Senior Treasury & Finance Leader

City of Durham; Durham (NC); In loco; USD 100.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Durham is seeking an experienced finance supervisor to oversee Treasury, billing and collections, budgeting, and debt management functions. You will guide financial strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and supervise a diverse team of professionals.

Responsibilities include preparing budgets, managing investments, and coordinating with city leadership and external auditors. A strong accounting background and supervisory experience are essential for this pivotal role.

Competenze

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field.
• Six years of professional accounting/financial experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Masters, Accounting, MBA or MPA preferred; CPA/CMA/CLGF designation preferred.

Mansioni

• Oversees daily operations and directs work flow for the Treasury and General Billing and Collections divisions; supervises professional staff, including planning, assigning, and evaluating work; training and coaching staff; plans, prioritizes, and manages programs, projects, and operations; develops and implements financial controls and policies and procedures; convenes and facilitates meetings; and ensures compliance with applicable regulations, policies, procedures and contracts.
• Plans and coordinates the preparation of, and prepares, maintains, reviews, and/or submits policy, operational, financial, analytical, economic, legal, annual, and related reports, records, contracts, bid documents, plans, agenda items, and other documents; oversees the preparation of correspondence; maintains databases and online systems; manages the research, compilation, and/or reconciliation of information; manages, directs and reviews the preparation of complex financial analyses; and develops and makes recommendations.
• Prepares and manages budgets; monitors and approves expenditures; evaluates work unit needs; researches and analyzes data; prepares and/or reviews cost estimates, financial forecasts and projections; and allocates resources to applicable programs and projects.
• Oversees the division’s procurement process; researches and evaluates program, project, and department needs; participates in, and/or conducts negotiations; and develops and implements purchasing guidelines and approves purchasing recommendations.
• Coordinates with, and/or serves as a liaison to, City leadership, vendors, City management, auditors, and City departments, and/or external agencies; attends meetings and serves on committees, representing the department on policy and regulatory matters; resolves complex and high-impact project and department issues; facilitates audit operations and provides professional subject matter expertise and consultation regarding financial information.
• Supervises professional, paraprofessional and support staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.
• Oversees comprehensive revenue billing and collections activities related to the Citys general billing segments; collection proceedings for utility and for lien‑related customer accounts; revenue collections activities for cashier deposit operations and the execution and program management for receivable‑related service contracts.
• Oversees the Citys investment portfolio and ensuring effective cash management to support operational and strategic financial needs. Manages daily liquidity, monitors cash flow trends, and implements investment strategies that prioritize safety, liquidity, and yield in accordance with City policies and regulatory requirements; continually evaluates market conditions, selects appropriate investment instruments, and maintains compliance with all applicable laws and internal controls; provides timely financial reporting, supports long term financial planning, and safeguards public funds through prudent and transparent fiscal stewardship.
• Manages the Citys long term debt portfolio in compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations, ensuring adherence to required accounting and financial procedures. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining debt models to support long range capital planning; conducting debt projections; and overseeing activities related to bond sales, bond arbitrage, and lease purchase financing; advises City leadership and departments on future debt issuances, including optimal timing and financing structures, and manages project level cash flow schedules tied to debt funded capital projects. Ensures timely and accurate payment of debt service; preparation of the annual debt service expenditure budget; reviewing and approving eligible bond reimbursements while maintaining appropriate internal controls. Ensures accurate and timely SEC mandated disclosures and other regulatory reporting; updates and maintains debt service software platforms; and prepares debt related schedules for inclusio
• Monitors municipal bond market and collaborates with industry partners to identify potential refunding opportunities which could save money for the City/taxpayers due to reduced debt service costs.
• Participates/leads meetings for City financings and reviews legal financing documents and coordinates and/or completes required City actions.
• Manages financial institution contracts and relationships.

Conoscenze

Supervisory experience

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Masters (MBA/MPA) preferred

CPA/CMA/CLGF preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Durham is seeking an experienced finance supervisor to oversee Treasury, billing and collections, budgeting, and debt management functions. You will guide financial strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and supervise a diverse team of professionals.

Responsibilities include preparing budgets, managing investments, and coordinating with city leadership and external auditors. A strong accounting background and supervisory experience are essential for this pivotal role.