Capital & Debt Manager

County of Mecklenburg, NC • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Finance Department is a team of professionals that are tasked with functions including capital and debt planning, investments, accounting, payroll, procurement, grant management and payables along with providing additional fiscal support to departments across the County. This position manages capital and debt functions within the Finance Department. Responsibilities include overseeing debt administration, the County’s capital improvement plan, capital and debt reporting, project tracking, and day-to-day operations.

Requirements

• Minimum of six years in Accounting, Finance or Treasury Operations; including one year of supervisory experience or completion of an approved supervisory training program.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• May require a North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
• Knowledge of Budgetary principles
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations
• Knowledge of Governmental accounting procedures
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting proficiency
• Knowledge of Capital & Debt Markets
• Knowledge of Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
• Knowledge of The structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Knowledge of Economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data
• Proficiency in financial analysis and financial reporting
• Skills in Interpretation of financial documents
• Skills in Qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Skills in Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting
• Skills in Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Skills in Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Skills in Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Skills in Using mathematics to solve problems
• Abilities in Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units or organizations to help achieve business goals
• Abilities in Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
• Abilities in Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences
• Abilities in Developing Others: Planning and supporting the development of individuals’ skills and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively
• Abilities in Formal Presentation: Presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups; delivering presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience
• Abilities in Information Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it
• Abilities in Leadership Disposition: Demonstrating the traits, inclinations, and dispositions that characterize successful leaders; exhibiting behavior styles that meet the demands of the leader role
• Abilities in Stress Tolerance: Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization
• Advanced in various computer applications including Microsoft Office
• Expert in Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

• Five years’ experience in debt and capital planning

Responsibilities

• Manage, oversee and administer internal operations for capital and debt functions within the Finance Department which includes planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings
• Supervise staff by prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations
• Administer departmental policies and procedures, evaluate results and performance, and assist with the development of new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies
• Manage all aspects of public debt offerings including working closely with financial advisors, banking institutions and credit rating agencies
• Serve as a liaison and provide professional guidance to other divisions, departments, and external customers; represent the County at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events
• Maintain the County’s general ledger tracking assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses
• Assist internal and/or external auditors with periodic auditing or the County’s financial records and statements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees