Pay Range: $107,610 - $121,646 annual compensation
Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, November 24, 2026 📅
Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; Some evening/weekend work required.
Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find out More!
The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of more than 1 million residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.
A Financial Services Manager (Debt Manager) position is available with the City of Fort Worth Financial Management Services Department in the Treasury Division. Reporting to the Assistant Finance Director over Treasury, the Debt Manager will be involved in all aspects of managing the City of Fort Worth’s debt and its related issues and will provide thought leadership in bond finance matters.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the financial future of one of the fastest-growing large cities in the United States. Join a team committed to transparency, innovation, and financial excellence.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related field
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in fiscal services or a closely related field
Four (4) years of administrative and supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience managing or participating in municipal debt programs, including bond issuance, debt portfolio management, capital financing strategies, debt capacity analysis, and long-term financial planning.
Knowledge of municipal securities markets, applicable federal securities requirements, including SEC Rule 15c2-12 continuing disclosure obligations, post-issuance compliance, arbitrage rebate requirements, and credit rating agency methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to develop financial analyses, coordinate complex financing transactions, manage relationships with financial advisors, bond counsel, underwriters, and rating agencies, and communicate financial recommendations effectively to executive leadership and elected officials
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP Systems
The Debt Manager job responsibilities include:
Manage the City's comprehensive municipal debt portfolio and coordinate the planning, structuring, and execution of debt transactions, including general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, certificates of obligation, tax notes, and other financing instruments
Develop and evaluate long-term debt strategies, including debt capacity, affordability, repayment structures, debt service impacts, and financing alternatives
Collaborate with Budget, Capital Delivery, Accounting, and other departments to align financing strategies with the City's Capital Improvement Program and long-term financial objectives
Responsibilities include debt sizing, financing alternatives, cash-flow analysis, debt service projections, transaction timelines, legal documentation, and closings Plan, structure, and execute new bond issues to support City capital projects, including coordination with Financial Advisors, Bond Counsel, Underwriters, and Rating Agencies
Monitor debt service funds and ensure timely payments, compliance with bond covenants, and adherence to federal, state, and local regulations
Manage continuing disclosure obligations and post-issuance compliance, including arbitrage rebate monitoring and reporting
Develop and implement debt policies and procedures that promote transparency, fiscal sustainability, and alignment with the City's strategic goals
Lead efforts related to credit ratings and investor outreach, including preparation of presentations, annual rating agency reviews, and updates to investor…