Cost Control Specialist II

The role

The Cost Control Specialist II will provide project cost accounting. This person will help design, implement, and administer a rebate program supporting the rebuild effort.

What you will do

• 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.
• Develop and implement a rebate, reimbursement, grant, or incentive program.
• Design internal controls to prevent duplicate or ineligible payments and keep the program audit-ready.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for management and oversight bodies.
• Handle applicant and financial information confidentially.
• Coordinate with project managers, finance staff, auditors, and partner agencies.

Required qualifications

• 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.

Nice to have

• 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.

Benefits

• 100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance).
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick
• Paid Vacation
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program

Before you apply

• You must provide proof of residency in Southern California to be considered.
• You will be asked to provide most updated resume.
• You will be asked to provide Certifications or Licenses obtained.
• You will be asked to provide 3-4 Professional References.
• You will be asked to provide Project List with values, dates, and company of any projects worked.

About the company

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.