Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, CA
Financial Analyst
Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Salary :
$116,459.20 - $144,081.60 Annually
Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type:
At-Will Exempt
Job Number:
24-81
Department:
Finance
Opening Date:
10/17/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Please go to for details of this position and to apply.
***Position open until filled***
Definition:
Responsible for the compilation and analysis of financial reports to monitor and track the operational and financial effectiveness of the Housing Authority programs; processes financial data using various accounting and information systems; performs complex cost and financial analyses, preparing subsequent narrative analysis for management; and performs related duties as required. Responsible for compliance with regulatory and funding requirements. Supervises a team of support staff who assist in these duties.
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:Responsible for the comprehensive financial reporting and budget management of assigned programs.
Analyzes and interprets financial data for the purpose of determining financial performance including projected outcomes; makes recommendations based on this analysis.
Reviews financial transactions and performs cost benefit analysis related to projects and programs. Performs complex cost, and financial analysis of data reported in the various financial systems.
Prepares budgets, including forecasts of revenues and expenditures for assigned programs; develops financial reports for forecasting, trending, and results analysis.
Records, classifies, and prepares reports of financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Interprets financial transactions for users who must make economic or business decisions; prepares financial documents such as budgets and billings in compliance with the requirements of government and other funding agencies.
Uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets and relational databases, to assemble, manipulate and format data, reports and presentations.
Works closely with operational staff to provide regular and as-needed financial reports to support their delivery of programs.
Supervises a team of support staff who assist in these duties, including training and all other tasks related to supervision.
Other duties as assigned related to comprehensive financial reporting.
K
nowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques of public and financial analysis and administration; data processing application, software; modem office equipment and procedures; laws, regulations, resolutions, and codes applicable to housing authority financial administration; accounting and auditing standards; Housing Authority organization, operation, policies and objectives.
Skill in the use of personal computers, software applications; oral and written communications; making oral presentations.
Ability to analyze complex financial and technical data; prepare clear and concise reports and presentations, including recommendations for action; plan and organize responsibilities so that reports are produced in a timely and accurate manner; exercise independent judgment in a professional and competent manner; manage a project or assignment from inception to completion; establish and maintain effective working relationships; write and communicate effectively and to assimilate and understand information; make sound decisions in a manner consistent with job functions; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
Knowledge of principles and best practices of supervision, training and evaluation of staff; ability to plan, organize, and perform supervisory duties, including providing guidance and direction, training and evaluation of support staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination equivalent to: A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in business or public administration, finance, accounting or closely related field and four years increasingly responsible experience conducting financial analyses, preferably for a local public agency.
APPLICATION AND EXMINATION PROCESS:Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education, and/or training. Applications must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation. Resumes may be included but may not be submitted in lieu of application content.
HIRING INFORMATION:
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States.
Candidates will start at
step one of an eight step salary range
unless there are special exceptions in accordance with the Personnel Rules. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION: Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in any portion of the selection process should state their need in writing when submitting an application or call 213-252-5400.
NOTE:
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. At-Will, non-represented employees must participate in mandatory direct deposit of payroll as a condition of new and continued employment. Accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis.We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Pursuant to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles' Conflict of Interest Policy, new and existing employees are required to refrain from participating in activities, employment or enterprises, which are in conflict with public interest and/or with his or her duties as an employee of the Authority. A copy of the Conflict of Interest Policy may be obtained by visiting our website at:
http://www.hacla.org/Portals/0/Attachments/Others/ConflictofInterestPolicy.pdf
Please call NeoGov Toll-Free Applicant Support telephone line (855) 524-5627 if you forget your password, have application login problems or get an error message during the application process.
HACLA Benefits
*Medical/Dental/Vision Plan:
HACLA will provide up to 100% of the CalPERS medical premium rate for Los Angeles, San Bernardino & Ventura Counties Kaiser rates for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicableHACLA will provide 100% of basic Dental HMO rates for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicableHACLA will provide 100% basic Vision coverage for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable$250 OPT OUT payment is available for employees with a qualifying health plan outside of the employer network.Employees have the option to choose additional optional insurance such as Dental PPO, Custom Vision, additional medical coverage, and voluntary additional life insurance.*Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability/Mandatory Life:
HACLA will provide 100% of STD/LTD/Mandatory Life premiums for all eligible employees to maintain the IRS 125 Plan*Pension Plan:
HACLAretirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years.
