Capital Projects Cost Controller

APSI Construction Management; Alhambra (CA); In loco; USD 155.000 - 165.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

APSI Construction Management, Inc. seeks a Cost Control II for the County of Los Angeles Public Works Rebuild Authority Program in Alhambra, CA.

This full-time, on-site role focuses on project cost accounting, budgeting, and internal controls to support a nationwide grant-funded rebuild effort. The position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and at least 10 years of cost accounting experience, including 5+ years in government/public-sector contexts.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in cost accounting or public program financial management, including 5+ years in governmental or public-sector contexts.
• Proficiency in tracking and reconciling project costs across multiple funding sources and establishing cost codes.

Mansioni

• Manage and monitor project budgets, costs, expenditures, and financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Track and reconcile project expenses across multiple projects and funding sources.
• Develop and maintain cost control procedures, financial tracking systems, and reporting processes.
• Support the development and administration of financial assistance, reimbursement, and incentive programs.
• Prepare financial reports, budget analyses, forecasts, and presentations for management.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with project teams, finance personnel, and external stakeholders to support financial management and reporting.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with applicable financial policies, procedures, and regulations.

Conoscenze

Cost control

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Excel

Communication skills

Internal controls

Project cost tracking

Auditing

Collaboration

Public works accounting

Formazione

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

Strumenti

Microsoft Excel

Governmental financial systems

Cost accounting software

Descrizione del lavoro

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1409

Salary Range: $155,000.00 To $165,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Cost Control II

Location:Public Works Headquarters Building located at 900 S. Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, CA

Client: County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works

Project Name: Rebuild Authority Program

Project Duration: Full-time term position (staff extension)

Anticipated Start Date:November 2026

Project Overview:

Public Works, Rebuild Authority Program, is seeking experienced Cost Control II personnel at the Document Control I level to provide to provide project cost accounting and to help design, implement, and administer a rebate program supporting the rebuild effort.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor project budgets, costs, expenditures, and financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Track and reconcile project expenses across multiple projects and funding sources
• Develop and maintain cost control procedures, financial tracking systems, and reporting processes
• Support the development and administration of financial assistance, reimbursement, and incentive programs
• Prepare financial reports, budget analyses, forecasts, and presentations for management
• Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness
• Collaborate with project teams, finance personnel, and external stakeholders to support financial management and reporting
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with applicable financial policies, procedures, and regulations
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cost accounting or public program financial management, including at least 5 years in governmental or public-sector cost accounting, grant or program financial management, and financial reporting
• 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 procedures for consistent cost capture, 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 explaining program rules to the public and internal staff
• Ability to coordinate with project managers, finance staff, auditors, and partner agencies

Prefer red Qualifications:

• 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