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Managing Financial Analyst
BLX Group LLC
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Job Number: 199067

BLX Group LLC, an investment advisory & financial services firm, provides tax compliance, financial advisory and investment management services to non-profit organizations, municipalities and related entities.  Additional information is available at www.blxgroup.com.

Financial services firm seeking a Senior/Managing Consultant to work on Arbitrage Rebate Services.  The applicant should have strong quantitative, analytical and problem solving skills.  Close attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively with project team, client staff and tax attorneys are required in this goal-oriented position.

Responsibilities:

• Perform numerous financial analyses relating to tax exempt bonds including present value, yield and cash flow analyses and asset valuation
• Obtain required source materials, analyze bond and investment cash flows incorporating different treatment options and methodologies to calculate the most beneficial outcome for the client
• Prepare reports on findings using Word and Excel templates, interact with clients and other industry professionals to explain completed analyses and secure additional contracts
• Quickly become an expert on Arbitrage Rebate
• Training and management of newer project team members
• Strong Communication skills
• Assist with business development efforts

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field or equivalent work experience
• 4-6 years of experience in municipal finance or in similar field
• CPA preferred, but not required.
• Strong quantitative problem solving and analytical skills
• Advanced Word and Excel skills
• Outstanding project management skills
• Self-motivating and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Responsive and driven to provide outstanding client service
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit Orrick’s Paralegal and Professional Staff listing at www.orrick.com/careers/. 

No phone calls please. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Here is the presentation from the July 15 meeting.

Unclaimed property 7.15.15.pdf

JOB PUPRPOSE: 

Particular responsibilities include cash management, liquidity projections, treasury operations, bank relationship management, cash accounting, short-term investing and payments, foreign exchange risk identification and foreign exchange hedge execution, regular and ad-hoc reporting. 

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages daily cash process

Reviews all cash management transactions

Executes daily concentration of cash and borrowing

Maintains account balances

Determines company’s cash position

Compiles cash report

Posts daily cash activities

Performs daily bank account reconciliation

Executes wire transfers and other funding necessary to balance company’s daily cash position

Resolves cash issues in a timely manner

Maintains foreign currency logs, manages foreign exchange activity through specific software

Assists with preparation of monthly reports

Performs database maintenance

Assists with cash forecasting

Provides data for monthly journal entries relating to cash management activity

Helps with implementation treasury workstation

Controls bank account balances

Reconciles all cash and investment accounts

Assist with preparation of cash and debt report for executive management.

Liasons to business units and banks to resolve operational issues.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Bacheclor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required

CTP credential is highly desirable

  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of cash management products

Processes of U.S. financial institutions

 

Work Experience

Two (2) years of related experience required, preferably as a Treasury Analyst in a corporate treasury department

 

Education and Certification(s):

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent education and years of experience required.

To apply please send resume to Jen Wade at Jen.Wade@avnet.com or apply on-line through Avnet Career site at Avnet.com.

Here is the presentation from the March 18 meeting.

Working Capital Metrics.pdf

This is the presentation from the February meeting on Bitcoins.

Bitcoin Presentation.pdf

Here is the meeting presentation from the November 19 meeting, ERP Treasury Management System Implementation.

ERP TMS Implementation 111914.pdf

Here is the Payment Acceptance Cost presentation from the October 15 luncheon meeting.

Payment Acceptance Cost 101514.pptx

From Jessica Bowles at the Eller College of Management (Jessica.Bowles@apdegrees.com)

Great news - in addition to University of Arizona's online MBA, several top ranked U.S. universities are extending undergraduate and graduate programs to affiliate partners of Academic Partnerships. Therefore, AFPA members are now able to access additional degree options.

AFPA Education Announcement.pdf