Cost Control II

Cost Control II – Project Cost Accounting & Rebate Program (Disaster Recovery & Rebuild)

A large public works agency in Southern California is seeking one (1) experienced Cost Control II to provide project cost accounting and to help design, implement, and administer a rebate program supporting a disaster rebuild effort. Location and full/part-time status to be confirmed.

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 line with agency accounting methods.

* Help design and administer a rebate program, including eligibility criteria, application and verification workflows, and payment tracking.

* Design internal controls that prevent duplicate or ineligible payments and keep the program audit-ready.

* Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for management and oversight bodies.

* Explain program rules to the public and internal staff.

* Coordinate with project managers, finance staff, auditors, and partner agencies.

* Handle applicant and financial information confidentially.

Minimum Qualifications

* Minimum 10 years of cost accounting or public program financial management experience.

* At least 5 years in governmental/public-sector cost accounting, grant or program financial management, and financial reporting.

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

* Experience developing and implementing a rebate, reimbursement, grant, or incentive program.

* Advanced Microsoft Excel; experience with governmental financial systems.

* Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

* Knowledge of federal/state reimbursement requirements (FEMA Public Assistance, Cal OES, 2 CFR 200) and documentation standards.

* CPA or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).

* Experience with disaster recovery or post-disaster financial programs.