Senior Financial Analyst

Pay Rate

Why Join Us

You believe that every person deserves a place to call home. You see that homelessness is a systemic issue and want to be a part of the solution. You are ready to utilize your talent, experience, and creativity towards purpose-driven work. You want to work alongside industry leaders to learn, implement, and pioneer best practices.

LA Family Housing is a leading non-profit agency in Homeless Services and Real Estate Development. With 40 years of experience and 17,000+ lives changed each year, we know what it takes to end homelessness. We take tremendous pride in the emergence of our staff as national leaders in innovation, best practices, and policy within housing production and homeless services. Join the fight to end homelessness and make a difference in people's lives at LA Family Housing!

The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst supports the organization's financial health and sustainability by providing accurate financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and decision support. This role partners with program and leadership teams to improve financial performance, ensure compliance with donor and regulatory requirements, and strengthen long-term financial planning in support of the organization's mission.

What You'll Do

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis and management reports
• Perform budget-to-actual variance analysis and provide clear explanations and recommendations
• Develop dashboards, financial models, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Analyze revenue streams, program costs, and operational and cash flow trends

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the annual budget development process
• Prepare rolling forecasts and multi-year financial projections
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
• Support strategic planning through scenario analysis

Grant & Program Financial Support

• Monitor program and grant budgets for compliance with donor restrictions
• Supports the Finance Grant Manager with program budget allocation updates
• Analyze grant financial performance and spending trends
• Support grant reporting and audits
• Provide financial reports and documentation related to program compliance and subcontractor audits

Operational & Advisory Support

• Partner with program and department leaders to improve financial decision-making
• Provide training and guidance on financial management best practices
• Provide training on financial management and budgeting software
• Identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement

Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Support adherence to financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Assist with audit preparation and regulatory reporting
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems and processes

OTHER

• Additional tasks, projects, job duties, and responsibilities assigned by supervisor

What You're Skilled At

• Experience in nonprofit, government, or grant-funded organizations
• Knowledge of cost allocation and grant compliance
• Experience with ERP or nonprofit accounting systems
• Financial analysis & modeling
• Budget development & forecasting
• Grant & restricted fund compliance
• Strategic thinking & problem solving
• Internal controls & risk management
• Collaboration & communication

Other

• Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPPA standards
• Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification
• Ability to pass post offer Tuberculosis (TB) clearances
• This position does not require regular driving as part of daily duties but may be needed occasionally
• Ability to work a 9/80 work schedule
• Ability to work a hybrid work schedule
• Sitting or standing for prolonged periods

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or nonprofit finance
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles (ASC 958 preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a mission-driven environment

What We Offer

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, 529 Education Savings Plan, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Legal Access Plan, Employee Appreciation Program, Company Sponsored Employee Events, Staff Development, 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule, Paid Sick, Vacation and 13 Observed Holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility and more!

Physical Demands, Environmental Conditions, Equipment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Potential physical demands include but are not limited to: walking, climbing stairs, handling, finger/grasp/feel objects and equipment, reaching, communicating, being mobile, repetitive motions, visual activity, driving, and entering buildings. Comfortable working in a pet-friendly environment required. If an accommodation is needed, please inform the Human Resources Department.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LAFH is committed and proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

Fair Chance Act

LA Family Housing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if LA Family Housing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing's Fair Chance Act webpage.