Cost Controller – Budget, Forecast & Cost Analytics

Cornerstone Concilium; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Concilium seeks an experienced Cost Controller to lead cost controls across budgets, actuals, forecasts, and changes for multiple packages. You will work with the program team in Baltimore to assure accuracy and timely reporting of costs.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in cost management, expert MS Excel skills, and experience with PMIS or cost-control systems. This role requires in-person work at the Integrated Program Office in Baltimore, MD, at least three days weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and training.
• 10+ years of experience in cost controls or cost management roles.
• Attention to detail, strong communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise with MS Excel and financial analysis tools.
• Experience with project management software or cost control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost control activities for budgets, actuals, commitments, forecasts, and budget changes.
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of package/project budgets, contingency, and changes.
• Track package/project actual costs and accruals monthly.
• Forecast monthly package/project costs and analyze variances.
• Analyze cost data to identify trends and potential impacts.
• Coordinate with Scheduling to time-phase budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

PMIS

Cost control systems

Job description

Cornerstone Concilium seeks an experienced Cost Controller to lead cost controls across budgets, actuals, forecasts, and changes for multiple packages. You will work with the program team in Baltimore to assure accuracy and timely reporting of costs.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in cost management, expert MS Excel skills, and experience with PMIS or cost-control systems. This role requires in-person work at the Integrated Program Office in Baltimore, MD, at least three days weekly.