Cost Control Specialist II

O2EPCM, Inc. dba O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

O2EPCM, Inc. is seeking a Cost Control II to provide project cost accounting and support the design, implementation, and administration of a rebate program for a major rebuild effort. You must have 10+ years in governmental/public-sector cost accounting and financial management, including reporting and grant experience.

This onsite role requires residency in Southern California and offers long-term W2 employment with full benefits. Per diem and relocation are not provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of cost accounting or public program financial management experience.
• Experience in developing and implementing rebate, reimbursement, grant, or incentive programs.
• 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 per LA County Public Works methods.
• Ability to prepare clear financial reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for management and oversight bodies.
• Knowledge of federal and state reimbursement requirements (e.g., FEMA Public Assistance, Cal OES, 2 CFR 200) and related documentation standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide project cost accounting and assist in designing, implementing, and administering a rebate program.
• Track and reconcile costs across multiple projects and funding sources; manage budgets and encumbrances.
• Establish cost codes and job cost structures; implement procedures for consistent cost capture.
• Design internal controls to prevent duplicate or ineligible payments and ensure audit readiness.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for management and oversight bodies.
• Coordinate with project managers, finance staff, auditors, and partner agencies.

Skills

Cost accounting

Public sector finance

Financial reporting

Grant management

Budgeting

Internal controls

Communication

Project cost tracking

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Governmental financial systems

Job description

O2EPCM, Inc.is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects.

Employee Benefits:

Public Works, Rebuild Authority, is seeking one (1) experienced Cost Control II to provide project cost accounting and to help design, implement, and administer a rebate program supporting the rebuild effort.

Candidates are required to have at least 5 years of experience in governmental or public-sector cost accounting, grant or program financial management, and financial reporting.

Candidates are required to possess the following:

• Minimum 10 years of cost accounting or public program financial management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or 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 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.

Preferred:

• 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.

This position is onsite and you must provide proof of residency in Southern California to be considered

NO PER DIEM. These are W2, long-term jobs with full benefits. NO relocation packages.

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