The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) seeks motivated professionals who want to use their talents and skills to make a difference. Our 750 FTE staff are adaptive problem solvers and passionate about enriching people’s lives. If you are mission-driven, dedicated to superior service and support, and can diligently work independently in a collaborative environment, we would love for you to join our team. LAHSA is leading the fight to end homelessness in LA City. Here, not only would y... more details
Job Summary
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) seeks motivated professionals who want to use their talents and skills to make a difference. Our 750+ FTE staff are adaptive problem solvers and passionate about enriching people’s lives. If you are mission-driven, dedicated to superior service and support, and can diligently work independently in a collaborative environment, we would love for you to join our team. LAHSA is leading the fight to end homelessness in LA City. 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 direction of Finance Management, this position will provide financial and administrative management of complex government and private grants. This position will play a key role in LAHSA's management of financial resources to meet Department and funder objectives, by forecasting financial performance against original projections and highlighting areas of opportunity and risk to various stakeholders. This position is responsible for monthly funder request, financial analysis, forecasting and reporting, as well as supporting Finance Management in accounting and in cost controls.
Essential Job Functions
Plans and conducts highly complex and sensitive research assignments by working with multiple programs/departments using analytical methods to provide recommendations to leadership within the Finance Management team.
Create monthly funder request and accounts receivable. Review monthly financial reports, check for accuracy of coding, and facilitate the creation of any necessary corrective journal vouchers.
Prepare closeout documents for all LAHSA grants to ensure all eligible expenditures have been reimbursed, all cash has been requested and received in a timely manner, and all savings have been identified and reported to the grantors.
Communicate information and ideas clearly, as well as concisely, both written and oral.
Prepares various confidential documents and reports affecting the department for presentation to the Director of Finance and prepares the presentation for a wide range of audiences (e.g., Executive Management, Commission, Stakeholders and the public).
Evaluates the financial standing of various programs by independently comparing program outcomes to goals to determine performance. Provides results of the analysis and recommendations to Finance Management for consideration.
Observe and evaluate the outcome of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts.
Performs various administrative duties such as creating and maintaining grant specific financial reports for the Director of Finance and CFO; formatting documents, and ensuring departmental policies and procedures are being followed and all work done complies with established guidelines and requirements.
Participate in maintaining an automated fund accounting system in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and applicable Federal, State, County and City regulations.
Assist in establishing, implementing and maintaining internal controls and accounting policies and procedures of LAHSA.
Examine, analyze and interpret accounting records for giving advice or preparing statements.
Offer innovative enhancements to department operations.
Analyze and interpret financial data and recommend changes to improve systems and financial performance.
Assist auditors and grant monitors during annual financial audits.
Assume other responsibilities as designated by the Director of Finance and Associate Director of Accounting.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong analytical and reporting skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of staff.
Strong verbal, written, organizational, analytical and project management skills.
Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Access, and Word.
Demonstrated ability to complete automation projects using advanced techniques in Excel and Access
Strong time management skills which include prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines.
Read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures.
Evaluate information against a set of standards.
Think logically in analyzing and solving problems.
Perform mathematical tasks rapidly and accurately.
Demonstrate attention to detail.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality with regards to individual client information, as well as agency information.
Work well independently or as a member of a team.
Experience with VBA programming (Preferred)
Training & Experience
Proven professional experience and educational background.
Schedule
The Chief Executive Officer or designee may change the schedule of positions between remote, hybrid and onsite, as necessary to accomplish LAHSA's business needs.
Applicants may make a reasonable accommodation request for this job by calling the Human Resources Department at (213) 683-3333; or via email at .
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