Turnaround Cost Controller | Budgeting & Forecasting

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

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.