Associate, Accommodations - Operations, Systems & Finance

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LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.  

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.  

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them. 

Associate, Accommodations – Operations, Systems & Finance

The Associate, Accommodations – Operations, Systems & Finance is a shared resource within the Accommodations function, supporting both the Contracting & Operations and Financial Operations & Contracting teams. Reporting jointly to both Managers under the Senior Manager, this role is designed as a hybrid contributor able to pivot fluidly between contracting/operational activities and financial/systemic processes. 

The Associate is responsible for ensuring accuracy and timeliness across contract administration, supplier coordination, financial tracking, and system maintenance. This role works closely with internal partners (Legal, Finance, Procurement, Housing Operations, Stakeholder Relations) and external stakeholders (hotels, universities, vendors) to maintain consistent, compliant, and operationally sound accommodations delivery throughout planning and Games-time phases.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Administration 

• Support the preparation, routing, and filing of hotel and vendor agreements. 

• Maintain tracking logs of financial commitments, deposits, and cancellation terms. 

• Ensure all executed agreements are archived in an audit-ready system. 

Financial Processing & Budget Management 

• Process invoices, monitor payment schedules, and reconcile transactions. 

• Maintain budget trackers across multiple accommodation portfolios. 

• Assist with variance analysis, expenditure reporting, and forecasting. 

• Generate stakeholder-specific financial summaries for leadership review. 

Cross-Functional Integration 

• Partner with Finance, Legal, and Procurement to ensure compliance with organizational standards. 

• Support the development and implementation of SOPs for contracting and financial workflows. 

• Collaborate with systems teams to ensure financial and contractual data are accurately captured in reservation platforms. 

Games-Time Financial Operations 

• Provide operational support for real-time invoice processing and reconciliations. 

• Maintain updated financial logs and issue tracking during Games-time. 

• Assist with post-Games financial closeout, including reconciliations, reporting, and handoff to Finance.

Background & Qualifications: 

• 3+ years of professional experience in hospitality, event management, finance operations, or contract administration. 

• Exposure to hotel contracting, event accommodation delivery, or financial reconciliation preferred. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities