Turnaround Cost Analyst

MAV Project Services; Mont Belvieu (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% match

BlueCrossBlueShield Health Options

HSA/FSA Options

108 hours of PTO yearly

Job summary

MAV Project Services is seeking a cost control professional to oversee budgets, forecasts, and expenditures for petrochemical turnarounds in the United States. You will track costs, validate invoices, and collaborate with multiple teams to ensure financial accuracy and timely reporting.

The role requires 3+ years in cost control or project accounting within related industries; strong Excel skills and experience with Oracle EBS or gate log systems are highly valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cost control, project controls, project accounting, or turnaround cost management within petrochemical, oil & gas, or industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of cost forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) or similar enterprise financial systems.
• Experience with ATOM, TRACK, or other gate log/timekeeping systems preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Track actual expenditures against approved budgets, commitments, and forecasts.
• Provide timely and accurate cost information to turnaround leadership and stakeholders.
• Prepare routine cost forecasts and identify spending trends, cost risks, and budget impacts.
• Communicate forecast changes and cost performance concerns in a timely manner.
• Review and validate purchase orders, invoices and labor charges; assist with accruals and cost reconciliation.
• Support preparation of turnaround and maintenance budgets; maintain documentation for revisions.
• Collaborate with planners, schedulers, project controls, procurement, accounting, contractors, and field teams; monitor budget vs cost performance.
• Prepare summaries and reports covering incurred cost and forecast; assist with closeout activities and lessons learned documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Cost control experience

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS)

ATOM

TRACK

Gate log systems

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Benefits:

401(k) with 4% match

BlueCrossBlueShield Health Options

HSA/FSA Options

108 hours of PTO yearly

Experience with staffing plan management and gate log tracking systems such as ATOM, TRACK, or similar platforms is desirable. Candidates should highlight this experience on their resume.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cost Tracking and Reporting

• Track actual expenditures against approved budgets, commitments, and forecasts.
• Provide timely and accurate cost information to turnaround leadership and stakeholders.

2. Forecasting and Cost Performance Monitoring

• Prepare routine cost forecasts.
• Identify spending trends, cost risks, and potential budget impacts.
• Communicate forecast changes and cost performance concerns in a timely manner.

3. Commitment and Expenditure Management

• Review and validate purchase orders, invoices and labor charges.
• Assist with monthly accruals and cost reconciliation activities.

4. Budget Development and Change Management

• Support preparation of turnaround and maintenance budgets.
• Maintain documentation supporting budget revisions and funding approvals.

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with planners, schedulers, project controls personnel, procurement, accounting, contractors, and field execution teams.
• Monitor alignment between budget and cost performance.
• Support daily and weekly turnaround cost review meetings.

6. Financial Compliance and Data Integrity

• Validate transactions and maintain compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.

7. Management Reporting and Closeout Support

• Prepare summaries and reports covering incurred cost and forecast.
• Assist with financial closeout activities, including final reporting, accrual reconciliation, and lessons learned documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cost control, project controls, project accounting, or turnaround cost management within petrochemical, oil & gas, or industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of cost forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) or similar enterprise financial systems.
• Experience with ATOM, TRACK, or other gate log/timekeeping systems preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Work Schedule Expectations

Base Schedule

• Core schedule is generally Monday through Thursday, 10-hour days.
• Start times range between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
• Schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

Pre-Turnaround and Post-Turnaround

• Typically 5 days per week, 10-hour shifts.

Turnaround Execution

• Turnaround cost personnel are expected to support execution activities 7 days per week.
• Extended workdays of 10+ hours per day are common during active turnaround events.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.