Debt & Treasury Analyst

at  Port of Portland

THE POSITION

The Port of Portland is Hiring a
Debt and Treasury Analyst!
Are you ready to soar to new heights in the dynamic world of finance? We’re looking for a talented Debt and Treasury Analyst to join our team at the Port of Portland
About Us: At the Port of Portland, we embrace innovation and are at the forefront of our industry. You will play a crucial role in optimizing our financial strategies with your passion for numbers, a keen eye for detail, and the drive to make a real impact in our industry – if this sounds appealing to you, then this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!
Your Role: We are seeking an individual who will specialize in complex analytical, cash management, investment analysis, debt management, capital planning and forecasting functions as they relate to all Port businesses. The successful candidate will make recommendations on decisions of considerable impact or consequences involving highly specialized and/or technical areas requiring application and interpretation of data, facts, procedures, policies, and laws and in-depth understanding of all aspects of the Port’s business.
If you’re ready to embark on a journey of professional growth and contribute to the financial success of the Port of Portland, apply now! Your skills could be the missing piece that helps us reach new heights. Elevate your career with us!

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related. Master’s degree preferred.
• Two or more years in a Financial Analyst or related role working on debt, cash, and investment or related activities OR;
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties.

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Senior level at using Excel for task, reporting, projects and more.
• Financial modeling, accounting systems, analysis, and reporting.
• Understanding of investment of public funds, principles of public finance debt issuance and management.
• Helpful to have knowledge of Marine, Aviation and real estate and business development along with Port funding sources.

ABOUT US:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have – our three airports, four marine terminals, five business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them – to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone’s life better. And we’ll use our power and influence to pull down barriers, unlock new opportunities, ensure more people share in our region’s success and include those who have been excluded in the past. With YOUR help – together with our partners, customers, and community – we’ll help drive meaningful change!

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS JOB?

Contact us: careers@portofportland.com
Safety: The Port promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice in accomplishing work by complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.
Diversity and Inclusion: At the Port, we don’t just accept difference; we value and support it to create a culture of inclusiveness and fun. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.
Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.
ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 503-415-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.
At the Port of Portland, we strive to offer a holistic and comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families. We care about your health by offering highly-subsidized healthcare plans that include alternative care. We look out for you and for family by paying for life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage. We participate in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement program. We provide access to additional coverage and benefits including pre-tax spending accounts, voluntary term life insurance, a deferred compensation plan, and critical illness and accident insurance policies.
We go above and beyond by offering an award-winning wellness program for all employees to engage in. Employees can tend to their physical and mental health, earn rewards, and create community. Our employee assistance program supports the Port’s commitment to emotional and mental well-being by providing mental health services, discounts on local gyms, and pet insurance for companions.
Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to spend with loved ones and do the things you enjoy. We offer generous vacation time that accrues with length of service, sick leave that never expires and can be used for dependent care, health maintenance and mental health, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave – all in addition to 10 paid holidays. As an added bonus – because we know employees use their time off differently – once a year we give employees the opportunity to convert sick leave to personal leave, and to convert vacation leave to either cash, a retirement plan contribution, or a contribution to a Health Savings Account.
Please note: Some benefits vary by job type/group, so please be sure to review your comprehensive benefit guide and/or collective bargaining agreement upon hire to confirm what is available to you.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare complex recurring financial analyses in support of the Port’s capital finance, treasury and debt functions. Support short and long-term project funding strategies for the organization to ensure optimal utilization of resources.
• Update forecast models to help inform timing and size of new debt.
• Support all aspects of financings. Support post-issuance compliance activities including building and maintaining extensive knowledge of the covenants and obligations in the Port’s debt documents, undertaking continuing disclosure obligations, supporting the production of arbitrage rebate calculations, producing debt service and all other debt-related payments, undertaking reserve fund analysis, and creating other reporting as required.
• Create and manage recurring financial forecast models to monitor investments and liquidity; provide insights into financial performance and sustainability.
• Assist with recurring cash management, and investment reporting activities. Develop complex financial analyses supporting the Port’s operations. Support the Department’s efforts to translate complex and ambiguous business problems to simple analytical frameworks, providing solution-focused analyses that anticipate impending decisions and illustrate trade-offs.
• Collaborate with project teams and key contributors across all Port business lines Assist with the fund management processes and reports for grants, passenger facility charge (PFC), rental car customer facility charge (CFC), and debt funded projects.
• Provide financial reports, models, presentations in a variety of formats for consideration by senior management and Executive Team, supporting the Port’s goals, strategies, and mission. Recommend changes to enhance operating efficiencies.