Definition: Responsible for the compilation and analysis of financial reports to monitor and track the operational and financial effectiveness of the Housing Authority programs; processes financial data using various accounting and information systems; performs complex cost and financial analyses, preparing subsequent narrative analysis for management; and performs related duties as required. Responsible for compliance with regulatory and funding requirements. Supervises a team of support staff who assist in these duties.

• Responsible for the comprehensive financial reporting and budget management of assigned programs.
• Analyzes and interprets financial data for the purpose of determining financial performance including projected outcomes; makes recommendations based on this analysis.
• Reviews financial transactions and performs cost benefit analysis related to projects and programs. Performs complex cost, and financial analysis of data reported in the various financial systems.
• Prepares budgets, including forecasts of revenues and expenditures for assigned programs; develops financial reports for forecasting, trending, and results analysis.
• Records, classifies, and prepares reports of financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Interprets financial transactions for users who must make economic or business decisions; prepares financial documents such as budgets and billings in compliance with the requirements of government and other funding agencies.
• Uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets and relational databases, to assemble, manipulate and format data, reports and presentations.
• Works closely with operational staff to provide regular and as-needed financial reports to support their delivery of programs.
• Supervises a team of support staff who assist in these duties, including training and all other tasks related to supervision.
• Other duties as assigned related to comprehensive financial reporting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques of public and financial analysis and administration; data processing application, software; modem office equipment and procedures; laws, regulations, resolutions, and codes applicable to housing authority financial administration; accounting and auditing standards; Housing Authority organization, operation, policies and objectives.
 
Skill in the use of personal computers, software applications; oral and written communications; making oral presentations.
 
Ability to analyze complex financial and technical data; prepare clear and concise reports and presentations, including recommendations for action; plan and organize responsibilities so that reports are produced in a timely and accurate manner; exercise independent judgment in a professional and competent manner; manage a project or assignment from inception to completion; establish and maintain effective working relationships; write and communicate effectively and to assimilate and understand information; make sound decisions in a manner consistent with job functions; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
 
Knowledge of principles and best practices of supervision, training and evaluation of staff; ability to plan, organize, and perform supervisory duties, including providing guidance and direction, training and evaluation of support staff. 

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in business or public administration, finance, accounting or closely related field and four years increasingly responsible experience conducting financial analyses, preferably for a local public agency.

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. 

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.

Candidates will start at step one of an eight step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with the Personnel Rules.
 
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION:Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in any portion of the selection process should state their need in writing when submitting an application or call 213-252-5400.
 
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.At-Will, non-represented employees must participate in mandatory direct deposit of payroll as a condition of new and continued employment. Accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis.
 We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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 
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