Manager (Finance And Budget)

Los Angeles County Development Authority•Alhambra, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is seeking a Manager for the Office of Finance and Budget. This role is responsible for administering, organizing, managing, and monitoring all financial activities, including accounting, financial reporting, audits, cash management, investments, and payroll. The Manager ensures compliance with agency policies, GAAP, FASB, GASB standards, and HUD requirements. This position also supervises departmental staff and operations and provides professional support to senior and executive management. The ideal candidate will have substantial hands-on experience in financial reporting and analysis, process improvement, engagement with senior leadership, and possess strong critical thinking, analytical, teamwork, presentation, and communication skills.

Requirements

Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation, and project management.
Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
Principles and practices of leadership.
Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility.
Principles and practices of contract administration and management.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances, as well as industry standards and best practices relevant to the assigned area of responsibility.
Department organization, functions, programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives.
Principles and practices of business and public administration as applied to assigned department.
Grant funding sources, grant requirements, grant administration, and grant writing techniques.
Research, quantitative and qualitative analyses, mathematical and statistical calculations, and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
Financial, statistical, and comparative analysis techniques for interpreting various agreements and financial documents.
Principles and practices of project management.
Community social and economic demographics.
Principles and procedures of recordkeeping, document processing, and filing systems.
Techniques for effectively representing the Authority in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned department.
Methods and techniques of preparing technical and administrative reports, and general business correspondence.
Authority and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Authority staff.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Plan, organize, oversee, and manage the staff and operations of the assigned department.
Develop and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
Provide administrative, management, and professional leadership for the department.
Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
Collect, analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner for a variety of intended audiences.
Conduct meetings, give presentations, and accurately convey messages.
Prepare development, loan, grant, and other related agreements.
Use mathematical functions and principles and perform complex arithmetic calculations accurately.
Coordinate and collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders on emerging projects.
Manage a variety of projects related to assigned area of responsibility.
Handle sensitive and confidential information.
Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
Effectively represent the department and the Authority in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
Direct the establishment and maintenance of a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, and procedural, and legal guidelines.
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Six (6) years of increasingly responsible professional experience administering comprehensive programs and services in governmental financial management and auditing, including three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, sociology, finance, urban planning, accounting, or other field related to assigned area of responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading process improvement and automation initiatives, including root-cause analysis, and using AI tools to enhance process efficiency.
Experience performing data analysis, preparing reports, and developing financial strategies.
Experience interpreting and applying governmental finance policies, accounting practices, financial systems, and reporting requirements, while ensuring regulatory compliance with (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Single Audit Act requirements and applicable Federal, State, and local laws and, regulations.
Direct experience preparing and reviewing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) submissions.
Experience in managing a range of funding sources including Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Operating Subsidy, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Measure A, Proposition A (Prop A), and/or other similar funding sources.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Responsibilities

Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of an assigned Authority department, including internal administration, operations, and service delivery departments; ensures department programs and activities comply with all federal, state, local, and Authority policies, procedures, and regulations.
Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the department; recommends within department policy, appropriate service, and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of department budget; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.
Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and/or contracted services; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; administers contracts to ensure compliance with Authority specifications and service quality.
Interprets federal and state regulations and develops and implements grant-funded programs and projects in line with grantor requirements and federal/state regulations; analyzes Authority and community needs related to assigned area of responsibility; collaborates with Authority staff and outside service providers to deliver programs and services; prepares quarterly and annual reports of program and project activities.
Implements marketing plans and strategies for assigned department and program(s); oversees and manages content, advertising, and outreach efforts to increase awareness and support for the Authority’s efforts and programs; collaborates with community groups and the public.
Prepares policy guidelines and training material for assigned department programs, services, and activities; formulates guidelines for preparation of plans, reports, and procedures to be implemented by staff.
Manages and provides technical support in all phases of assigned projects including planning, design, implementation, and close-out.
Prepares and presents staff, agenda, and technical reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services; presents reports to various commissions, committees, boards, partner agencies, and other stakeholders.
Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
Serves as a liaison for assigned functions with other Authority divisions, departments, and outside agencies; provides staff support to commissions, committees, and task forces as necessary.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in assigned area of responsibility; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to Authority needs.
Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
Serves as a resource and liaison to the community, businesses, community organizations, and the general public regarding Authority projects, programs, policies, procedures, and standards; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues and responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
Directs the establishment and maintenance of working and official department files.
Ensures staff compliance with Authority and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Performs other related duties as assigned.