Job Description

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 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.

The functions listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

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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: Contribute to the maintenance and accuracy of the Abila MIPautomated 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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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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 MIPis 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. Team-based Project Management.

Training & Experience

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Proven professional experience and educational background.

Schedule

The Executive Director or designee may change the schedule of positions between hybrid and onsite, as necessary to accomplish LAHSA business.

Applicants may make a reasonable accommodation request for this job by calling the Human Resources Department at (213) 683-3333; or via email at humanresources@lahsa.org.

We are an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer

We want to support all staff in reaching their personal and professional goals. Working for LAHSA has many benefits. Join our LAHSA team!

Medical Insurance

LAHSA pays a portion of the premiums for medical for all full-time employees and their dependents. Employees are responsible for the difference in the premiums through automatic bi-monthly payroll deductions.

Medical plans are administered through ADP Workforce. The following are enrollment options:

Medical

HMO/PPO:

Kaiser Permanente, Aetna

Dental Insurance

LAHSA pays a portion of the premiums for selected dental benefits for all full-time employees and their dependents. Employees are responsible for the difference in the premiums through automatic bi-monthly payroll deductions.
Dental plans are administered through ADP Workforce. The following are enrollment options:

Dental

HMO/PPO:

Guardian Dental

VSP Vision Plan

LAHSA offers this voluntary comprehensive vision plan to all full-time employees through ADP Workforce. It includes yearly comprehensive exams, lenses, frames and contact lenses. All premiums are pre-taxed and paid 100% by the employee through automatic bi-monthly payroll deductions.

AFLAC Supplemental Insurance

LAHSA offers this voluntary supplemental insurance to all full-time employees. Plan options include personal accident, personal cancer indemnity, personal short-term disability, and personal life insurance plans. Most premiums are pre taxed and paid 100% by the employee through automatic bi-monthly payroll deductions.

ADP Flexible Spending Accounts

LAHSA offers employees this voluntary flexible spending account plan through ADP Workforce. Employees may elect to participate in dependent care or health care expense accounts. All premiums are pre-taxed and paid 100% by the employee through automatic bimonthly payroll deductions.

Life Insurance

LAHSA pays 100% of the premium for $50,000 basic life insurance coverage through ADP.

Voluntary Group Life Insurance

LAHSA offers employees this voluntary group life insurance through Lincoln Financial. Employees may elect to participate in dependent care or health care expense accounts. All premiums are pre-taxed and paid 100% by the employee through automatic bimonthly payroll deductions.

Long Term Disability

LAHSA pays 100% of the premium for long term disability coverage through ADP.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Eligibility

LAHSA is considered a government employer for the PSLF Program.

Pension Plan

LAHSA provides a 401A pension plan through Lincoln Financial. After 6 months of employment, employees are eligible for contributions of 6% of the employee's salary with a qualification date of 500 hours or 6 months after the date of hire.

Deferred Compensation Plan

LAHSA provides a 457 Deferred Compensation plan through Lincoln Financial. Employees may elect to defer up to IRS maximum limit per year of their earned salary for income tax purposes.

Time Off Administrative Leave

Chief Executive Officer, chiefs, and directors receive five (5) days of admin leave each calendar year in addition to the time-off below.

Vacation

Vacation is earned according to each month of service commencing with the employee's initial date of hire.Less than three (3) years of employment, eighty (80) hours per year. Three (3) to six (6) years of employment, one hundred twenty (120) hours per year. More than six (6) years of employment, the one hundred twenty (120) hour total shall be supplemented by one (1) workday of paid leave for each twelve (12) months greater than seventy-two (72) months of employment. This vacation accrual is capped at thirty (30) workdays per year
Maximum accrual of vacation leave is 240 hours.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees accrue sick leave at a rate of 12 days per year. Maximum accrual of sick leave is 160 hours.

Paid Holidays

All employees receive the following observed company holidays off:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
President's Day
Cesar Chavez Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Indigenous People's Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Day

In addition to the above holidays, full-time regular employees are entitled to two (2) "Floating Holidays" during the calendar year.


Updated 01/15/2025