Description

This position reports directly to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for overseeing the District’s debt and liquidity strategies to maintain financial stability, with a particular emphasis on directing financing activities through both long- and short-term debt issuances. This includes managing commercial paper programs and coordinating the issuance of bonds and other debt instruments to meet various funding needs. Key duties involve monitoring and tracking debt payments and amortization schedules, preparing monthly funding reports, tracking capitalized interest, and ensuring compliance with disclosure agreements, bond resolutions and indenture, and tax requirements for all forms of debt and assures adherence to requirements for tax-exempt debt issues. This position works closely with the other managers in the CFO division as well the District’s financial advisor, bond counsel and tax counsel and is expected to challenge the status quo by leveraging innovative ideas and modern financial strategies to enhance financing efficiencies while aligning processes with the capabilities of the enterprise system.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nance, accounting, business, or related eld is required.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) is preferred.

Prior Related Experience:
Five to ten years professional level experience in utility nance, accounting, planning, and/or audit is required.

Five (5) years of experience in leading and managing direct reports in an empowering and team-based environment.

Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrated knowledge of financing mechanisms and processes.
Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of and experience working with SAP is highly desirable.
Previous utility experience in finance and/or accounting is highly desirable.