Cost Control Manager

Cumming Management Group•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Cumming Group is seeking a Cost Controls Manager based in Alhambra, California. The role will provide project cost accounting and help design, implement, and administer a rebate program supporting LA County’s rebuild effort following the impacts of the 2025 fires. The manager will contribute to project controls systems and methods, oversee cost tracking and financial reporting across projects and funding sources, and work with senior project management staff on overall project cost control.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
At least 10 years of construction cost accounting or public program financial management experience.
At least five years of governmental or public sector cost accounting, grant or program financial management, and financial reporting experience.
Prior experience administering a rebate, reimbursement, grant, or incentive program.
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.
Detail-oriented, with effective organization and coordination skills.
Ability to communicate and interface effectively with others.

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) credential.
Experience with disaster recovery and post-disaster financial programs.

Responsibilities

Participate in developing and improving project controls systems.
Help develop and implement a rebate program, including eligibility criteria, application and verification workflows, and payment tracking.
Recommend improvements to project controls systems, tools, and methods.
Establish project work breakdown structures in line with industry best practices.
Track and reconcile project costs, budgets, encumbrances, and expenditures across multiple projects and funding sources.
Coordinate with other project groups on cost codes, purchase order commitments, and change orders to ensure accounting guidelines are implemented.
Review and analyze project resource management activities, prepare exception reports, forecast potential problems, and recommend remedial actions.
Assist in preparing detailed project budgets and cash flow projections from estimates.
Work with senior project management staff to manage overall project cost control efforts.
Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Supervisor.