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Coordinator, Special Projects (Finance)


Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 70304 - 101638
Posted: 26 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 staff are adaptive problem solvers and passionate about enriching peoples lives. If you are mission-driven dedicated to superior service and support and 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 impact 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 (CoC) we coordinate and manage federal state county and city funds for programs providing shelter housing and services to people experiencing homelessness.

The Coordinator provides administrative operational and project coordination support to the Chief Finance Officer (CFO). This position will help ensure smooth day-to-day operations effective communication and follow-through on agency priorities for Fiscal Teams. The role requires strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to coordinate projects meetings and communications across departments and with external partners.

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

Administrative & Operational Support:

  • Provide general administrative support to senior leadership including meeting coordination and preparing briefing materials.
  • Track follow-up items and ensure timely completion of leadership action items.
  • Maintain organized records files and documentation for projects and initiatives.
  • Support internal communications by drafting correspondence memos and presentations.
  • Assist in preparing talking points summaries and briefing materials for meetings.
  • Support alignment of program activities with agency and funder priorities through coordination and documentation.
Stakeholder & Partner Coordination:
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings with external stakeholders funders and community partners.
  • Take notes prepare summaries and track next steps from meetings.
  • Represent the Executive Office in a professional manner in communications and correspondence.
Essential Finance Functions:
  • Support the CFO in monitoring special finance projects including system implementations and process redesign efforts by tracking milestones risks and deliverables.
  • Assist with compiling and organizing financial data for internal analyses dashboards and presentations to the Executive Team Board and funders.
  • Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across related to budget development grant compliance service provider payables and audit response ensuring tasks owners and timelines are clearly documented monitored and updated.
  • Draft and maintain workplans and status reports for CFO-led initiatives highlighting decision points resource needs and follow-up actions.
  • Assist with preparation for external monitoring and audits (federal state local or independent) including organizing schedules supporting documents and responses to information requests.
  • Maintain organized electronic files and project repositories for CFO initiatives ensuring key decisions approvals and reference materials are easily accessible to the finance leadership team.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities

  • Strong organizational coordination and follow-up skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proficientlevel of computer software programs specifically Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Access HMIS Power Point and Outlook)and project tracking tools.
  • Commitment to equity inclusion and serving vulnerable populations.
Training & Experience

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in public administration Social Work Political Science or a related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
  • Two-three (2-3) years of experience providing administrative program or project support in government nonprofit or public policy settings.
  • For applicants applying to work within the CPO line must have two-three (2-3) years of experience providing program support specifically in service of homeless service programs.
  • For applicants applying to work within the CFO line applicant must have two -three (2-3) years of experience in one of the following financial areas: accounting budget funding allocations grant management or financial compliance within the homeless services sector.
  • Experience supporting senior leaders or managing multiple priorities preferred.
  • Any combination of extensive and applicable work experience and educational credentials to perform the above duties successfully.

Schedule:The Chief Financial Officer or designee may change the schedule of positions between hybrid (2 days weekly) and onsite as necessary to accomplish LAHSAs business needs.

Residency Requirement:This position requires the employee to reside within the State of California. Proof of residency may be requested as part of the onboarding process to ensure compliance with organizational and operational requirements.

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 / E-Verify Employer

Required Experience:

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