Senior Level Cost Analyst Jobs
Senior level cost analyst jobs place experienced professionals at the center of financial decision-making, owning cost models, leading cross-functional analysis, and guiding the outcomes that shape organizational strategy. Openings are concentrated in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Insurance, with 100% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like BNH, CRB, and Worley hiring at this level now.
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At CRB, we design and build some of the most powerful facilities in the world — those that change people's lives. We are the leading provider of sustainable Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.
Job Description
The Cost Control Analyst III will have a thorough understanding of preparing project labor and expense plans and forecasting through the use of accounting and project management systems. A strong ability to provide risk mitigation by alerting management of known and unknown risks on projects through proactively monitoring labor and expenses for assigned projects is required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare project labor and expense plans
- Forecast through the use of accounting and project management systems
- Provide risk mitigation by alerting management of known and unknown risks on projects through proactively monitoring labor and expenses for assigned projects
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of cost control policy, including internal processes and procedures
- Understand of cost control policy, including internal processes and procedures
- Routinely conversing with the cost control team as well as the Project Director/ Manager, design and/or field staff while conveying and reinforcing these processes and procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
- Minimum of eight years of related experience
Additional Qualifications
- Works well within a team-oriented environment
- Excellent understanding of general accounting standards and principles
- Expert understanding of design and/or construction accounting practices
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Technically strong with labor and cost planning and forecasting
- Demonstrated ability to provide risk mitigation strategies to projects in a proactive and timely way.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.
CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.
CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
At CRB, we design and build some of the most powerful facilities in the world — those that change people's lives. We are the leading provider of sustainable Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.
Job Description
The Cost Control Analyst III will have a thorough understanding of preparing project labor and expense plans and forecasting through the use of accounting and project management systems. A strong ability to provide risk mitigation by alerting management of known and unknown risks on projects through proactively monitoring labor and expenses for assigned projects is required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare project labor and expense plans
- Forecast through the use of accounting and project management systems
- Provide risk mitigation by alerting management of known and unknown risks on projects through proactively monitoring labor and expenses for assigned projects
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of cost control policy, including internal processes and procedures
- Understand of cost control policy, including internal processes and procedures
- Routinely conversing with the cost control team as well as the Project Director/ Manager, design and/or field staff while conveying and reinforcing these processes and procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
- Minimum of eight years of related experience
Additional Qualifications
- Works well within a team-oriented environment
- Excellent understanding of general accounting standards and principles
- Expert understanding of design and/or construction accounting practices
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Technically strong with labor and cost planning and forecasting
- Demonstrated ability to provide risk mitigation strategies to projects in a proactive and timely way.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.
CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.
CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
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Senior Level Cost Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level cost analyst job?
Employers at this level look for professionals who can own cost modeling end to end, communicate findings to executive stakeholders, and mentor junior analysts. Strong candidates bring deep experience with standard costing, variance analysis, and ERP systems, paired with a history of influencing business decisions. Highlighting cross-functional project leadership and process improvements you drove independently will set your application apart.
Which companies hire senior level cost analysts?
Companies hiring senior level cost analysts right now include BNH, CRB, and Worley, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in large manufacturers, defense contractors, healthcare systems, and professional services firms where cost control and operational efficiency are strategic priorities.
Are there remote senior level cost analyst jobs?
Yes, though remote availability varies by industry and employer type. About 100% of senior level cost analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements being more common in manufacturing and defense, where on-site collaboration with operations teams is part of the role.
What makes a cost analyst role senior level?
Senior level cost analyst roles are defined by scope, ownership, and influence. Where mid-level analysts execute analysis within defined frameworks, senior analysts design those frameworks, own the outputs, and present recommendations directly to finance leadership or executive teams. They also typically mentor junior staff and lead cost initiatives across multiple business units or product lines.
Which industries hire the most senior level cost analysts?
Senior Level cost analyst roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive demand because complex cost structures, regulatory reporting requirements, and tight margin management make experienced analysts essential to financial planning and operational performance.