CHIEF OF TREASURY (EM-08) [1 vacancy]

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 a Chief of Treasury position located in Honolulu.

The Treasury Division is responsible for the City’s cash management, debt administration 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 general direction of the Director of Budget and Fiscal Services, the Chief of Treasury is responsible for administering the overall activities of the Treasury Division involving centralized cash management, investment and portfolio management, debt management and financing, and accounts receivable programs.

What You Will Do

• Oversee and manage 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.
• Direct 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.
• Assist the BFS Director in resolving major fiscal problems of the City.
• 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.
  
  

Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring departments for further consideration for the current opening, as well as future vacancies for openings with this job title.Applications must be submitted online by December 6, 2025, 11:59 P.M., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.

*** Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval. Recruitment Incentive may be available.***

The City’s Many Excellent Benefits Include

• Generous Time Off - Up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick days, and 13-14 holidays per year.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans with subsidized premiums, and life insurance coverage.
• Retirement Plan - State of Hawaii ERS pension and optional retirement and deferred compensation plans.
• Student Loan Relief - Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Career Development - Training and development classes at all levels.
• And much more! - For additional benefit information, visit https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.
  
  

Responsibilities

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• use a valid e-mail account;
• verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account;
• are subscribed to e-mail notices;
• check your spam folders; and
• add infoneogov@honolulu.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.
  
  

Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Education Requirement

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.

Substitution: 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

• Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
• Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in accounting/finance may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
  
  

Education must have been completed by the time of application in order to be credited. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., a foreign credential evaluation (FCE), must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Verification Requirement: In order to be given credit for your education, clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement. If available, please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time, please note that if selected for the job, you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.

Experience Requirement

Four years of senior administrative financial management experience for a large business, financial institution, or government agency which shall have included any two of the following three key responsibilities:

• cash and investment/portfolio management,
• accounts receivable program management, and/or
• bond issuance/structuring or securing other types of financing.
  
  

Such Experience Must Have Demonstrated Knowledge Of

• the principles and practices of commercial and governmental accounting, organization, and administration.
• State and municipal finance laws and regulations governing the handling of monies and securities.
  
  

Such Experience Must Also Demonstrate The Ability To

• plan, direct and coordinate activities of subordinates involved in a variety of functional areas.
• make decisions and take administrative actions.
• develop, evaluate and implement operating standards, policies, procedures and methods.
• prepare, analyze and maintain financial reports and records.
• draft and interpret laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• prepare correspondences and reports.
  
  

Education And Experience Evaluation

In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

Examination Weight

Education and Experience Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%