Debt Manager

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Debt Manager oversees operations of a portfolio of municipal debt as well as works closely with the Treasurer on all debt financing and compliance matters. This role participates in assuring goals and objectives for the division are achieved through daily operations that include but are not limited to monitoring the portfolio in planning, internal reporting, compliance, accounting, and debt and assist in the analysis and execution of new bond offerings and other financing transactions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of education, skills, experience, and training
Excellent writing and communication skills
Advanced Excel and Data Analysis skills including V Look Up, Pivot Tables, Sum IF statements, Macros
Presentation skills including MS PowerPoint
Strong track record of accuracy and attention to detail
Experience with Oracle
Demonstrated understanding of financial markets and processes
Ability to understand, communicate and explain variance drivers
Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment that changes with organizational needs
Strong interpersonal and team-building skills; ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
Demonstrated abilities in problem-solving, decision making and analytical thinking
Ability to prioritize tasks, knowing what is important both in short-term and long-term
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
Ability to prepare and present reports
Self-motivated, pro-active and positive attitude

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in finance, Public Policy, Business Administration, or another related field
Three or more years of professional experience in Finance, Accounting, Banking, or Consulting
Demonstrated experience with debt management
Demonstrated capital markets knowledge
Demonstrated experience performing financial analysis and use of financial models
Demonstrated experience working in MS Office Suite
Municipal finance, government, or banking experience

Responsibilities

Make debt service payments as required by ordinance and bond documents
Respond to bondholders within 24 hours of request
Maintain financial requirements for bank credit facilities and continuing covenant agreements
Manage payments to remarketing agents, paying agent, financial advisor, trustees, rating agencies, bond counsel, and any other pertinent entities associated with the City’s debt program
Maintain compliance with federal tax laws and support arbitrage rebate calculations
Maintain records per records retention schedule and purge quarterly
Support debt transaction management by assisting Treasurer and other members of financing team with preparation of material for consideration by City Council
Support debt transaction management by assisting Treasurer and other members of financing team with selection of financing team
Support debt transaction management by assisting Treasurer and other members of financing team with preparation of preliminary and final official statement
Support debt transaction management by assisting Treasurer and other members of financing team with preparation of rating agency presentations
Support debt transaction management by assisting Treasurer and other members of financing team with development and implementation of marketing strategy
Support debt transaction management by assisting Treasurer and other members of financing team with bond pricing and closing
Manage designated portfolio debt issuances that may include general fund, capital improvement, housing, and enterprise funds on behalf of the City and designated conduit agencies.
Assist with the execution of sound, prudent, and efficient debt management strategies.
Manage the portfolio prioritizing issuances in accordance with strategic priorities identified utilizing internal master debt model, DBC database and any other tools used in managing the portfolio.
Manage all aspects of debt ranging from structure review, budget debt service payments, debt service transfers, bondholder relations, Council agenda, and Official Statement preparation.
Review closing memorandum/coordinate with Treasury's cash management, investments, etc.
Prepare mapping of accounting and ensure establishment of general ledger accounts and set-up of budget
Review transcripts to identify debt covenants and reporting requirements (continuing disclosure, and other requirements)
Participating in the coordination of investments of bond proceeds in accordance with the City’s debt policy
Execute timely drawdowns of bond proceeds to reimburse the general fund
Monitor assigned portfolio for refunding existing debt instruments
Manage compliance with requirements of SEC 15c2-12 (required disclosure of certain financial information on an annual basis)
Participate in the development of strategies to fund projects and other capital-related items
Interact with internal City departments to gain understanding of project and cash flow needs
Monitor and analyze economic trends to support forecasts impact on the City’s debt issuances
Ensure compliance with State of Georgia statutes and City Debt Policies
Ensure Debt Policies are updated to support Treasurer, CFO, and City Council annually
Provides extensive standard and custom reporting of accounts and their respective balances
Participate in compiling Annual Debt Report and Treasury Department submittal to Annual Budget Book
Prepare responses to Public Requests for Information and Open Records Requests
Assist in audit reporting for assigned Comprehensive Annual Financial Report footnotes and schedules, testwork/confirmations
Debt Modeling
Quarterly Reporting
State and City Legislative Review
Attendance at FEC Pre-Briefings, FEC Meetings, and Full Council Meetings, as needed
External/Internal Audit Findings
Infrastructure Bond Affordability and Analyses
Bond Financing Support and Rating Agency interaction
Special Ad-hoc Projects
Treasury Management System Implementation and Upgrade