Cost Control II

ENGICON CM•Alhambra, CA

3h•$171,000 - $181,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Cost Control II to provide project cost accounting and help design, implement, and administer a rebate program supporting the rebuild effort. The role requires extensive cost accounting or public program financial management experience, including governmental or public-sector cost accounting, grant or program financial management, and financial reporting.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in governmental or public-sector cost accounting, grant or program financial management, and financial reporting.
Minimum 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 cost-capture procedures compliant 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 the 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 the ability to explain program rules to the public and internal staff.
Ability to coordinate with project managers, finance staff, auditors, and partner agencies.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of federal and state reimbursement requirements (e.g., FEMA Public Assistance, Cal OES, 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

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 accordance with LA County Public Works accounting methods and procedures.
Develop and implement a rebate, reimbursement, grant, or incentive program, including eligibility criteria, application and verification workflows, and payment tracking.
Design internal controls to prevent duplicate or ineligible payments and keep the program audit-ready.
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.