The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) seeks motivated professionals who want to use their talents and skills to make a difference. Our 500+ FTE staff are adaptive problem solvers and passionate about enriching people’s lives.  If you are mission-driven, dedicated to superior service and support, can diligently work independently and in a collaborative environment, join our team.  LAHSA is leading the fight to end homelessness in LA County.  Here, not only would your work have a real impact on the community, but we also offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

Created in 1993, LAHSA is a joint powers authority of the city and county of Los Angeles.  As the lead agency in the HUD-funded Los Angeles Continuum of Care, we coordinate and manage over $800 million annually in federal, state, county, and city funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to people experiencing homelessness.

Under the Supervisor, Budget and Financial Planning, this position will assist in the daily operations of the Budget Unit at LAHSA. Areas of responsibility will include providing professional-level budget and financial analysis as well as completing financial planning tasks concerning LAHSA’s Departmental, Administrative and Program Budgets.  The Budget Analyst will assist with providing oversight of the Agency Funding and will directly with other Budget Analysts in the Unit.
 

• Assist in establishing, implementing, and maintaining internal controls, policies, and procedures related to Departmental, Administrative and Program Budgets Budget operations at LAHSA
• Assist in the preparation of Budgets and Cost Allocation Plans for LAHSA Departments and Administrative Programs Review, analyze, and interpret Cost Allocation Plans
• Review, analyze, and interpret Cost Allocation Plans, making modifications when required (such as during the Midyear Adjustment Process)
• Reconcile and transmit long-term management priorities through the assignment and delegation of work to Unit staff to ensure progress on ongoing initiatives while preventing any disruptions or delays in the day-to-day workflow completion
• Work collaboratively with Budget Analysts and other members of the financial team
• Provide training and Technical Assistance (TA) to subordinates within the Budget Unit and peers at LAHSA from other Departments when needed
• Assist the Supervisor of Budget and Financial Planning Manager in completing their tasks and serve as the primary backup of their functions when necessary. These duties may include:
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  • Assisting with the development of Internal Budget tools, procedures, and templates reflecting the business needs of LAHSA and its Departments
  • Preparing and distributing monthly Internal Budget Reports
  • Work with other Finance Department personnel to correct coding issues and revise Budgets when necessary
  • Analyze salary expenses for the Human Resources Department
  • Work with the funder, departmental and executive Budget personnel to review accounting documents to determine if Internal expenditures are in accordance with specific eligibility or allowability criteria associated with various funding sources
  • Prepare Agency Budget analyses detailing projected spending versus the Commission-Approved Budget to inform Executive Management decisions
  • Prepare monthly Budget vs. Actual (BvA) Reports and Analyses of LAHSA’s agency expenditures by-Department and by-Program to present to the Commission
• Contribute to the maintenance and accuracy of the Abila MIP automated fund accounting system in accordance with GAAP and applicable Federal, State, County, City, and LAHSA regulations
• Offer suggestions to improve Unit operations
• Ensure proper recording and coding of expenditure data in relevant databases
• Assumes other responsibilities as directed to by the CFO, Director of Finance, Associate Director, Budget & Financial Planning Unit, and Budget & Financial Planning Manager

• Strong quantitative data and financial analysis skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proven organizational, strategic, and financial planning acumen
• Proven experience in the preparation of spend down analysis, financial reports and statements and financial reports
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with computer software programs, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook)
• Information retrieval from the Internet
• Experience or familiarity with Financial or Fund Accounting and Statistical software (familiarity with Abila MIP is considered a plus)
• Strong understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP)
• Strong knowledge of payroll, accounts-payable, accounts-receivable, and other accounting functions
• Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting funding requests to executive leadership and management.
• Proven work experience as a team leader, senior level staff or supervisor
• Familiarity with relevant, applicable homelessness-related Government laws and regulations, including the HUD Supportive Housing program, ESG, and CDBG
• Applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures concerning procurement and administration of contracts, grants, loans, and other similar agreements
• Understanding of GAAP, GASB, FASB, and 2.CFR.200 rules and regulations
• Understanding of Fund Accounting and finance; strong familiarity with the nuances exclusive to government and nonprofit accounting and finance is a plus
• Strong understanding of 2.CFR.200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements) and General ledger maintenance and management

• Candidate must have a minimum of three years of experience working in budgeting, financial analysis or accounting within a governmental entity or large federally funded non-profit organization. 
• An MBA or additional certification (such as a CPA, CFA, CMA, or CGMA) is considered a plus, and may be substituted for 1 year of the required supervisory or managerial experience. 
• Must have experience in fund accounting and financial grants management of federal, state, county and city funds, including a working understanding of 2 CFR Part 200, fundamentals of the HUD Supportive Housing Program, Emergency Shelter Grant Programs, and general ledger management and maintenance.  Must have experience with fund accounting software, preferably Sage (MIP) Fund Accounting. 
• Candidates must have project management skills as well as strong interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, MBA preferred. 
• Any combination of extensive and applicable work experience and educational credentials to perform the above duties successfully.