Financing Coordinator

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Job Req ID: 347 

Department: Debt Mgt-Financing and Admin 6 

Salary Range: $165,797.00 to $165,797.00 

Job Type: Unclassified     

Business Area: Department of Finance 

Personnel Area: Department of Finance 

Closing Date: 08/05/2025 

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The Position:

Debt Management currently has one Financing Coordinator vacancy and may also use this recruitment process for future Financing Coordinator vacancies. Key Responsibilities of a Financing Coordinator are expected to include: (i) coordinating the development and legislative approvals of all related legal and offering documents for short-term and long-term borrowings; (ii) analyzing and preparing financing structures for the City’s public bond offerings; (iii) contributing to and coordinating the development of rating agency presentation materials for both new-money rating requests and on-going rating reviews; and (iv) supervising and coordinating timely post-issuance compliance responsibilities. The Financing Coordinator will also work on ad hoc research projects related to Debt Management’s overall mission. Currently, Debt Management staff are working a hybrid schedule and are expected in the downtown San Diego office each Tuesday and as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or closely related field; AND
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in Finance.

Desired Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Strong financial, analytical, project supervision, and coordination skills;
• Strong background in supervising and administering post-issuance processes of municipal securities, including continuing disclosure reporting and project feasibility analysis;
• In depth knowledge of lease revenue bonds/notes, enterprise fund backed bonds,  and equipment/vehicle lease programs;
• Knowledge of the formation and administration of Special Taxing Districts Including Community Facilities Districts (Mello-Roos) and Assessment Districts, , tax-increment financing districts including former RDA, Infrastructure Financing Districts (IFDs) and Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFDs); 
• Ability to effectively plan, prioritize and coordinate large financing projects;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail;
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully interact with a wide variety of stakeholders including other City departments;
• Capacity and willingness to work under the pressure of deadlines and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities;
• Proven ability to supervise and manage performance of staff performing technical and analytical work; and
• Ability to provide professional and technical growth and development to staff through mentoring and training; and
• Active and genuine commitment to creating high-performing teams.

Other Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Successfully manage tax-exempt and taxable bond issuance processes, including forming financing teams, structuring a cost-effective financing, coordinating initial continuing disclosure, and executing a financing;
• Research, analysis, and development of recommendations in written reports;
• Supervising financial analysts’ work products;
• Ensuring timely post-issuance compliance for outstanding bonds, including:
• Coordination of continuing disclosure reporting, payment of debt service, and Community Facilities District (Mello-Roos) special tax and assessment levy preparation;
• Coordinating with the City’s investment office to maximize earnings from debt service reserve funds and construction funds;
• Regular reporting of compliance with City bond covenants.

Benefits:

The City offers a robust benefits package that includes:

• Defined retirement plan, including pension reciprocity, dependent on an employee’s eligibility status (new hire, rehire, etc.). 
• A wide variety of cafeteria-style health and wellness plans or in-lieu cash waiver.
• 11 paid City holidays per calendar year and 1 floating holiday per fiscal year.
• Approximately 176 hours of paid annual leave for an employee’s first 15 years of service, and approximately 216 hours for 16+ years of service.
• Up to 24 hours of paid discretionary leave per fiscal year.
• Up to 320 hours of paid Parental Leave per childbirth or placement of a child.
• Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave per fiscal year.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per fiscal year, and complimentary LinkedIn Learning professional development opportunities.
• Free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services).
• Access to premier City golf courses at a discounted rate. 
• Reduced-rate fitness center memberships.
• City-paid life insurance. 

For additional details, please review the Benefits Summary for Unclassified Employees  (Download PDF reader) or contact the Benefits Division of the Risk Management Department at (619) 236-5924. 

The Department: 

The Department of Finance provides centralized financial services to the City and is comprised of three divisions: Financial Planning, External Financial Reporting, and Debt Management & CIP. The Debt Management & CIP Division, under the Department of Finance, develops and monitors the CIP Budget, develops financing plans, and conducts issuance activity for all short- and long-term debt, which together support projects that help maintain or improve City infrastructure. Additionally, Debt Management coordinates and monitors Citywide post-issuance administrative functions related to bond offerings, commercial paper programs, federal and state loans, and capital leases. It regularly reviews outstanding obligations for refunding opportunities and timely refinances to lower interest costs. The division manages credit and investor outreach functions for the City, special districts and the Successor Agency, providing information to current bondholders, prospective investors, and rating agencies that monitor the credits. For more information, please visit this link. 

The City:

With more than 1.4 million residents, the City of San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and the second largest in California. The City of San Diego’s strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, unsurpassed quality of life, and world-renowned location make it the ideal place to work, live, and play. With its great weather, miles of sandy beaches, and major attractions, San Diego has something to offer for everyone.

The City’s Mission, as stated in the Strategic Plan is “Every day we serve our communities to make San Diego not just a fine city, but a great City.” The City’s Vision is "Opportunity in every neighborhood, excellent service for every San Diegan". 

As one of the region’s largest employers, the City of San Diego employs nearly 13,000 highly dedicated employees and has a combined Fiscal Year 2025 operating and capital budget of approximately $5.65 billion. Additional information about the City of San Diego can be found on the City’s website.

Pre-Employment Requirements and Screening Process:

Employment offers are conditional, pending the results of all screening processes applicable to the position. All the processes required by the City of San Diego must be successfully completed before employment begins. Please refer to the City’s pre-employment requirements and screening process webpage for additional information.  Nothing in this job posting constitutes or should be construed as part of an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. 

Resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above and the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.   

The City of San Diego has an active Equal Opportunity/ADA Program for employment 

and vigorously supports diversity in the workplace.