DEPARTMENTAL FINANCE MANAGER III - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT (HOMELESSNESS)

Position/Program Information

Type of Recruitment

Open Competitive - Emergency

Filing Dates

Applications will be accepted from Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Wednesday , October 8, 2025, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday , October 8 , 2025 , to be accepted.

Exam Number

HH1054A-EA

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Department of Homeless Services and Housing is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Departmental Financial Manager III vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Departmental Financial Manager III.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, directs, and evaluates complex departmental financial management functions, including budget, accounting, fiscal operations, financial reporting, and analysis.
  
• Oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring of the department’s annual budget to ensure compliance with County directives and organizational priorities.
  
• Manages the department’s accounting systems, including cost, revenue, billing, and trust accounts; interprets regulations and advises management on financial impacts.
  
• Provides financial counsel to management on budgetary status, funding reallocations, and the fiscal implications of current and proposed operations.
  
• Directs the preparation and submission of internal and external financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable requirements.
  
• Develops short- and long-term financial plans and contributes to strategic financial planning for the department.
  
• Administers internal controls and conducts audits to ensure compliance with County policies and sound fiscal practices.
  
• Analyzes legislation affecting department revenues, budgets, and collections, and advises on necessary adjustments.
  
• Leads cost and efficiency studies; recommends and implements policies and procedures to improve financial operations.
  

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Option I: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree* or higher in Business or Public Administration, Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related field - AND - Two (2) years management experience** directing through subordinate supervisors the analysis, preparation and ongoing administration of a departmental or organizational budget, accounting, fiscal or auditing program.

Option II: Four (4) years management experience** directing through subordinate supervisors the analysis, preparation and ongoing administration of a departmental or organizational budget, accounting, fiscal or auditing program.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

Special Requirement Information

* To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days of the end of the filing period. Please submit documentation to AAvetyan@hr.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:

https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pd

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

**Management experience is defined as experience making major recommendations and taking actions that have a direct and substantial effect on the agency and the programs. Managers organize, plan, implement, and control functions and programs; develop and implement policies, procedures, and guidelines; formulate short-term and long-term goals and objectives; direct and supervise staff through subordinate supervisors; allocate resources; formulate budgets; determine staff training needs; etc.

License

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Class

II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Additional Information

Exam Content

During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

Application and Filing Information

Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add AAvetyan@hr.lacounty.gov , as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Social Security Number
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name: Armen Avetyan

Department Contact Number: (213) 866-8749

Department Contact Email: AAvetyan@hr.lacounty.gov

Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

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Closing Date/Time: 10/8/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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