For Classic members, the pension formula is 2.7% at 55 with members contributing 8% of their wages towards their retirement.For PEPRA members, the pension formula is 2% at 62, with members contributing 7.75% of their wages towards their retirement.CalPERS will make the determination regarding the type of membership for which the eligible employee will qualify.
*General Leave/Holidays/PTO:
Annual leave accruals vary, depending upon the type of job/position (membership in employee organizational group) and years of service. Length of service increases accrual rates by employee organizational group when service requirements are met.Newly Hired Annual Accruals:
At-Will/Non-Represented accrual per pay period 5.23 hours (17 days annually)Council of Housing Professionals-Management accrual per pay period 4.15 hours (14 days annually)Council of Housing Professionals-Administration accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)Service Employees International Union (Local 721) accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)Los Angeles County Building and Construction Trades Council accrual per pay period 5.23 hours (17 days annually)American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)
14 Observed Holidays:
New Year's Eve; New Years Day; Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday; President's Day; Cesar Chavez Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day After Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
12 Floating Holiday hours annuallyOpportunity to earn up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible exempt employees as comp time per calendar year. Employees may cash out up to 120 hours of accrued and unused PTO annually.*Additional Optional Benefits:
Pre-Tax Deferred Compensation 457 PlanGroup term life insuranceFlexible Spending Account OptionsTuition Reimbursement ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Work SchedulesPartial Telework Program*Temporary Casual/Per-Diem employee are eligible to enroll/recieve the following benefits:
Kaiser Medical Insurance - 50% employer covered medical through Kaiser Permanente if working 30 hours or more per week.Paid Sick Time - At least 40 hours or 5 days of sick leave after 90 days of employment.Eligible casual employees may enter as Classifc or PEPRA members if qualifying requirements are met.Per-Diem employees are not eligible for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).Note: Temporary casual/per-diem employees are able to work up to 40 hours per week as necessary.
*Availability of benefits are dependent upon employment eligibility status with HACLA*
01
Do you have a bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in business or public administration, finance, accounting or closely related field?
YesNo
02
How many years of increasingly responsible experience conducting financial analyses, preferably for a local public agency, do you have?
Less than 1 year1 to 2 years2 to 3 years3 to 4 years4 or more years
Required Question
$116,459.20 - $144,081.60 Annually
Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type:
At-Will Exempt
Job Number:
24-81
Department:
Finance
Opening Date:
10/17/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Please go to for details of this position and to apply.
***Position open until filled***
Definition:
Responsible for the compilation and analysis of financial reports to monitor and track the operational and financial effectiveness of the Housing Authority programs; processes financial data using various accounting and information systems; performs complex cost and financial analyses, preparing subsequent narrative analysis for management; and performs related duties as required. Responsible for compliance with regulatory and funding requirements. Supervises a team of support staff who assist in these duties.
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:Responsible for the comprehensive financial reporting and budget management of assigned programs.
Analyzes and interprets financial data for the purpose of determining financial performance including projected outcomes; makes recommendations based on this analysis.
Reviews financial transactions and performs cost benefit analysis related to projects and programs. Performs complex cost, and financial analysis of data reported in the various financial systems.
Prepares budgets, including forecasts of revenues and expenditures for assigned programs; develops financial reports for forecasting, trending, and results analysis.
Records, classifies, and prepares reports of financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Interprets financial transactions for users who must make economic or business decisions; prepares financial documents such as budgets and billings in compliance with the requirements of government and other funding agencies.
Uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets and relational databases, to assemble, manipulate and format data, reports and presentations.
Works closely with operational staff to provide regular and as-needed financial reports to support their delivery of programs.
Supervises a team of support staff who assist in these duties, including training and all other tasks related to supervision.
Other duties as assigned related to comprehensive financial reporting.
K
nowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques of public and financial analysis and administration; data processing application, software; modem office equipment and procedures; laws, regulations, resolutions, and codes applicable to housing authority financial administration; accounting and auditing standards; Housing Authority organization, operation, policies and objectives.
Skill in the use of personal computers, software applications; oral and written communications; making oral presentations.
