Cost Analyst

Position: Job Cost Analyst
Position Job Cost Analyst Company OverviewA rapidly growing and well-established construction company based in Hackensack is seeking a detail-oriented Job Cost Analyst to join its expanding finance team. This is a newly created opportunity created due to dramatic growth within the company.

Position Summary The Job Cost Analyst will play a critical role in tracking, analyzing, and reporting project costs to ensure accurate financial performance across multiple construction projects. This individual will work closely with project managers, accounting, and operations to monitor budgets, identify variances, and drive cost control initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Monitor and maintain job cost reports for multiple active construction projects

Analyze project budgets vs. actual costs and provide variance analysis

Partner with Project Managers to review project financial performance and forecast costs to completion

Track committed costs, subcontractor agreements, and change orders

Prepare monthly WIP (Work-in-Progress) schedules

Assist with revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting

Identify cost overruns, risks, and opportunities for improved profitability

Support project billings, AR/collections, and reconciliation of job accounts

Maintain integrity of job cost data within ERP/accounting systems

Salary: up to $125,000

Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
Performance-based bonus potential and employer funded profit sharing plan. Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision)401(k) with company match

Strong growth opportunity within a fast-scaling organization