cost tracking and reporting practices comply with internal policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Audit, Finance, and IT teams to gather cost inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure alignment.

Skills

Analytics

Problem solving

Excel

Financial reporting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting processes for compliance, audit, and records management activities
• Analyze project and operational costs, including labor, systems, vendor services, and compliance-related expenditures
• Ensure cost data aligns with approved budgets, project scopes, and financial controls
• Support financial reporting requirements related to audits, regulatory filings, and internal controls
• Ensure cost tracking and reporting practices comply with internal policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Audit, Finance, and IT teams to gather cost inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure alignment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; typically required
• 4+ years of experience in cost control, financial analysis, accounting, project controls, or related field typically required
• Knowledge of cost control principles, budgeting, and financial analysis
• Knowledge of compliance, audit processes, and regulatory environments
• Skills in strong analytics and problem-solving with attention to detail
• Skills in Microsoft Excel and financial or reporting systems proficiency