Public Finance Analyst — Debt & Financial Reporting

Talentify; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greensboro Finance Department is seeking a Financial Analyst to analyze complex data, prepare financial reports, and support debt management and CAFR production. The role emphasizes independent judgment and clear communication with leadership and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will bring governmental accounting experience, advanced reporting skills, and the ability to translate technical information into actionable insights for city leadership and the public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 24 hours of accounting coursework, OR an Associate's Degree in Accounting with at least 7 years of related governmental accounting experience.
• 4+ years of related accounting experience (i.e. advanced accounting experience or advanced financial reporting level experience).
• Certified Local Government Finance Officer certification required within three years of employment date.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex financial data and prepare reports regarding the City's financial condition.
• Prepare financial statements and ad hoc financial and budgetary reports for management and other stakeholders.
• Provide inter-departmental financial and budgetary guidance supported by appropriate research and analysis.
• Manage the City's debt issuance process, coordinating document review and execution and communicating with the Local Government Commission and professional partners.
• Research credit rating criteria and prepare materials for credit rating agency presentations and rating calls.
• Develop and maintain a debt cataloging strategy to capture essential information for effective debt management.
• Lead staff planning meetings related to the back-office administration of debt transactions.
• Serve as the primary contact with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding bond-related audits, as necessary.
• Research and develop a post-issuance bond compliance program designed to help maintain the tax-exempt status of the City's bonds.
• Prepare assigned fund statements and note disclosures for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
• Coordinate the compilation and production of the CAFR.
• Communicate extensively with external users of City financial information, particularly professional and financial stakeholders.
• Supervise one professional-level Accountant responsible for the City's bank reconciliation process.
• Understand the bank reconciliation process and identify improvements, solutions, and opportunities for greater efficiency.
• Perform special financial reporting, analytical, and other projects as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Debt management

Accounting

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Associate's degree in accounting with 7 years of governmental accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Greensboro Finance Department is seeking a Financial Analyst to analyze complex data, prepare financial reports, and support debt management and CAFR production. The role emphasizes independent judgment and clear communication with leadership and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will bring governmental accounting experience, advanced reporting skills, and the ability to translate technical information into actionable insights for city leadership and the public.