PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL ANALYST (TREASURY)

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Performs highly complex financial analysis work in support of Metro's Debt, Investment, Cash Liquidity, Banking Operations, or Financial Planning functions to maximize Metro's working capital.

The Principal Financial Analyst will manage all incoming and outgoing cash transactions in a timely, accurate and
efficient manner. This position will support all internal and external Treasury related inquiries. Additionally, the role will be responsible for developing and evaluating financial models to support strategic initiatives and resource assessment.

Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of July 7, 2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

• Manages the investment program of Metro's working capital; invests the liquidity component and oversees external managers hired to invest assets

• Manages daily cash flow for operation and project expenses
• Coordinates cash management and investment with debt activities
• Maintains and updates cash management policies and procedures
• Tracks, monitors, and ensures compliance with applicable agreements, covenants, and restrictions, investment policy, statutory, and legislative restrictions for all Metro Treasury programs
• Assists in structuring, documenting, marketing, and the sale of Metro's debt and lease financings, as well as, assisting with the development and operation of other Treasury Department programs
• Assists in the preparation of presentations to Metro's committees, Metro's Board of Directors, rating agencies, investors, and other external groups
• Reviews operating fund portfolio structure and recommends restructuring or reallocation of assets as appropriate
• Manages Metro's banking services and maintains banking relations by serving as the primary liaison and administrator for commercial banking relationships for user departments
• Manages sales tax audit, forecasting, and recovery contract
• Conducts research and prepares documentation associated with Metro's ongoing banking operations, investment, debt, and financial planning programs
• Prepares monthly and quarterly financial reports
• Performs highly complex analytical work in support of Metro's investment or debt programs, planning function, and/or pension and benefits administration; prepares pension and OPEB (Other Post-Employment Benefits) invoices
• Serves as project manager of procurements and assists in the selection of banking and financial services providers
• Reviews legislative guidelines and interoffice policies to develop, implement, and monitor compliance with Metro's debt, investment, and banking policies
• Monitors the financial condition of public agencies and financial institutions to protect securities purchased, invested, or deposited by Metro
• Monitors material events and assists in meeting continuing disclosure obligations
• Coordinates Metro's Treasury Department activities with financing team members, legal counsel, bankers, financial advisors, and underwriters
• Assists Accounting, Budget, and Planning staff in the preparation of information required for financial statements, Long-Range Transportation Plan, and annual budget development
• Procures Metro's bond financing and maintains supporting data to meet post issuance compliance and other reporting requirements
• Approves payment of expenditures from bond proceeds to ensure compliance with tax laws
• Conducts special projects, requiring complex legal or technical reference and documentation
• Provides Treasury services to Metro's component units, programs, and external agencies
• Performs short- to long-range cash forecasting
• Leads the development of the Treasury Department's annual operating budget or annual debt budget
• Leads, coaches, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned employees
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
  
  May be required to perform other related job duties
  

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred

Experience

• Five years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, banking, treasury operations, financial advisory services, insurance, or related field

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
  
• National or state recognized financial, accounting, or related professional designations preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

• Experience compiling and synthesizing large financial datasets to develop detailed, audience-tailored reports supporting high-stakes decision-making for executive leadership, rating agencies, or governing boards using tools such as Excel (advanced), Power BI, or similar financial reporting software
• Experience developing and interpreting short- and long-term cash flow projections to inform strategic liquidity decisions, optimize working capital, and support coordination with debt and investment activities.
• Experience managing Treasury-related budget development and procurement processes, including preparing cost analyses, justifications for financial services contracts, and overseeing compliance with public agency procurement policies
• Experience analyzing and interpreting public finance documents and legal agreements—including bond indentures, investment policies, and banking contracts—to assess compliance, mitigate risk, and support Treasury operations

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Theories, principles, and practices of finance, accounting, business administration, underwriting, economics, banking, modeling, and investment management

• Theories, principles, and practices of transportation, planning, and public finance
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing bonds, securities, and other investment options
• Business investments and transactions of tax-exempt debt instruments
• Financial advisory and legal practices related to municipal finance
• Federal and state regulations governing financial institutions
• Financial analysis, research procedures, and document retention
• Investment best practices and procedures
• Mathematics and statistics

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Performing principal-level analytical work in financial management
• Managing financial resources
• Creating economic models
• Critical thinking
• Determining strategies to achieve goals
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and developing and recommending solutions
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions and recommendations
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Preparing complex comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Microsoft Office Suite applications

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Compile, analyze, and interpret highly complex data
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, and budgets
• Lead, guide, train, mentor, and motivate assigned staff
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*

BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES

Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.

We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan- Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.

Group Life Insurance- PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance- PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.

Long-Term Disability Insurance- 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.

Holidays- 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Time off with Pay (TOWP)- Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year30 days
Beginning of 16th + years35 days

Pension Plan- PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.

Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.

BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES

Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:

• Kaiser medical insurance
• Public Pension Plan
• 457/401K Plan
• Flex Spending
• Paid Sick Time
• Fare Media
• Rideshare Subsidies
• Metro One Fitness membership

For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro’s Pension & Benefits website at www.benefits.metro.net .

Closing Date/Time: 6/23/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro

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