What are the responsibilities and job description for the City Treasurer position at City of Raleigh Municipal Government?
Are you a mission-driven finance professional with a strong understanding of public financing tools, cash management, investing strategies, and long-term capital financial planning? Do you approach your role with sound judgment and a strategic mindset that promote sustainable financial health and build public trust? Don’t wait—apply today and become part of our team!
As City Treasurer, you’ll lead and oversee the treasury division—responsible for two core initiatives: cash & investments management and debt management. In this senior manager-level role, you’ll oversee everything from managing banking relationships and liquidity, to directing short- and long-term investment strategies, and administering debt functions such as compliance, official statements, credit rating oversight, investor relations, and financial modeling. This hands-on leadership role requires managing the day-to-day while also setting the strategic vision, balancing operational excellence with forward-thinking financial stewardship. You’ll navigate multiple priorities with exceptional organization, independently prioritizing initiatives to drive results. Strong collaboration is essential—you’ll build internal teams and external partnerships alike. And after completing onboarding, you’ll be eligible for a flexible hybrid work schedule that supports a strong work-life balance.
About Us:
The Finance Department plays a crucial role in supporting City-wide operations within a fast-paced, customer-focused, and dynamic environment. Our department focuses on several key priorities to ensure the City’s financial health and success: Fiscal Integrity & Accountability, Informed Decision-Making, Efficiency & Compliance, Debt Management & Financing, Cash and Investment Management, Financial Reporting and Risk Management & Internal Controls.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Overall manages and assumes responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing all functions and activities of the Treasury division.
- Manages the City’s:
- Debt portfolio including general obligation, revenue bonds, installment financing which support both general government and enterprise operations
- Cash and investments program including maintaining adequate liquidity and cash flow projections.
- Investor relations and ongoing analysis of the City’s revenues, liabilities, credit conditions, and other financial indicators to forecast short, medium, and long-term financial position
- Comprehensive banking services program and external relationships
- Develops and delivers strategic financial services
- Ensures compliance with all applicable financial policies, rules, regulations, and laws
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in public administration or field directly related to assignment and seven years of progressively responsible, related experience that includes significant management and supervisory experience
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Nine or more (9 ) years of supervisory experience or managerial level public sector finance, treasury, or related work
Salary : $119,700 - $191,500