Debt and Treasury Analyst Sr

JOB LOCATION

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

OVERVIEW OF POSITION

The Senior Debt & Treasury Analyst provides support to the Debt, Investment, and Treasury functions. This role provides detailed analysis and financial modeling pertaining to the City's debt and investment portfolios, along with understanding and analyzing economic development projects. This role has a meaningful understanding of both the debt and financial markets. Performs administrative and reporting duties to maintain smooth daily operations. Develops and maintains procedures and policies to meet regulatory compliance and best practices.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in closing debt transactions for both publicly issued debt and direct placement obligations
• Assists with the development of the City's offering statements, including disclosure decisions, and oversees the development of materials and presentations to bond rating agencies
• Provides detailed analysis and financial modeling for water bonds or other City debt or lease- purchase transactions
• Assists in determining and recommending optimum bond issue size, structure, maturity, and call schedules to maximize financial flexibility and minimize interest expense
• Works collaboratively with financial and investment advisors and other City staff regarding debt issuances, financial modeling, and investments
• Works closely with the City Attorney’s office in preparing and presenting Council items and reviewing/understanding legal documents, including resolutions, ordinances, and financial contracts
• Analyzes alternative financing structures for financial soundness and compliance, and monitors covenant compliance ofthe City's outstanding debt
• Performs daily cash management, analysis, and research
• Assists in managing and coordinating daily activities and special projects
• Researches and prepares special improvement district lien releases
• Oversees and maintains compliance practices, along with updating policies and procedures to meet changing market conditions
• Assists in the administration of all debt service activities,s including determination of payments, investor relations, budgets for debt payments, and cash available for bond calls
• Assists in preparing financial and statistical data related to the City's investments, debt, and financing activities for inclusion in the City’s annual report
• Assists in developing recommended financial policies regarding debt and investments
• Manages arbitrage rebate issues and SEC reporting requirements for government debt
• Assists with the City's internal and external investment committees and provides backup and control functions regarding the City's investments
• Develops recommended policy for metropolitan and other special district financings
• Makes presentations to the City’s Investment Advisory Committee   
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: 

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

Experience: 

• Five (5) years’ experience in debt and/or investment practices and procedures
• Experience with Workday financial software 
• Experience in documenting loans/bonds; principles of finance such as time value of money

Knowledge:

• Understands liquidity vs cash
• Knowledge of debt and/or investment practices and procedures
• Knowledge and experience working with Workday financial ERP system

Skills: 

• Proficiency in use of personal computer, complex spreadsheets, and modeling applications
• Excellent communication skills
• Aptitude in compiling and analyzing financial data; and making effective written and oral presentations

Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers
• Ability to think creatively, and the ability to utilize the internet as a research tool
• Ability to understand and evaluate complex economic development projects

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel

Physical Demands:

• Vision for reading and interpreting reports and data analysis and preparation
• Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard and calculator
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and residents

Work Environment:

• Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment

Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment including computer, calculator, multi-line telephones, and copy/fax machines.
• May require the incumbent to regularly use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.