Cost Controller

bp; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

bp is seeking a cost-control oriented accounting professional to support Archaea and Conifer Systems finance in Houston. You will forecast, report financial performance, and drive project cost control and revenue recognition in construction/manufacturing contexts.

The role reports to the CFO of Conifer and Archaea’s Accounting team, with hybrid work options and collaboration across multiple functions to ensure accurate financial results and strategic decision support.

Qualifications

• Essential: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in accounting, process control, or related area; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of project cost control and revenue recognition strategies.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling and Excel skills.
• Team-oriented with effective communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements (balance sheet, income statement).
• Ensure revenue recognition via percentage of completion for construction/manufacturing projects.
• Analyze and control project costs; perform forecasts and cost-trend analyses.
• Support monthly close, reports, and budgeting processes.
• Assist with tax compliance and external audits.

Skills

Financial analysis

Time management

Communication

Excel proficiency

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Project management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Acumatica

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

bp is committed to investing in lower carbon energy so we can meet our ambition to reach net zero by 2050. And while we're still mostly in oil and gas today, bioenergy is one of our five transition growth engines and a key focus to help us support the global energy transition.

Job Family Group

Finance Group

Job Description

About Archaea

bp is committed to investing in lower carbon energy so we can meet our ambition to reach net zero by 2050. And while we're still mostly in oil and gas today, bioenergy is one of our five transition growth engines and a key focus to help us support the global energy transition.

Archaea Energy, a bp company, is a leader in landfill gas to energy and the largest renewable natural gas (RNG) producer in the US. With big ambitions, we specialize in the development, construction and operation of RNG, landfill-gas-to-electric and dairy digester facilities. The team operates around 50 sites in 32 states with a robust development pipeline.

About The Role

This position will report to the CFO of Conifer Systems as well as into the Archaea Operational Accounting team. This position will also receive direction from the CEO of Conifer on projects and tasks as needed. The candidate should have a working knowledge of construction/manufacturing accounting and project cost control process flow.

This position will provide cost control support which is critical to forecasting and reporting financial performance for the business unit as well as steering commercial/sales efforts based on product throughput and market pricing tolerance correlated to specific product gross margin potential. We are looking for a self-starter with strong time management skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. The position will be located in Houston but will be eligible to work from home for limited days throughout the week.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare financial statements including balance sheet and income statement
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition through percentage of completion process with construction/manufacturing accounting.
• Analyzes and controls costs associated with business unit projects. Cost control activities include:
  • Forecast review/reconciliation and cost trend analysis
  • Verify proper costs classification
  • Track man-hours allocated to a project
  • Verify supplier invoices are compliant with corporate invoicing procedures and have been accurately coded in the general ledger
• Compile supplemental financial reports based on financial statements
• Implement policies and procedures for financial reporting as required
• Responsible for timely, accurate and efficient completion of monthly accounting close process
• Support Supply Chain efforts to ensure Inventories and reported results are accurate.
• Manages business unit accounting functions on a day-to-day basis including invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable and procurement
• Provides support to Corporate for payroll, treasury management and general ledger accounting
• Assists Corporate on local, state and federal tax compliance and reporting matters
• Assists business unit CFO with preparation and completion of the fiscal year budgeting process, evaluates business unit performance against budget, and develops forecasts/revisions to provide an accurate projection of financial performance
• Participate in SOX compliance activities
• Provide assistance with external audits and internal control compliance activities
• Other duties and special projects as required

Essential Education

• Bachelor's (preferred), will accept equivalent work experience

Essential Experience

• 10 years experience in accounting, process control, product or contract management, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Familiar with project cost control and revenue recognition strategies including standard cost, gross margin, completed contracts and percent of completion
• Knowledge and experience working with business intelligence tools or software
• Financial acumen and analytical skills
• Project management and process improvement experience
• Demonstrates engagement and teamwork
• Must have excellent time management skills, initiative, self-direction, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment (such as a start-up)
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft products

Desirable criteria

• Acumatica experience is a plus
• Renewable, power or utility industry experience preferred
• Preferable experience in the equipment manufacturing segment of the power/utility or energy industry

Why join us?

Delivering a better and more balanced energy system requires many different approaches and solutions. All of us have a part to play. We aim to support our people to learn and grow in an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. So, if you have the right skills, commitment and courage to help us invest in today's energy system and build out tomorrow's.

How much do we pay? $100,000 - $130,000. *Note that the pay range listed for this position is a genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120-240 hours of vacation per year for full times employees (60 - 240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees). You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays. You may learn more about how we calculate paid vacation and view our generous vacation and holiday schedules at benefits@bp.

Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks' paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Learn more at benefits@bp.

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