Cost Control II

CLMI Group, LLC•Los Angeles, CA

3h•$148,000 - $158,000•Onsite

About The Position

CLMI Group is seeking an experienced Cost Control II for the Los Angeles County Public Works – Rebuild Authority in Los Angeles, California. The role provides project cost accounting and helps design, implement, and administer a rebate program supporting the rebuild effort. Candidates must be willing and able to commute to the assigned worksite and make project site visits as necessary. The position requires at least 10 years of cost accounting or public program financial management experience, including experience tracking and reconciling costs, budgets, encumbrances, and expenditures across projects and funding sources. The Cost Control II establishes cost codes and job-cost structures, develops program workflows and internal controls, prepares financial reporting, and coordinates with project managers, finance staff, auditors, partner agencies, and the public. The salary range is $148,000–$158,000. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with matching; paid vacation, sick leave, and public holidays; and short- and long-term disability and life insurance.

Requirements

At least 10 years of cost accounting or public program financial management experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
Ability to track and reconcile project costs, budgets, encumbrances, and expenditures across multiple projects and funding sources.
Ability to establish cost codes, job-cost structures, and consistent cost-capture procedures in compliance with LA County Public Works accounting methods and procedures.
Experience developing and implementing a rebate, reimbursement, grant, or incentive program, including eligibility criteria, application and verification workflows, and payment tracking.
Ability to design internal controls that prevent duplicate or ineligible payments and keep a program audit-ready.
Ability to prepare clear financial reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for management and oversight bodies.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with governmental financial systems.
Ability to handle applicant and financial information confidentially and in accordance with privacy requirements.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including explaining program rules to the public and internal staff.
Ability to coordinate with project managers, finance staff, auditors, and partner agencies.
Willingness and ability to commute to the assigned worksite and make project site visits as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of federal and state reimbursement requirements, such as FEMA Public Assistance, Cal OES, and 2 CFR 200, and related documentation standards.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).
Experience with disaster recovery or post-disaster financial programs.

Responsibilities

Provide project cost accounting for the rebuild effort.
Help design, implement, and administer a rebate program.
Track and reconcile project costs, budgets, encumbrances, and expenditures across multiple projects and funding sources.
Establish cost codes, job-cost structures, and procedures for consistent cost capture in compliance with LA County Public Works accounting methods and procedures.
Develop and implement rebate, reimbursement, grant, or incentive program eligibility criteria, application and verification workflows, and payment tracking.
Design internal controls to prevent duplicate or ineligible payments and maintain audit readiness.
Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for management and oversight bodies.
Handle applicant and financial information confidentially and in accordance with privacy requirements.
Explain program rules to the public and internal staff.
Coordinate with project managers, finance staff, auditors, and partner agencies.
Commute to the assigned worksite and make project site visits as necessary.