CHIEF, ACCOUNTING DIVISION, MENTAL HEALTH/ EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity - Emergency Appointment

FILING DATES:

This position will open for filing Monday, December 2, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. (Pacific Time)

Until the needs of the position are met.

EXAM NUMBER:

b0700A-EA

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

DEFINITION:
Directs the activities of the Accounting Division in the Financial Services Bureau in the Department of Mental Health.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
The one position in this classification works under the direction of the Departmental Finance Manager III and is responsible, through subordinate accounting officers and other supervisory staff, for the administration and direction of the Accounting Division in the Department of Mental Health. The incumbent must possess a specialized knowledge of accounting and accounting systems necessary for the planning, development, and revision of processing systems, a knowledge of the principles of supervision and management, and an understanding of mental health funding sources and treatment delivery systems. Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of accounting operations of the department through subordinate staff.

Records and analyzes all financial transactions for the Department of Mental Health and develops and issues managerial reports regarding financial operations.

Advises management concerning the accounting and financial implications of existing and projected departmental operations including those falling under Short-Doyle, Medi-Cal, and categorical funded programs.

Formulates and implements division policies, standards, and procedures in compliance with Federal, State, and County laws, statutes, and regulations.

Has responsibility for effective and efficient internal control systems, trust accountings, active collection programs, and timely and accurate payments.

Consults with County Counsel concerning contracts, vendor payments, legal interpretations, and legal compliance.

Reviews and assists with the development of mental health service agreements and contract language to ensure provisions are consistent with complex mental health funding policies, mandates, laws, regulations, and County fiscal policies and procedures.

Analyzes and interprets accounting provisions of laws and regulations and recommends methods for compliance within the context of mental health operations.

Responsible for the establishment of accruals and the reporting of financial disclosures at fiscal year end.

Represents the Department as assigned with the State, other funding agencies, representatives of government, business and community organizations, the public, and other County departments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with twenty-one units of accounting including at least two courses in cost accounting, governmental accounting, auditing, or equivalent accounting education
-AND-
Two years of professional accounting or auditing experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Accounting Officer II or higher.
Applicants must meet the above requirement at the time of filing in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING. NO WITHHOLDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions.

Special Requirement Information:
Official Transcript must indicate the required classes in order to be evaluated. A legible copy of the official transcripts showing the completion of the required accounting coursework with the corresponding unit credits must be submitted at the time of application submission or within (7) calendar days of application filing to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov.

PASSWORD-PROTECTED DOCUMENTS:
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice.

Applications must be submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment is still open, or has been reopened, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE:
Applications must be filed online only. Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on govermmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty.gov you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add exams@dmh.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile in box, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Department Contact Name: Hon Sang Cheang, Exam Analyst
Department Contact Phone: (323) 705-3799 or (213) 972-7034
Department Contact Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone (323) 705-3799
Teletype Phone 800-735-2922
California Relay Services Phone 800-735-2922