Assistant CHIEF OF Treasury; EM

We go beyond budgeting and accounting to make sure all aspects of our communities are run in a financially sound and responsible way. From revenue collection from taxes and fees to long‑term planning, you can count on BFS!

The Department of Budget and Fiscal Services (BFS) is seeking to fill an Assistant Chief of Treasury position in Honolulu.

The Treasury Division is responsible for the City’s cash management, bond issuance structuring and management, or securing other types of financing and certain accounts receivable programs. It manages the City’s treasury function, including deposits and investment of funds as authorized by law. Additionally, the Division administers the receivable programs for real property taxes, O'ahu transient accommodations taxes, public service company taxes, refuse‑disposal and collection fees, special assessments, automotive fuel and maintenance fees, engineering inspector overtime and permit fees, wastewater engineering inspection charges, sewer lateral charges, recovery of road and sidewalk repair, recovery of costs for damaged traffic property, concession agreements and lease rents.

Under the direction of the Chief of Treasury, the Assistant Chief of Treasury assists in administering the overall activities of the Treasury Division involving centralized cash management, investment and portfolio management, bond issuance structuring and management, or securing other types of financing, and accounts receivable programs.

• Assist with overseeing and managing the City’s treasury functional responsibilities, including cash, debt, and investments, with custody of public funds and securities exceeding $2 billion.
• Develop and implement policies for administration, accounting, and financing operations.
• Assist in directing cash flow management, including receiving, disbursing, and transferring funds.
• Set investment policies and strategies for City funds, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
• Coordinate, review, and manage bond issuances, including general obligation, revenue, and other bond types.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, City, Securities and Exchange Commission, and Internal Revenue Service regulatory requirements related to municipal bond financing and support executive presentations and legislation for bond sales.
• Administer the City’s accounts receivable and collections programs for real property taxes, special assessments, and other miscellaneous charges and fees; provide administration and collection of the O'ahu transient accommodations taxes.
• Represent the department in meetings with governmental officials and other personnel.
• Lead recruitment, training, and retention efforts to establish a top‑tier Treasury operation.
• Other related duties as required.

* Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.*

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field.

Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.

For example:

Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential…