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Alstom alstom.com Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Hornell Mid-level Accounting

At a glance

Mid-level Accounting role at Alstom. Hornell · $68,000–$78,000 base.

SalaryStated by Alstom
$68,000 – $78,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleAccounting
SeniorityMid-level
LocationHornell
Base pay$68,000–$78,000
PostedSep 29, 2026 · 3w ago
Role brief

financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Work with procurement and finance leads to keep material costs aligned with project targets
  • Compare budgets, forecasts, ROFO figures and actuals line by line, then investigate cost differences
  • Validate financial details for tender, engineering and manufacturing BOMs to support EAC and variance reviews
  • Track cost changes, inflation, indexation and QCD gaps while progressing cost reductions and risk plans
  • Reconcile EAC figures and examine actual spending by WBS to support decisions and reporting

What you bring

  • A degree in finance, accounting or another related business field
  • You understand or have worked in finance and controlling for industrial or manufacturing settings
  • You know cost control, budget management and financial analysis

Who this fits

This role suits someone who wants to lead cost performance across complex engineering projects and work with procurement, finance and engineering teams. It is a hybrid position based in Hornell, New York.

From the employer

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time hybrid Controller in Hornell, NY, US we’re looking for?


Your future role

Here is the job offer based on the provided information: --- Take on a new challenge and apply your financial expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and dynamic teammates. You'll play a pivotal role in driving the financial health and cost performance of complex, multi-million engineering projects. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Project Procurement, Finance Managers, and Engineering teams), optimize material cost control, and proactively manage cost-to-complete targets and risk mitigation strategies, and much more. --- Let me know if you need further assistance!

We’ll look to you for:

  • Partnering with Project Procurement & Finance Managers to optimize material cost control. ,

  • Bridging budget, forecast, ROFO, and actuals, line-by-line, and identifying root causes of cost deviations. ,

  • Owning and validating Tender BOM, Engineering, and Manufacturing BOM financials to support EAC, savings, and variance analysis. ,

  • Monitoring cost evolution, inflation, indexation, and QCD deviations. ,

  • Driving KPIs, cost reductions, tender support, and risk mitigation plans. ,

  • Being the focal point for claims, material variances, and SAP-GSI cost data integrity. ,

  • Proactively managing cost-to-complete, target tracking, and cost gap closure. ,

  • Conducting EAC reconciliation and deep analysis of actuals by WBS. ,

  • Supporting decision-making through advanced financial analysis and reporting. ,

  • Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure financial success."


All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, or other related business fields. ,

  • Experience or understanding of industrial or manufacturing finance and controlling roles. ,

  • Knowledge of cost control, budget management, and financial analysis. ,

  • Familiarity with SAP, BI tools (e.g., QlikView, Ody.C), and Excel. ,

  • Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills. ,

  • Analytical mindset with a focus on cost performance and risk mitigation. ,

  • Proficiency in monitoring and managing financial metrics like cost-to-complete and target tracking. ,

  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including procurement and project managers. ,

  • Resilience and adaptability in managing complex, multi-million engineering projects. ,

  • A continuous learning mindset to stay updated on financial tools and processes.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

  • Work with complex, multi-million engineering projects, leading cost performance and industrial controlling at the core of the project lifecycle ,

  • Progress towards becoming a high-impact finance professional with expertise in cost control, risk mitigation, and financial optimization ,

  • Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,

  • Contribute to innovative projects,

  • Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,

  • Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

  • Comp $68k - 78k

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!


Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.