Director Finance
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TheLos 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 peoples lives. If you are missiondriven 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 HUDfunded 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 the Deputy Chief Financial and Adminstrative Officer (DCFAO) this position acts as head of the Finance Department of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). The Director of Finance supports the Chief Financial and Administration Officer (CFAO) and DCFAO in directing the following functions: budget administration and management financial management cash management cost control financial analyses accounting practices and the overall integrity of LAHSAs financial data. Position assumes other responsibilities as designated by the DCFAO.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.
Note:This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.Essential Job Functions
Supervises andmentorsmanagement team as a team leader.
Assists with the budget administration and management function.
Ensures that annual grant budgets are entered into the accounting system.
Ensures that all grant modifications and all contract budgets are entered into the accounting system and balance to the appropriate grants.
Monitor budgettoactual expenditure reports for LAHSA and subrecipients.
Ensures the timely and appropriate processing of subrecipient invoices for contracted services.
Ensures the tracking and reporting of subrecipient fiscal performance including subcontract budget provisions.
Maintains all agency subledgers. Ensures that postings are proper accurate and complete.
Manages daily cash balances on all accounts. Prepares and submits daily cash balance report.
Prepares monthly cash billing and funding requests for all funding sources.
Review/approve all LAHSA Payments ensure appropriate eligible charged to correct sources adequate justification/support provided.
Preparation of checks ensure appropriate approvals supporting documentation and appropriations of disbursements.
Ensure subrecipients are paid as per contractual requirements.
Strengthens implements and maintains Sage Fund Accounting system and system of internal controls.
Ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and government auditing standards board (GASB) practices.
Ensures compliance with and assists in establishingimplementingand maintaining internal controls and accounting policies and procedures of LAHSA.
Ensure preparation and analysis of financial reports to Commission.
Presentation of analysis of financial reports to Commission.
Prepares financial statements.
Analyzes system processes and recommends innovative changes to improve performance.
Analyzes and interprets financial data and recommends innovative changes to improve systems and financial performance.
Lead the implementation of new financial systems or department tools to improve efficiencies.
Leads the annual financial and Single Audit processes.
Conducts and/or supervises the audits of program subrecipients to verify accuracy of records compliance with standardspoliciesand procedures.
ResearchesFederal State County and City laws and regulations for expenditure allowability and grant compliance.
Assist in LAHSAs Request for Proposal (RFP) process by 1 providing input to the RFP 2 reviewing proposals 3 providing input to selected proposals and funding.
Analyzes contract provisions and recommends changes.
Provide technical assistance to partner agencies
Manages professional and clerical staff.
Assume other responsibilities as designated by the CFAOand DCFAO
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Teambased project management.
Homeless funding regulationsrequirementsand procedures including HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Emergency Solutions Grants and Community Block Development Grants.
Intermediate and advanced level of computer software programs specifically Microsoft Office (Word Excel Access Power Point and Outlook) and the internet.
Knowledge of fund accounting software preferably Sage Fund Accounting.
Applicable laws rules regulations and/or policies and proceduresprocurement and/or administration ofbudget funding allocationcontracts grants loans or similar agreements.
Proficient in office software such as Microsoft Office (Word ExcelAccessand Outlook).
Working knowledge of project management software (MS Project) and the Internet.
The ideal candidate will be innovative and thrive in an environment where coordination and collaboration are critical to success.
Knowledgeable in governmental and grant accounting and reporting requirements including Office of Management and Budget Circulars A133 (single audit) and A87 and A122 (cost principles) and Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.
MBApreferred andCPA or CIAdesirable.
Training & Experience
- Proven professional experience and educational background.
Schedule- The Chief Executive Officer or designee may change the schedule of positions between hybrid and onsite as necessary to accomplish LAHSAs business needs.
Applicants may make a reasonable accommodation request for this job by calling the Human Resources Department at; or via email at .
We are an Equal Opportunity / EVerify Employer
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
