Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
Manager, Budget & Financial Planning
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, Riverside, California, United States, 92504
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 and in a collaborative environment, 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.
Job Summary Internally, this position oversees the management and adjustment of LAHSA Department and Program Budgets, which use “Indirect” or “Administrative” funding. Externally, this position determines and manages how much funding received from external funding sources is “passed through” LAHSA as “Direct” or programmatic funding into various Subrecipient Contracts’ Budgets, as well as how much is retained by LAHSA as “Administrative” or “Indirect” funds to operate its Departments and Programs.
Note: This position is funded through June 30, 2026. Continuation of employment will be contingent upon funding availability.
The functions listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities.
Responsibilities and Duties
In consultation with the CFO, Director of Finance, and Associate Director – Budget Unit, develop internal and external budgetary policies and procedures
Serve as a liaison and main point-of-contact between the Finance Department and other LAHSA departments when creating and finalizing department budgets
Serve as a main point-of-contact between LAHSA and its funders when determining and finalizing LAHSA’s annual budget requests to each funder
Direct and coordinate internal and external budgeting and planning activities, including budget formulation, monitoring, and presentation
Direct the compilation of administrative, programmatic, direct, and indirect funding data used to prepare budget allocations, cost allocation plans, and justify funding requests or adjustments related to various programs, subrecipient contracts, and strategies
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
Develop internal and external budget tools, procedures, and templates reflecting the business needs of LAHSA departments and LAHSA funders
Work with Administration & Grants Management Unit personnel (and relevant department directors) to correct coding issues or revise LAHSA department and program budgets when necessary
Work with the Contracts Unit to lead LAHSA’s efforts to encourage funders and external stakeholders to adopt more uniform, standardized, and favorable budgetary language and policies in contracts
Work with Administration & Grants Management Unit personnel (and Procurement & Performance Management Department personnel) to correct coding issues or revise contracts and budgets when necessary
Assist in the administration and management of the annual budget process
Monitor spending against budgets, and perform corresponding regular budget update
Train staff on internal and external budgetary procedures and tools to enable them to provide ongoing technical assistance throughout the budget process
Prepare and distribute monthly internal and external budget reports to relevant internal stakeholders; these reports should provide analysis regarding expense coding
Analyze salary expenses and provide reports to the Human Resources Department
Examine accounting documents to determine if internal expenditures are in accordance with specific eligibility or allowability criteria associated with various funding sources
Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of LAHSA’s consolidated funding matrix
Prepare internal budget analyses detailing projected internal spending versus the commission‑approved budget to help inform executive management decisions
Prepare external budget analyses detailing projected spending on external funding sources versus the contractually approved funding allocations to help inform executive management decisions
Prepare monthly budget vs. actual reports and analyses of expenditures by‑funding source, as well as LAHSA’s internal expenditures by‑department and by‑program, to present to the commission
Participate in the evaluation of proposals for funding in response to requests for proposals (RFPs)
Participate in the review and approval of all finance‑related sections of contracts, RFPs, and technical submissions for LAHSA subcontractors
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Key Competencies
Budgeting concepts, practices, and procedures
Team‑based project management
Homeless funding regulations, requirements, and procedures, including the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Supportive Housing Program, Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in various computer software programs, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook)
Advanced proficiency in information retrieval and usage from the Internet
Knowledge of fund accounting software (preferably Abila MIP)
Applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to procurement, administration of contracts, grants, loans, and cost‑allocation plans, or other similar agreements and processes
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or business administration
Minimum of five (5) years of accounting or budgeting experience
At least two (2) years of supervisory or managerial experience
An MBA from an accredited college or university or related post‑graduate degree
A relevant certification (such as a CPA, CFA, CMA, etc.) is preferred
Any combination of extensive and applicable work experience and educational credentials to perform the above duties successfully
Schedule:
The Chief Executive Officer or designee may change the schedule of positions between hybrid and onsite, as necessary to accomplish LAHSA’s business needs.
Additional Information: LAHSA has adopted a hybrid telework policy requiring employees to work onsite at our Los Angeles office a minimum of two (2) days per week. Applicants must be able to meet this onsite requirement, with or without a reasonable accommodation. LAHSA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@lahsa.org to initiate the interactive process.
Residency Requirement: This position requires the employee to reside within the State of California. Proof of residency may be requested as part of the onboarding process to ensure compliance with organizational and operational requirements.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer
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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.
