Capital Projects Analyst

Capital Projects Analyst

This position is responsible to the Manager, Cash and Capital Projects for the financial planning and accounting-related capital project budgets of the Authority.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Maintains the construction and engineering budgets for assigned funds in the Authority's Project Accounting System.
• Coordinates with PDCA / other departments to gather data and understanding of capital project budgets and timing.
• Performs a broad range of analyses related to the Authority's Capital Program including, but not limited to, CIP cash flow needs, bond timing, and debt management.
• Participates in the scheduling and sizing of bond issuance activities.
• Assists in the preparation and review of bond documents including Offering Statements, Closing Statements, Rating agencies, and Due Diligence questionnaires.
• Performs, coordinates, and monitors debt management functions including maintenance of multiple contact lists related to continuing disclosure compliance and the capital project and bond reporting requirements of various government agencies.
• Prepares data for the annual Budget and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Reconciles Lawson Activities with the Lawson GL and creates the Bond Status Report monthly.
• Maintains records / files on debt issuances and compliance.
• Prepares journal entries and performs other tasks as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

This position does not regularly provide work leadership or full personnel management to any employees.

Financial Responsibility :

$800MM cash and investments; approx. $1B in debt.

Qualifications : Education :

Bachelor's degree required in Accounting or Finance.

Experience :

Three years of experience in accounting or finance.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

Valid Texas driver's license.

Knowledge :

Knowledge of financing or fund accounting. Knowledge of Lawson ERP Software is preferred. Working knowledge of Excel and Word.

Skills and Abilities :

Must possess full knowledge of accounting and investment practices. Mathematical skills are needed to prepare budgets and oversee accounting and investment functions. A high degree of concentration and initiative is required to monitor and alter investment options as needed. Must be able to supervise individuals who also work with complex financial data.

Guidance Received :

Guided by Department Goals and Priorities. Makes decisions that are guided by overall Departmental goals, priorities and policies. Job requires interpreting goals and priorities into action steps for completion; has some latitude in regard to methods and approaches but must obtain approval for actions that have policy, service or cost implications.

Working Conditions :

Duties are almost always carried out in an office environment.

Tools and Equipment Used :

Office equipment including personal computers, various printers, and host computer systems.