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The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (“HACLA”) is currently seeking a well-qualified, highly motivated self-directed housing professional to join our agency and fulfill the role of Assistant Director of Finance.
The ideal candidate will have considerable and significant financial and accounting experience, as well as excellent customer service and management skills and abilities. Experience handling governmental budget preparation, accounting and auditing experience is preferred and desirable.
Under the oversight of the Chief Administrative Officer, and reporting directly to the Director of Finance, this position will provide critically responsible and complex administrative support to the Finance Department.
All interested candidates who wish to apply for the position must submit an application through the following link: http://www.hacla.org/careers. Applications received will be reviewed, however, only qualifying applicants will be considered. The position is open until filled.
Job Description
Definition: Under general direction, exercises the full range of financial and accounting responsibilities to include planning, developing, implementing, administering, organizing and directing the activities and operations of the Finance Department; provides highly responsible and complex professional and administrative support to the Director of Finance; formulates and directs long-and-short-range fiscal management plans and forecasts; develops financial resources for capital improvement projects; prepares financial and accounting reports, and performs other related duties as required.
Characteristics of the Class: The Assistant Director of Finance is an at-will position reporting to and receiving general direction from the Director of Finance. The incumbent of this single position class, as the assistant department head, is responsible for effectively managing the day-to-day operations related to various financial and accounting functional areas and support services, including but not limited to systems of financial reporting and accounting, governmental reporting (HUD), auditing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, financial administration, budget preparation and administration, grants management, and investment of the Authority. Acts on behalf of the Director in their absence and as assigned; supervises and coordinates the activities of Finance Department staff; prepares and monitors budgets; directs and conducts special research projects and related studies, and performs complex analysis.
Essential Function Statements
Essential functions may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Essential Job Functions:
- Serves as subject matter expert on various functional areas of the Finance Department and related support services; resolves difficult and unusual technical problems, and provides technical advice to professional staff within the department.
- Assists in the development, administration, implementation and coordination of the Finance Department activities including but not limited to the formulation and direction of long-and-short-range fiscal management planning and forecasting, execution of Departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work methods and standards.
- Prepares financial analyses of operations for Management; advises and consults with Management concerning the accounting and financial implications of existing and projected departmental operations.
- Assists with the arrangement and coordination of regularly schedule outside audits; obtain periodic outside audits; facilitates audit review findings by Authority auditors and outside audit agencies for compliance.
- Prepares governmental reports as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- Makes recommendations concerning major economic objectives and policies in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and future operations.
- Acts on behalf of the Director of Finance during absences and as assigned; plans, organizes, assigns and supervises the work of the department including setting work priorities, determining methods and procedures to be used, resolving problems, selecting alternatives, and taking corrective actions.
- Assists with directing the selection, supervision, and work evaluation of department personnel; provides for staff training and professional development; monitors and directs employee relations and grievance procedures
- Maintains effective internal controls on Housing Authority financial activities.
- Evaluates assigned programs and reviews policies, procedures and methods used in order to comply with best practices and industry standards; formulates, recommends and/or implements action for program improvement.
- Analyzes and interprets financial accounting provisions of laws and regulations and recommends steps for their implementation; reviews expenditures and procedures for adherence with Housing Authority policy and best practices;
- Conducts management research and related studies as required; prepares and directs the preparation of periodic and special reports;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of management principles and techniques; principles of accounting, treasury management and auditing standards; state and federal laws affecting the various operations of the department; systems, procedures and modern computer applications; governmental operations, including budgetary applications, treasury management and various other departmental requirements; principles and practices of administration, supervision and training; Housing Authority organization, operation, policies and objectives; applicable sections of federal, state and local codes and laws; technical aspects of field of specialty.
Ability to work independently with little direction; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; meet schedules and time lines; plan, develop and direct programs; train, supervise and evaluate personnel; research data and prepare reports; interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; ability to coordinate, manage and direct varied activities; ability to concisely present ideas clearly and effectively; skill and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to meet with, explain, interpret, persuade and enlist the cooperation of others.
Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited college in Accounting, Business, or Public Administration -AND- five years of experience in the professional level experience and supervision of a full accounting and/or finance department whose budget exceeds $50 million including actual budget preparation, accounting and auditing experience; governmental budget preparation, accounting and auditing experience is preferred.
Special Requirements: Must possess a valid California “C” Driver's License.
APPLICATION 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. Only the most-qualified applicants will be considered and may be invited invited to the interview and selection process.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. The application must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation.
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.
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 1of an eight step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with agency Personnel Rules.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION:
Testing Accommodations: If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call (213) 252-5400 for special assistance. Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority.
Testing Accommodations: If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call (213) 252-5400 for special assistance. Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority.
As a condition of new and continued employment, employees in this classification must participate in mandatory direct deposit of payroll.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in any portion of the selection process should state their need in writing when submitting an application.
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.
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(Download PDF reader)
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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 applicable
- HACLA will provide 100% of basic Dental HMO rates for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable
- HACLA 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% 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 annually
- Opportunity 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 Plan
- Group term life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account Options
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Partial 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).
*Availability of benefits are dependent upon employment eligibility status with HACLA*
