Cost Controller

Job Family Group:
Finance Group

Job Description:

About Archaeabp 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?

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