Senior Cost Control & Rebate Program Lead

lusternational; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 165.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Unlimited flexible time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Professional development stipend

Zusammenfassung

Luster is seeking a Senior Cost Control Specialist to support a large heavy civil infrastructure rebuild in Los Angeles. You will lead cost accounting across multiple projects and manage the daily rebate program, ensuring eligibility, documentation, and payments are processed accurately.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in cost accounting and public program finance, with strong Excel skills and experience with government systems. This on-site role offers strong benefits and long-term growth.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of cost accounting or public program financial management experience, including 5+ years in the public sector.
• Track and reconcile project costs, budgets, encumbrances, and expenditures across multiple projects and funding sources.
• Experience establishing cost codes, job cost structures, and cost capture procedures aligned with public agency accounting methods.
• Experience developing and implementing rebate, reimbursement, grant, or incentive programs, including eligibility criteria, workflows, and payment tracking.
• Experience designing internal controls that prevent duplicate or ineligible payments and keep programs audit ready.
• Working knowledge of governmental financial and accounting systems.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Aufgaben

• Track and reconcile project costs, budgets, encumbrances, and expenditures across multiple projects and funding sources.
• Establish cost codes, job cost structures, and cost capture procedures aligned with agency accounting methods.
• Partner on the design and implementation of the rebuild rebate program and administer it day to day, including eligibility criteria, application and verification workflows, and payment tracking.
• Develop internal controls that prevent duplicate or ineligible payments and keep the program audit ready.
• Protect applicant and financial information in line with applicable privacy requirements.
• Explain program rules and financial requirements to the public and internal staff.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for management and oversight bodies.
• Coordinate with project managers, finance staff, auditors, and partner agencies to resolve cost and reimbursement issues.

Kenntnisse

Cost accounting

Financial management

Excel proficiency

Office 365

Government accounting systems

Communication skills

Audit readiness

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Oracle Cloud Analytics

Jobbeschreibung

Luster is seeking a Senior Cost Control Specialist to support a large heavy civil infrastructure rebuild in Los Angeles. You will lead cost accounting across multiple projects and manage the daily rebate program, ensuring eligibility, documentation, and payments are processed accurately.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in cost accounting and public program finance, with strong Excel skills and experience with government systems. This on-site role offers strong benefits and long-term growth.