Salary : $111,883.20 - $137,592.00 Annually
Location : Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), 2600 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: At-Will Exempt
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26-47
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 06/16/2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Scale: Candidates can expect to be hired within the 8 step salary range of $111,883.20 - 137,592.00.

***POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED***

Characteristics of the Class: Under general supervision, an Associate Financial Analyst performs a variety of professional level analytical assignments and projects concerned with the improvement and/or implementation of financial functions, practices, and services. Incumbents in this position perform a broad range of quantitative and qualitative financial decision analysis activities related to HACLA operations and capital projects. Duties may include conducting research, analyzing data, preparing financial reports, assisting in budget development, and monitoring compliance with funding regulations and organizational policies.

Examples of Essential Functions

• Assists in the monitoring and administration of assigned budgetary programs.
• Assists with collecting, organizing, and evaluating data for use in financial models and budgetary analyses.
• Conducts or assists in conducting analytical studies using financial and accounting concepts or techniques.
• Evaluates projected outcomes and alternatives using cost-benefit analysis.
• Prepares confidential financial reports, analyses, and recommendations in areas such as budget, financial plans, governmental requirements, statistical reports, and business forecasts.
• Interprets, evaluates, and analyzes financial documents, operating records, and information to provide recommendations for financial improvement and trended future requirements.
• 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.
• Assists with assessing HACLA's budgetary conditions and prepares financial forecasts and makes recommendations for financial planning.
• Consults with staff at all organization levels, representatives from organizations and groups, and the general public to give and/or secure necessary information.
• Assists with departmental budget preparation and/or review.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices of accounting and financial analysis.
• Principles and practices of economics, budget preparation, trend analysis, and financial forecasting.
• Methods, tools, and techniques for assessing and analyzing the cost effectiveness of a variety of programs, systems, and projects.

Ability to:

• Perform independent research and analysis on assigned studies.
• Gather, interpret, analyze, evaluate, and present a variety of financial and management analysis data.
• Use financial and accounting analysis techniques to make recommendations for financial improvement in a variety of scenarios.
• Assess economic conditions and determine economic assumptions for financial forecasts.
• Formulate specific objectives against which to compare and evaluate results.
• Define problem areas and develop and recommend effective courses of action.
• Prepare financial reports using databases and spreadsheet applications.
• Prepare complex financial statements and reports.
• Exercise good judgment within established policies and guidelines.
• Adapt to various work assignments.
• Meet deadlines, goals, and objectives

Skills:

• Advanced use of Microsoft Office Excel
• Use of personal computers, software applications.
• Oral and written communications.
• Making oral presentations.

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- two years experience conducting financial analyses, professional financial, accounting, or budgetary experience -OR- any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate would have budgetary experience at local public agency.

Special Requirements: Must possess a valid California Class "C" Driver's License.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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. Only the most-qualified applicants will be considered and may be invited to the interview and selection process.
SELECTION PROCEDUREApplications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. The application must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation.
HIRING INFORMATION
All job offers are contingent upon providing a 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(1) of an eight (8) step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with agency Personnel Rules.

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 7.75% 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 160 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible exempt employees as comp time per calendar year. Employees may cash out up to 160 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/receive 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 Classic 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*
01

What is your highest level of education

• High School
• Vocational Certification
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

02

How many years of experience do you have conducting financial analyses that includes professional financial, accounting, or budgetary experience?

• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5-6 years
• 6 and more years

Required Question