Manager, Government Funding & Compliance

Gatrans; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Gatrans seeks a senior corporate finance leader to oversee the USDA RUS borrowing program and related federal financing activities. You will manage loan applications, advances, and regulatory filings to support a multi-year capital build-out.

You'll direct compliance with RUS and other federal financing standards, pursue grants and loans from multiple agencies, and lead a two-person finance team to execute these initiatives with strong analytical focus.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field; MBA preferred.
• Ten (10) years with Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (five years with MBA).
• Demonstrated experience executing debt issuances and managing lender, and/or government relationships.
• Equivalent Experience: At least fifteen (15) years experience in an area of responsibility in Finance or related field.
• Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: CFA, CPA, or CTP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead borrowing relationship with USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS), including loan applications and draws.
• Direct compliance with RUS and other federal financing requirements.
• Pursue and ensure compliance with grants and loans from other federal agencies.
• Manage a two-person team: Senior Financial Analyst, Government Loans and External Funding Compliance Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Treasury workstation

Credit rating knowledge

RUS/federal financing knowledge

Debt instruments

Knowledge of financial markets

Education

BS/BA in Finance/Accounting/Business

MBA preferred

Tools

Treasury workstation

Job description

Responsible for leading the corporation's borrowing relationship with the USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS), including loan applications, advances/draws, mortgage and lien accommodations, and required regulatory filings and certifications, in support of a large, multi-year capital build-out program. Directs the corporation's compliance with RUS and other federal financing requirements and leads the pursuit of, and compliance with, grants and loans from other federal agencies, such as the Department of Energy and Federal Emergency Management Agency. Manages a team of two: the Senior Financial Analyst, Government Loans and the External Funding Compliance Manager.

Education: BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field; MBA preferred.

Experience: Ten (10) years with Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (five years with MBA). Demonstrated experience executing debt issuances and managing lender, and/or government relationships. Utility, cooperative, or other capital-intensive, regulated-industry experience strongly preferred; direct experience with RUS/FFB or comparable federal financing programs is a significant plus.

Equivalent Experience: At least fifteen (15) years experience in an area of responsibility in Finance or related field.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) preferred.

Specialized Skills (e.g., typing, computers, software, tools and equipment uses, etc.): Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, including the ability to present to executives, lenders, investors, and rating agencies; proficient PC skills with treasury workstation experience a plus; strong financial analytical and modeling skills; working knowledge of credit rating methodologies and RUS/federal financing and covenant requirements; and a high level of expertise in dealing with financial markets, investments and debt instruments.