Principal Accountant, Treasury

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, 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.  

This position is primarily responsible for managing the daily operations of the accounting unit within the Finance Department. The candidate will oversee the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s (LAHSA) general ledger, financial management, cash management, cost control, financial analysis, accounting practices, and annual financial audit functions. Oversee the overall integrity of LAHSA’s financial data. The Principal Accountant will oversee the overall integrity of LAHSA’s financial data and will directly supervise the work of the Accountants in the Unit.

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.

• Supervise and mentor the administrative accounting unit as team leader to optimize the utilizationofstafftotransmit,execute,orreconcilelong-termdirectivesandprioritiesfromupper management

• to complete the day-to-day work.

• Participate in maintaining an automated fund accounting system in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and applicable federal, state, county and cityregulations.
• Work collaboratively with the Managers in the Finance Department and throughout the agency to ensure accounting issues affecting cash are resolved on a timelybasis.
• Implements and maintains internal controls and accounting procedures in compliancewith

• LAHSA’s policies and procedures.

• Serves as primary liaison with auditors and compliance monitors regarding the general ledger, and financialstatements.
• Assists the Manager(s), Finance Admin and Grants Management with the preparation, reconciliation, and timely submission of cash requests tograntors.
• Tracks accounts receivables and ensures follow-up for timelycollection.
• Homeless funding regulations, requirements and procedures, including HUD Supportive Housing Program, Emergency Solutions Grants and Community Block DevelopmentGrants.
• Intermediate and advanced level of computer software programs specifically, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook) and theinternet.
• Knowledge of fund accounting software preferably Sage (MIP), Fund Accounting, ADP and GHG, preferred.
• Applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures procurement and/or administration of contracts, grants, loans, or similaragreements.
• LAHSA homeless programtypes
• Strong quantitative data and financial analysisskills
• Strong written and oral communicationskills
• Prioritization and task delegationinsight
• Strategic and organizationalacumen
• 2 CFR Part 200, and General Ledger management andmaintenance
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with computer software programs, specifically the
• Microsoft Office series (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook)
• Business Intelligence (BI)software
• Team-based projectmanagement
• Preparing financial statements andreports
• Responding to or conducting financialaudits
• Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, GAAP, GASB, andFASB
• Knowledge of Fund Accounting Software (Abila MIPpreferred)
• Familiarity with payroll, benefits, and timesheetmanagement
• Project management skills as well as strong interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills and demonstrate attention todetail.

• Fund Accounting and fiscal grants management of federal and non-federalfunds
• Familiaritywithagencies,regulations,requirements,andproceduresrelatedtotheprovisionand funding of homeless services in Los Angeles County, including the HUD CoC program, ILP, DPSS, ESG, CDBG, HI, Measure H, BCSH, HEAP, & CESH, amongothers
• Team-based projectmanagement.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in accounting or auditing withinagovernmentalentityorlargefederallyfundednon-profitorganization,andaminimumof two years working as a senior member of an accounting or auditing team, supervising the work of others.
• An MBA or additional certification (such as a CPA, CFA, CMA, or CGMA) is considered a plus and may be substituted for 1 year of the required supervisorial or managerial experience.  
• Experience in fund accounting and financial grants management of federal, state, county and city funds, including a working understanding of 2 CFR Part 200, fundamentals of the HUD Supportive Housing Program, Emergency Shelter Grant Programs, and general ledger management and maintenance.
• Experience with fund accounting software, preferably Sage (MIP) Fund Accounting required.
• 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.

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