Description Robert Half is partnered with a leading Houma industrial services company in search of an experienced Project Cost Accounting Manager to lead and oversee the cost accounting operations across multiple business units. This role involves ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, supporting operational efficiency, and maintaining compliance with internal controls and processes. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive cost management strategies and improve profitability. Responsibilities: • Lead and manage the cost accounting team, ensuring consistent practices across all business units. • Oversee all cost accounting activities, including tracking, analyzing, and reporting job costs to maintain accurate financial data. • Collaborate with Business Unit Directors and Project Managers to monitor job cost performance and identify variances. • Ensure the accuracy of project summary reports, schedules, and financial forecasts. • Develop and maintain standardized cost accounting processes and reporting systems, including job cost accruals. • Work with cross-functional teams to implement cost control measures that enhance profitability. • Manage month-end close processes, including cost and revenue allocations, intercompany transactions, and account reconciliations. • Supervise client invoicing and accounts receivable processes while ensuring compliance with client contracts. • Implement best practices for client invoicing and maintain consistency across all business units. • Compile and present accounts receivable metrics and financial reports to management. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or at least 10 years of relevant experience. • Proficiency in Excel and ERP. • Strong expertise in cost analysis, project accounting, and financial reporting. • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and managing work-in-progress (WIP) accounts. • Knowledge of cost variance analysis and billing processes. • Excellent organizational and time management skills. • Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams. • Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. For confidential consideration, contact Hayley Euper at 504-383-0704 or apply today! Thank you for your interest in Robert Half! Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .