MANAGER (BUDGET AND OPERATIONS)

Los Angeles County Development Authority; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) seeks a Manager (Budget and Operations) in the Office of Finance and Budget to lead the budget development process, monitor performance, and present financial reports to boards and stakeholders. The role supervises four professionals and guides analysts across seven divisions.

Initial salary placement ranges from $131,737.94 to $197,606.90 annually. The ideal candidate combines deep budgeting expertise with strong analytical, communication,

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, finance, or related field.
• Six years of professional experience administering governmental financial management and budgeting.
• Three years in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide leadership for the department and supervise staff; ensure effective performance.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and regulations.

Skills

Budget development

Budget administration

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

MANAGER (BUDGET AND OPERATIONS)
OFFICE OF FINANCE AND BUDGET
$131,737.94 - $197,606.90 Annually (DOQ)
REGULAR POSITION

Initial salary placement is generally made between the start and mid-point of the posted range. New hires are not eligible to start at the maximum of the posted range.

LACDA Overview

The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is a dynamic, innovative agency created in 1982 by the Board of Supervisors. The agency is part of the County family, but an independent agency and not a County Department. LACDA’s core pillars include housing and community development programs that benefit the unincorporated Los Angeles County areas and various incorporated cities that participate in LACDA programs. Funded primarily with Federal grants, the LACDA is an industry leader in sponsoring new solutions to housing and forming partnerships with private and public agencies. To find out more about LACDA, please visit our website at www.lacda.org.

Division Overview

The Office of Finance and Budget is responsible for the preparation and administration of the agency’s budget and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The division provides financial information to the public, Board of Supervisors/Commissioners, Executive Office, and agency divisions. It also identifies and implements best practices in allocation methodologies, cash management, debt administration, capital assets, financial reporting, and public investments.

Position Overview

Under general direction, the Manager oversees the development and implementation of the Agency’s operating and capital budgets. Key responsibilities include leading the budget-development process; developing preliminary and final budget documents; monitoring budget, position, and grant performance; reviewing cost-allocation plans, indirect-cost rates submissions, and quarterly financial results; preparing current fiscal-year forecasts; conducting high-level revenue and expenditure variance analyses; reviewing and approving requisitions, agreements, and contracts to ensure adequate budget capacity; assisting departments with special budget appropriations; overseeing the distribution of monthly budget reports; evaluating the financial impact of agenda items; and developing and presenting reports, documents, and correspondence to boards, committees, and other stakeholder groups. The Manager collaborates closely with executives and operating-division directors and managers to assess spending trends and provide guidance and training on budget management and financial procedures. This position directly supervises four professionals and provides guidance to analysts across seven divisions. The ideal candidate will have substantial hands‑on experience in budget development, grant management, cost‑allocation planning, financial reporting and analysis, process improvement, and collaboration with senior leadership. The role also requires strong critical‑thinking and analytical skills, sound judgement, advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, effective presentation and communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• 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.

Essential Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• 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.

Ability to

• 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.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present technical information and data in an effective manner.
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle to visit various Authority sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing divisional policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• 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.

Experience

• Six (6) years of increasingly responsible professional experience administering comprehensive programs and services in governmental financial management and budgeting, including three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.

Licenses and Certifications

• Some positions may require possession of a valid California Driver’s License to be maintained throughout employment or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job‑related essential functions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Direct experience in financial analysis, budgeting, fund accounting, reporting and budget presentations.
• Experience interpreting and applying the Uniform Guidance requirements, as well as governmental finance policies, accounting practices, financial systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing and managing funding agreements.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office applications, with strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• 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 managing a range of funding sources and developing and implementing cost allocation plans.

Equal Opportunity

The LACDA is an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you are an individual with a disability and need to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please call the LACDA, Human Resources at (626) 586‑1687 or via email at [e-mail].

Education Verification

To receive credit for required education, applicants must attach a copy of their diploma, degree, or official/unofficial transcripts. Please note foreign degrees (or degrees completed outside of the United States) require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency conducted by a credential evaluation service such as The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Please include three (3) professional references in the "Reference" section of your application.

Screening and Selection Process

Following the review of application materials, the most qualified candidates will be contacted via email and text messaging, if elected, for an assessment test and/or interview. Please check the email account provided on the application for important communications regarding the status of your application and/or next steps.

Applications will be reviewed for possession of minimum qualifications and evaluated according to the essential functions of the job. In the Work Experience section of the application, applicants must demonstrate their experience by providing a clear description of the work performed as it relates to the position. Each job held must include the dates of employment, name and address of the employer, position title, hours per week, and supervisor. Please note resumes will not be reviewed to determine qualifications.

Supplemental questions are considered a part of the application process and must be carefully answered. All required questions must be completed before the application can be submitted. The supplemental questions will be used to evaluate the applicant's education, training, and experience.

Applications may be declined, withdrawn, or rejected at any stage of the screening and selection process. The LACDA reserves the right to suspend, postpone, or terminate the evaluation of applications, as well as to remove candidates from further consideration during initial screening, assessment exercises, interviews, reference verifications, background checks, or any other phase deemed necessary, subject to position needs.

Part-time experience will be evaluated on the basis of its fractional equivalent of a 40‑hour workweek. All required experience must be paid.

Salary Compensation

Salary compensation is determined based on qualifications, which include experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Initial salary placement typically falls between the start and mid‑point of the posted range. Promotional hires receive a standard promotional increase. New hires cannot start at the maximum of the posted range. Upon employment, regular full-time employees become eligible for annual merit‑based salary increases contingent upon their performance ratings, provided there is room within the established salary range.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected from the process will receive an offer of employment contingent upon the successful completion of satisfactory reference checks, a post-offer medical examination, a criminal background check, and a driving record check. Background and driving record check information will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability for the position.

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License to be maintained throughout employment or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job‑related essential functions.

Failure to meet these pre‑employment requirements will be grounds for withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.

Proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Employment with the LACDA is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

DEADLINE: November 4, 2026, at 4:59 PM

RECRUITMENT NUMBER: 26050