THE POSITION
The Chief Deputy, County Treasurer reports to the Treasurer-Tax Collector and has significant responsibility for formulating and implementing policy, and coordinating the investments of county, special district, school districts and other local government districts.
Duties include but are not limited to: Investment Management
• Oversee the investment of County funds.
• Formulate and implement policies and procedures for the investment of County funds.
• Study economic and financial trends and market conditions for investment opportunities in fixed income securities.
• Review and monitor the County’s investment portfolio performance. Debt Management and Issuance
• Work closely with County of San Diego, Chief Financial Officer regarding debt issuance.
• Represent the Treasurer-Tax Collector in the issuance of county tax anticipation notes and special district bonds.
• Review and approve bond documents—Preliminary official statements, Board of Supervisor documents and other legal documents pertaining to debt issuance.
Cash Management
• Oversee the County’s cash management program.
• Manage a computerized cash-flow projection and investment system.
• Oversee accounting, cashiering and payment processing activities. Relationship Management
• Represent the Treasurer in all matters related to Municipal Finance for the County and entities whose funds are deposited in the San Diego County Treasurer’s pool.
• Serve as a member of the County’s Debt Advisory Committee (DAC).
• Monitor contracts with banks and investment firms for deposit of funds.
Administration
• Act as the Treasurer for the various entities in the County in San Diego.
• Organize Treasury Oversight Committee meetings.
• Compile data and compose reports to the Board of Supervisors, Chief Administrative Officer, and others as requested.
• Develop the Treasurer’s Monthly Management Package for public disclosure.
• Write specifications for proposals for banking and other related services needed by the Treasurer-Tax Collector.
• Participate in the evaluation of proposals received. Seminar Program Management
• Oversee the Treasurer’s Annual Seminar Series including: Investment, Cash Handling, Debt and Fraud Seminars.
• Recruit speakers, secure venue, determine session topics and market seminar programs.
• Develop seminars for County of San Diego Treasury Clients
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified applicants will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field. A Master’s degree as stated above, and/or Chartered Financial Analyst or Certified Financial Planner designations are highly desirable. Qualified applicants will also possess at least five years of professional experience managing a large and complex cash flow system and a multi-billion dollar fixed income investment portfolio. A background in debt issuance, a solid understanding of investment principles and practices relative to fixed income securities is required. Proficiency using Microsoft Office and investment decision programs, such as Bloomberg and SUNGARD is essential. Experience in fundamental banking concepts and evaluating and interpreting economic and financial information is required. Experience formulating and implementing investment strategies to ensure capital preservation of principle is required. The Chief Deputy must have the ability to build effective working relationships with coworkers, banking and investment officers in the financial community, major Credit Rating Agencies, and other public agencies and government officials.
The Chief Deputy must be able to plan and organize seminars; symposiums, conferences and other Treasury sponsored events, and possess strong written communication skills and be able to provide excellent customer service. A working knowledge of CA State Codes as they pertain to debt issuance and money management is required.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
You may complete an application and submit your resume online at www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hr.
CONTACT INFO
Kevin.Scott@sdcounty.ca.gov.