Analyst, Budget

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.

• 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 MIP automated 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

• 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 MIP is 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

• Proven professional experience and educational background.

Schedule

• The Chief Executive Officer or designee may change the schedule of positions between remote, hybrid and onsite, as necessary to accomplish LAHSA's business needs.

Appointments are typically made between the minimum and the midpoint of the range, depending on factors such as experience, education, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.
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. Employment Type: Full-time