Analyst, Treasury and Debt

SALARY: $79,788.80 - $93,870.40

LOCATION:33 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43215

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• COTA Bus Pass
• Wellness Initiatives
• On-Site Chair Massage
• On-Site Health Coach
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Public Pension through OPERS & Ohio Deferred Compensation

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Analyst, Treasury and Debt is a high-impact role responsible for the strategic management of the organization's financial resources. This position leads the development of sophisticated cash flow forecasting models, manages daily liquidity, oversees the investment of public funds, and administers the organization's debt portfolio. As a key partner to the Sr. Director, Finance, the Analyst ensures COTA maintains the liquidity necessary to support daily operations while optimizing the capital structure required to fund long-term infrastructure and transit expansion projects, ensuring long-term fiscal sustainability

Performs other duties in alignment with the COTA Strategic Plan and in support of the organization's vision to Move Every Life Forward.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Cash Flow Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Develop and maintain multi‑year rolling cash flow forecasts to project operating and capital liquidity needs.
• Perform monthly actual‑to‑forecast variance analysis to identify trends, timing issues, or funding gaps related to transit operations and capital projects.
• Partner with Budget and Planning staff to align cash flow strategies with the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and upcoming funding requirements.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Monitor daily cash activity to ensure adequate liquidity for payroll, vendor obligations, capital spending, and debt service.
• Support banking relationship management, including account structure maintenance, fee reviews, and merchant or payment‑related services.
• Execute investment transactions for surplus funds in accordance with the organization's Investment Policy and applicable state and local regulations.

Debt Portfolio & Capital Markets

• Support the administration of the organization's outstanding debt, including maintaining schedules for principal and interest payments and ensuring timely execution.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with bond covenants, continuing disclosure requirements (EMMA), and arbitrage rebate obligations.
• Contribute to preparation activities for debt issuances by coordinating with financial advisors, bond counsel, rating agencies, and internal stakeholders.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Build and maintain treasury‑related dashboards and reports to provide clear visibility into liquidity levels, investment activity, and debt metrics.
• Analyze interest rate exposure, counterparty risk, and other treasury risks; recommend mitigation approaches where appropriate.
  

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field and a minimum of three (3) years' experience in treasury, public finance, or high-level FP&A.An equivalent combination of education, training or relevant experience will also be considered.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation preferred.