Ability to analyze complex financial and technical data; prepare clear and concise reports and presentations, including recommendations for action; plan and organize responsibilities so that reports are produced in a timely and accurate manner; exercise independent judgment in a professional and competent manner; manage a project or assignment from inception to completion; establish and maintain effective working relationships; write and communicate effectively and to assimilate and understand information; make sound decisions in a manner consistent with job functions; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
Knowledge of principles and best practices of supervision, training and evaluation of staff; ability to plan, organize, and perform supervisory duties, including providing guidance and direction, training and evaluation of support staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination equivalent to: A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in business or public administration, finance, accounting or closely related field and four years increasingly responsible experience conducting financial analyses, preferably for a local public agency.
APPLICATION AND EXMINATION PROCESS:Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education, and/or training. Applications must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation. Resumes may be included but may not be submitted in lieu of application content.
HIRING INFORMATION:
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States.
Candidates will start at
step one of an eight step salary range
unless there are special exceptions in accordance with the Personnel Rules. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION: Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in any portion of the selection process should state their need in writing when submitting an application or call 213-252-5400.
NOTE:
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. At-Will, non-represented employees must participate in mandatory direct deposit of payroll as a condition of new and continued employment. Accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis.We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Pursuant to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles' Conflict of Interest Policy, new and existing employees are required to refrain from participating in activities, employment or enterprises, which are in conflict with public interest and/or with his or her duties as an employee of the Authority. A copy of the Conflict of Interest Policy may be obtained by visiting our website at:
http://www.hacla.org/Portals/0/Attachments/Others/ConflictofInterestPolicy.pdf
Please call NeoGov Toll-Free Applicant Support telephone line (855) 524-5627 if you forget your password, have application login problems or get an error message during the application process.
HACLA Benefits
*Medical/Dental/Vision Plan:
HACLA will provide up to 100% of the CalPERS medical premium rate for Los Angeles, San Bernardino & Ventura Counties Kaiser rates for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicableHACLA will provide 100% of basic Dental HMO rates for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicableHACLA will provide 100% basic Vision coverage for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable$250 OPT OUT payment is available for employees with a qualifying health plan outside of the employer network.Employees have the option to choose additional optional insurance such as Dental PPO, Custom Vision, additional medical coverage, and voluntary additional life insurance.*Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability/Mandatory Life:
HACLA will provide 100% of STD/LTD/Mandatory Life premiums for all eligible employees to maintain the IRS 125 Plan*Pension Plan:
HACLAretirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years.
For Classic members, the pension formula is 2.7% at 55 with members contributing 8% of their wages towards their retirement.For PEPRA members, the pension formula is 2% at 62, with members contributing 7.75% of their wages towards their retirement.CalPERS will make the determination regarding the type of membership for which the eligible employee will qualify.
*General Leave/Holidays/PTO:
Annual leave accruals vary, depending upon the type of job/position (membership in employee organizational group) and years of service. Length of service increases accrual rates by employee organizational group when service requirements are met.Newly Hired Annual Accruals:
At-Will/Non-Represented accrual per pay period 5.23 hours (17 days annually)Council of Housing Professionals-Management accrual per pay period 4.15 hours (14 days annually)Council of Housing Professionals-Administration accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)Service Employees International Union (Local 721) accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)Los Angeles County Building and Construction Trades Council accrual per pay period 5.23 hours (17 days annually)American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)
14 Observed Holidays:
New Year's Eve; New Years Day; Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday; President's Day; Cesar Chavez Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day After Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
12 Floating Holiday hours annuallyOpportunity to earn up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible exempt employees as comp time per calendar year. Employees may cash out up to 120 hours of accrued and unused PTO annually.*Additional Optional Benefits:
Pre-Tax Deferred Compensation 457 PlanGroup term life insuranceFlexible Spending Account OptionsTuition Reimbursement ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Work SchedulesPartial Telework Program*Temporary Casual/Per-Diem employee are eligible to enroll/recieve the following benefits:
Kaiser Medical Insurance - 50% employer covered medical through Kaiser Permanente if working 30 hours or more per week.Paid Sick Time - At least 40 hours or 5 days of sick leave after 90 days of employment.Eligible casual employees may enter as Classifc or PEPRA members if qualifying requirements are met.Per-Diem employees are not eligible for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).Note: Temporary casual/per-diem employees are able to work up to 40 hours per week as necessary.
*Availability of benefits are dependent upon employment eligibility status with HACLA*
01
Do you have a bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in business or public administration, finance, accounting or closely related field?
YesNo
02
How many years of increasingly responsible experience conducting financial analyses, preferably for a local public agency, do you have?
Less than 1 year1 to 2 years2 to 3 years3 to 4 years4 or more years
Required Question