Senior Project Controls Analyst

Accenture; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a seasoned accounting professional to oversee cost controls, budgeting and financial analysis across major capital projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role involves coordinating with project teams, performing variance analysis, and delivering accurate reports to senior leadership.

The position supports a flexible work-location model including remote and on-site collaboration, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, forecasting, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• 8 years of experience in accounting or cost controls.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record meeting Accenture requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build andmanage cost-related information with project teams.
• Research and assemble information on current cost performance.
• Develop integrated revenue/expense analyses, projections, reports and presentations.
• Create and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual reports ensuring accurate financial information.
• Provide variance reporting and analysis to highlight deviations from plan.

Skills

Cost controls

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Word

Access

Outlook

Excel

Job description

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”

You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.

You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.

Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC or Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.

THE WORK:

• You’ll build good working relationships with the project team to ensure timely, accurate flow of cost related information
• You’ll perform the necessary research and assemble all information regarding current cost performances
• You’ll develop integrated revenue/expense analysis, projections, reports, and presentations
• You’ll create and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately
• You’ll provide variance reporting and analysis to ensure any deviation from project plan is highlighted, analyzed, and reported as directed
• You’ll identify trends and developments in competitive environments and present findings to senior management
• You’ll perform budget, financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal accounts
• You’ll maintain management tracking spreadsheets
• You’ll pull data queries
• Flexible: The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center.
• With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8 years of experience in accounting / cost controls in the field or in a related area
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets Accenture requirements

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Experience working within a regulated utility
• Proficient users of Word, Access, Outlook, and Excel ((Pivot tables and V-lookups)
• Possess knowledge and understanding of financial and accounting principles
• Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures
• Must be able to self-manage and work well in a changing environment
• Good written and oral communications skills with analytical experience

$130,000 - $180,000 a year

$146,100 – $187,000 - San Francisco CA
$145,100 – $185,900 - Mountain View CA
$126,600 – $162,100 - Sacramento CA

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia or Washington as set forth below.

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Accenture I&CP offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer match; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off and holidays; paid maternity and parental caregiver leave; adoption and surrogacy assistance; supplemental insurance plans; an employee assistance program; legal resources; and identity theft protection.

Benefits eligibility may vary by state, country, and role. Please connect with your recruiter for more information.