Senior Cost Control Specialist

lusternational; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 165.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Unlimited flexible time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Professional development stipend

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Cost accounting

Financial management

Excel proficiency

Office 365

Government accounting systems

Communication skills

Audit readiness

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree (preferred)

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Oracle Cloud Analytics

Descripción del empleo

About the Position

We're seeking a Senior Cost Control Specialist to support large, complex heavy civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, transit (bus and rail), aviation (international airports), and water/wastewater projects delivered through both traditional and alternative delivery methods. Your main focus will be cost accounting for a public infrastructure rebuild program, where you'll also partner on the design, implementation, and day-to-day administration of its rebate program, with controls that keep every payment eligible, traceable, and audit ready.

This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities

• 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, so costs are recorded consistently and remain eligible for reimbursement.
• 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.

Attributes

Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.

Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.

Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 covering cost accounting, grant or program financial management, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to 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, application and verification workflows, and payment tracking.
• Experience designing internal controls that prevent duplicate or ineligible payments and keep programs audit ready.Track record preparing financial reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for management and oversight bodies.
• Working knowledge of governmental financial and accounting systems.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or business administration.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).
• Knowledge of federal and state reimbursement requirements, including FEMA Public Assistance and 2 CFR 200, and related documentation standards.
• Experience with disaster recovery or post-disaster financial programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Compensation Details

Expected Salary: $120k-$165k/year ($57-$79/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidate's level of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

• Unlimited flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
• Formal career planning and development program
• $2,500 annually toward professional development
• Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
• Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
• Free personalized m