Finance Manager/ Director - Los Angeles, CA, United States - Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Description

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. 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.

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.

The Chief Financial Officer reports to the CEO and serves as a strategic member of the LAHSA Leadership Team.

The CFO is responsible for developing and implementing LAHSA's financial strategy, leading, and implementing policies and practices to guide LAHSA's financial and operational activities.

The CFO will manage a department of approximately 120 professional staff and has oversight of three departments:

Finance; The CFO should be a proven leader with strong analytical, finance, and operational skills to contribute to timely execution of LASHA's strategic goals.

The CFO will guide the thoughtful and strategic deployment of the finances and operations of LAHSA. Ensure the overall financial health of the organization by preparing and recommending an annual budget for Commission approval.

Manage personnel and financial resources within the annual budget; monitor budgetary and financial procedures to guarantee that generally accepted accounting practices are being followed.

Provide timely administration of federal, state, and local funding to almost 1,000 service providers.

Responsible for procurement and administration of federal, state, and private (grant and foundation) monies to fulfill programmatic and organizational responsibilities and needs.

In partnership with the CEO, prepare and provide an annual/activity report and quarterly and monthly progress reports to the LAHSA Commission.

Provide leadership in labor negotiations to address short-and-long term implications of labor proposals including determining proposal costs, affordability, and forecasts.

Provide oversight of financial systems, policies, and procedures in alignment with state and federal requirements, including preparation of annual operating budgets, financial reports, and regulatory filings.

Continually assess and upgrade LAHSA's approach to internal controls, compliance with accounting standards, and other relevant finance policies and practices.

Submit to the City and the County of Los Angeles complete written reports of LAHSA's financial activities in a timely manner and advise the Chief Executive Officer and other key LAHSA leaders on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, and other financial matters.

Ensure continual development, implementation and communication/training of fiscal policies, accounting procedures, automated accounting system, and cost allocation plan for LAHSA and sub-recipients.

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, management, with an MBA and/or CPA – familiarity with government accounting and audit issues strongly preferred.

Strong financial management skills including oversight of budget preparation and analysis, decision making, and reporting.
Ability to prepare financial forecasts and strong data analysis, communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiations, collective bargaining, contingency planning, and other labor-related activities.
High level strategic thinking and planning. Ability to envision and convey LAHSA's strategic future to the CEO and staff leaders.

Proven leadership skills in financial analysis and an ability to translate data into strategic tools to enhance workplace performance.

Ability to effectively communicate the organization's mission to donors, elected officials, community stakeholders, and others.
Strong organizational abilities, including planning and staff development.

A record of success serving as the chief financial officer and demonstrated competence with personnel management, team building, and problem solving; More than 15 years' experience total accounting/finance experience.

Demonstrated familiarity with computer software programs specifically, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook) and the internet.

Demonstrated integrity and leadership in working with and managing budgets, financial forecasting, performance measurement metrics.

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.