Financial Specialist II

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is hiring qualified Financial Specialist II professionals to support critical work related to the homelessness crisis.

If you’re a financial professional who thrives on analysis, problem-solving, systems improvement, and meaningful public service, this is an opportunity to put your expertise to work where it matters most.

As a Financial Specialist II, you will analyze complex accounting, budgetary, and financial systems—and develop practical solutions that improve how departments manage resources.

More About the Role:

-Analyze accounting, budgeting, fiscal controls, and financial systems.

-Evaluate financial operations and identify opportunities for improvement.

-Develop recommendations and internal controls to address financial issues.

-Prepare financial reports, policies, procedures, and supporting documentation.

-Help design, implement, test, and improve computerized financial systems.

-Translate manual accounting and recordkeeping processes into effective computerized systems.

and more. 

Ideal candidates have a strong foundation in accounting, finance, financial systems, and analysis who can turn complex financial challenges into effective solutions.

Minimum Requirements to Qualify

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus:

12 semester (18 quarter) units of accounting;

9 semester (13.5 quarter) additional units in accounting or finance; and

6 semester (9 quarter) units of computer science, including systems analysis and design;

AND

Two years of administrative, advisory, or staff-level experience resolving accounting, budgetary, or financial problems, including accounting systems design and implementation.