Assistant Debt Counselor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Posting Expires: 5/6/26

Salary Range: $73,268.14- $97,812.97

General Description and Classification Standards:
The Debt Manager oversees operations of a portfolio of municipal debt as wells 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

Debt Portfolio Management:
    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
Debt Structure and Analysis:
Support debt transaction management by assisting Treasurer and other members of financing team with:
    Preparation of material for consideration by City Council
    Selection of financing team
    Preparation of preliminary and final official statement
    Preparation of rating agency presentations 
    Development and implementation of marketing strategy
    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.
Debt Portfolio Management:
    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
Reporting & Other:
    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
Specific Responsibilities may also include providing support in the following areas:
    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
 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.
    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

Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience - 
    Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of education, skills, experience, and training
Preferred Requirements/Certifications - 
    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 preferred
    Demonstrated experience working in MS Office Suite
    Municipal finance, government, or banking experience