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◦ Performs complex analysis (alone and in teams), using historical and projected financial information to assist in maintaining adequate funding levels for both Capital and Operational needs within the constraint of varying revenue scenarios to arrive at optimum cost of capital for the organization . Evaluate options and alternatives using above analysis to provide recommendations .

◦ Work with Manager, Debt and Investments and portfolio managers to place cash where needed to maintain safety, liquidity, and adequate yield as it pertains to risk, and in the context of changing capital needs .
◦ Develop and/or assist in the creation or improvement of various financial and forecasting models . Performs scenario analysis given various financial and operational inputs . Prepares financial forecasts . Research historical data and prepares written Staff reports and PowerPoint presentation .
◦ Track and confirm accumulation of funds for semi-annual payments on all debt . Work in ensuring that arbitrage and all annual state and federal reporting requirements are maintained for all debt .
◦ Work with Manager of Debt and Investments In forming teams to issue debt as needed, Teams to include Municipal Advisors, Legal Counsel (issuance and disclosure). Underwriters, and will involve requests for quotes from various firms .
◦ Assist consultants and management in developing models to analyze fuel hedging strategies, various debt issuance scenarios , and interest earnings projections and execute the day-to-day functions the debt/investment programs following current policies and procedures under the guidance and direction of t he Manager of Debt and Investment .
◦ Work in reviewing monthly board reports for possible errors , tracking changing legislative environment (with assistance of portfolio managers and consultants to identify timing of needed updates ) .
◦ Assist in preparation of debt and investment portions of the San Mateo County Transit District, (SamTrans), Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (JPB) and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) annual operating budgets and financial statements .

◦ Interacts with staff at all organization levels, representatives from organizations and groups, and the public to provide or receive necessary information for a range of activities .

◦ Provides financial analysis and support on special projects and other assignments as required . Special projects underway and currently ongoing include integrating automation wherever possible to avoid unnecessary manual entries of activities wherever possible . Projects to include integration of dashboard reporting using data in PeopleSoft, possibly using Tableau or other source . Other projects to be determined .
◦ Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one's self , fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm . Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents .
◦ Perform other duties assigned .

◦ A bachelor's degree in business administration, Economics , or closely related field

◦ At least three (3) years full-time increasingly responsible experience in portfolio management (fixed income preferred), trading securities (or currency), and/or Municipal Debt Management.
◦ Three years of experience to include forecasting or modeling and financial analysis .

◦ Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent advanced degree, with a focus in finance, economics, accounting, or public administration.

◦ Ability to accurately analyze and evaluate d data and draw conclusions .

◦ Experience in computerized accounting systems (PeopleSoft preferred)
◦ Proficiency in Clearwater and Bloomberg ( or comparable systems) .
◦ Familiar with Requests for Proposals/Qualifications processes .
◦ Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint .
◦ Able to prioritize work to affect an orderly flow of accurate information within the Finance and Administration Division and to other Divisions and Offices of the District .
◦ Strong written and verbal communication skills .

◦ Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.

◦ Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums

◦ Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.

◦ Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.

◦ Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.

◦ Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.

◦ Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.25 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.

◦ Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

◦ Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.

◦ Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.

◦ CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%

◦ Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options

◦ Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000

◦ Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.

◦ Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.

◦ Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $2,000.

◦ Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.

◦ Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.

◦ Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.