Principal Financial Analyst (Treasury)

Job Description:

Principal Financial Analyst (Treasury)

Description

General

The Principal Financial Analyst - Treasury plays a strategic role in managing the financial planning, analytics, and reporting functions for all agencies: San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), the Peninsula Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA), and the San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority (SMC-ELJPA). The incumbent will collaborate with finance and business leaders to lead high-impact analysis and reporting, deliver recommendations on critical decisions, and manage long-term financial projections. The role will design, analyze, and implement management reports to turn analysis into action and insight.

Essential Functions & Duties

• Lead and perform advanced treasury functions across cash management, debt administration, investment oversight, and liquidity planning for SamTrans and related agencies (Caltrain/PCJPB, TA, ELJPA).
• Develop, maintain, and analyze short-term and long-term cash-flow forecasts to support operating needs, capital programs, debt service, and liquidity risk management.
• Support and lead activities related to debt issuance, refunding, and ongoing debt compliance, including preparation of financing analyses, debt service schedules, covenant monitoring, continuing disclosure, and arbitrage/rebate coordination.
• Prepare and review Board-level reports, presentations, and staff reports related to treasury, debt, investments, and cash-flow matters, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with governing policies and disclosure standards.
• Oversee and perform investment analysis and reporting in compliance with California Government Code, District investment policies, and best practices; monitor portfolio performance, market conditions, and interest-rate trends.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders including bond counsel, municipal advisors, underwriters, trustees, banks, rating agencies, auditors, and investment managers.

Examples of Essential Duties:

• Perform advanced, independent treasury analysis in the areas of cash management, debt administration, investment oversight, and liquidity planning to support the District’s financial operations.
• Lead and support debt-related activities for a bond issuance, including preparation of financing analyses, monitoring debt service and covenant compliance, and coordinating continuing disclosure and post-issuance requirements.
• Manage and reconcile banking, trustee, and investment accounts, ensuring accuracy, proper authorization, and adherence to internal control standards.
• Serve as a technical subject-matter expert on treasury-related matters; provide guidance and direction to staff and cross-departmental partners on complex financial issues.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with external parties including banks, trustees, municipal advisors, bond counsel, investment managers, rating agencies, and auditors.
• Support year-end close and annual audit activities related to cash, investments, debt, and restricted funds, including preparation of schedules and responses to audit inquiries.
• Manage and reconcile banking and trustee accounts, monitor balances and activity, and ensure proper controls, authorizations, and segregation of duties.
• Provide technical guidance on treasury processes, financial analysis, and reporting; may serve as a lead analyst on complex or cross-agency initiatives.
• Support annual audit and year-end close activities related to cash, investments, debt, and restricted funds; respond to audit inquiries and implement recommendations as needed.
• Evaluate and improve treasury policies, procedures, internal controls, and reporting tools, including process automation and system enhancements.
• Conduct special studies and ad-hoc financial analyses related to capital financing, interest-rate risk, liquidity strategies, and funding alternatives, and present findings to management.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, bond covenants, and internal policies, and maintain accurate and well-documented records.
• System administrator of all agencies bank accounts.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements related to treasury systems, reporting, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, bond covenants, policies, and disclosure requirements, maintaining thorough and well-documented records.
• Perform related and other duties as assigned in support of the Finance Department and District-wide financial objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance, accounting or closely related field.
• Four (4) years of full-time relevant and progressive experience in leading financial analysis, financial forecasting/budgeting/planning, and operation/business analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or closely related field.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience/knowledge in business intelligence systems (Tableau, Power BI, Hyperion, TM1, etc.).
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Experience in the public sector, ideally public transportation.
• Working knowledge in accounting processes and ERP systems (e.g. PeopleSoft).
• Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills, experience resolving complex business problems with well-structured analysis.

Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees:

Health and Welfare Benefits:

• Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.
  
• Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums
  
• Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.
  

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.
  

Retirement Medical Benefits:

• Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.
  
• Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.
  

Holidays and Paid Time Off:

• Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.25 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.
  
• Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
  
• Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.
  

Financial Planning Benefits:

• Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.
  

• CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%
  
• Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options
  
• Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000
  
• Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.
  

Growth and Education Benefits:

• Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.
  
• Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $2,000.
  

Other Amazing Benefits:

• Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.
  
• Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.
  
• Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.
  

For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions.

Closing Date/Time: 3/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$114,493.00 - $171,739.00 Annually