Salary : $99,028.80 - $121,784.00 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: At-Will Exempt
Job Number: 24-20
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 01/31/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
SIGN-ON Bonus : HACLA is excited to announce that this position qualifies for a one-time sign-on, Non-PERSable Bonus of $4,000.00 for the selected candidate who commences full-time permanent employment with HACLA between January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024, and have continuous permanent employment with HACLA through the date of payment in December 2024.
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Job Description
Under general supervision, performs complex and detailed work in analyzing and maintaining the Housing Authority budget, grants, and other funding, assisting in the preparation and administration of budgets, performing a wide variety of complex functions and special assignments relative to budget preparation and implementation and financial reporting; and performs related work as required.

• Assists in the preparation and administration of the overall Housing Authority budget, grant management, and other funding obligations;
• Performs financial studies, determines feasibility of initiating new programs and expanding existing services;
• Assists in overall budget administration;
• Develops cost estimates for costs such as staffing and other operating expenses;
• Analyzes and maintains funding obligation tracking systems;
• Prepares administrative reports; works closely with staff to ensure adherence to established budget practices and parameters;
• Makes recommendations regarding budget requests;
• Attends meetings, conferences and seminars and participates on a variety of internal committees.
• Supervises other Finance Department staff in the performance of required duties.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS :
Knowledge of :

• The principles and practices of public administration;
• The principles and techniques of governmental budgeting, budgetary control, and governmental accounting;
• The principles of organization and management;
• Appropriate software applications and use of computers.

Ability to :

• Investigate and analyze budgetary problems and develop effective courses of action;
• Establish and maintain cooperative interpersonal relationships;
• Speak and write effectively;
• Operate personal computers and job-related software applications.

Skills :

• Supervise and lead department staff
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office Excel

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Any combination of training, education or experience which demonstrates potential ability to perform the duties of the position; Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration or other closely related field and three years increasingly responsible public sector budgetary experience; possess valid California driver's license.
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).

Note: Temporary casual/per-diem employees are able to work up to 40 hours per week as necessary.
*Availability of benefits are dependent upon employment eligibility status with HACLA*