Job Summary Internally, this position oversees the management and adjustment of LAHSA Department and Program Budgets, which use “Indirect” or “Administrative” funding. Externally, this position determines and manages how much funding received from external funding sources is “passed through” LAHSA as “Direct” or programmatic funding into various Subrecipient Contracts’ Budgets, as well as how much is retained by LAHSA as “Administrative” or “Indirect” funds to operate its Departments and Programs.
Note: This position is funded through June 30, 2026. Continuation of employment will be contingent upon funding availability.
The functions listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities.
Responsibilities and Duties
In consultation with the CFO, Director of Finance, and Associate Director – Budget Unit, develop internal and external budgetary policies and procedures
Serve as a liaison and main point-of-contact between the Finance Department and other LAHSA departments when creating and finalizing department budgets
Serve as a main point-of-contact between LAHSA and its funders when determining and finalizing LAHSA’s annual budget requests to each funder
Direct and coordinate internal and external budgeting and planning activities, including budget formulation, monitoring, and presentation
Direct the compilation of administrative, programmatic, direct, and indirect funding data used to prepare budget allocations, cost allocation plans, and justify funding requests or adjustments related to various programs, subrecipient contracts, and strategies
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
Develop internal and external budget tools, procedures, and templates reflecting the business needs of LAHSA departments and LAHSA funders
Work with Administration & Grants Management Unit personnel (and relevant department directors) to correct coding issues or revise LAHSA department and program budgets when necessary
Work with the Contracts Unit to lead LAHSA’s efforts to encourage funders and external stakeholders to adopt more uniform, standardized, and favorable budgetary language and policies in contracts
Work with Administration & Grants Management Unit personnel (and Procurement & Performance Management Department personnel) to correct coding issues or revise contracts and budgets when necessary
Assist in the administration and management of the annual budget process
Monitor spending against budgets, and perform corresponding regular budget update
Train staff on internal and external budgetary procedures and tools to enable them to provide ongoing technical assistance throughout the budget process
Prepare and distribute monthly internal and external budget reports to relevant internal stakeholders; these reports should provide analysis regarding expense coding
Analyze salary expenses and provide reports to the Human Resources Department
Examine accounting documents to determine if internal expenditures are in accordance with specific eligibility or allowability criteria associated with various funding sources
Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of LAHSA’s consolidated funding matrix
Prepare internal budget analyses detailing projected internal spending versus the commission‑approved budget to help inform executive management decisions
Prepare external budget analyses detailing projected spending on external funding sources versus the contractually approved funding allocations to help inform executive management decisions
Prepare monthly budget vs. actual reports and analyses of expenditures by‑funding source, as well as LAHSA’s internal expenditures by‑department and by‑program, to present to the commission
Participate in the evaluation of proposals for funding in response to requests for proposals (RFPs)
Participate in the review and approval of all finance‑related sections of contracts, RFPs, and technical submissions for LAHSA subcontractors
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Key Competencies
Budgeting concepts, practices, and procedures
Team‑based project management
Homeless funding regulations, requirements, and procedures, including the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Supportive Housing Program, Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in various computer software programs, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook)
Advanced proficiency in information retrieval and usage from the Internet
Knowledge of fund accounting software (preferably Abila MIP)
Applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to procurement, administration of contracts, grants, loans, and cost‑allocation plans, or other similar agreements and processes
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or business administration
Minimum of five (5) years of accounting or budgeting experience
At least two (2) years of supervisory or managerial experience
An MBA from an accredited college or university or related post‑graduate degree
A relevant certification (such as a CPA, CFA, CMA, etc.) is preferred
Any combination of extensive and applicable work experience and educational credentials to perform the above duties successfully
Schedule:
The Chief Executive Officer or designee may change the schedule of positions between hybrid and onsite, as necessary to accomplish LAHSA’s business needs.
Additional Information: LAHSA has adopted a hybrid telework policy requiring employees to work onsite at our Los Angeles office a minimum of two (2) days per week. Applicants must be able to meet this onsite requirement, with or without a reasonable accommodation. LAHSA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@lahsa.org to initiate the interactive process.
Residency Requirement: This position requires the employee to reside within the State of California. Proof of residency may be requested as part of the onboarding process to ensure compliance with organizational and operational requirements.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer
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