EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required; a Master’s degree is preferred. Must have five (5) years of progressive experience in treasury, financial planning, or cash management. Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills are essential, including experience with budgeting and variance analysis. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems such as Oracle, Hyperion, and Power BI is preferred. Must be well organized, self-directed, and able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional project teams. In lieu of a degree, experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
INTERVIEW SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process may include one or more components to demonstrate applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas. These may include exercises such as practical demonstrations, written communications, oral interview and/or competency assessments.
SUMMARY
The Treasury Program Manager will forecast cash flow for MARTA’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and support management of MARTA’s capital structure. This role ensures accurate, timely financial projections and serves as a critical link between Treasury and Capital Program Management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops and maintains detailed 10-year cash flow forecasts for each capital project.
Updates forecast monthly and performs variance analyses comparing actual results to prior projections to identify trends and prevent scope creep. Updates incorporate the impacts from project delays, accelerations, change orders, supplemental agreements, and legal judgments.
Creates standardized payout curves for phases of capital work and applies lapse rates as project schedules adjust.
Develops and delivers comprehensive financial reports such as the annual 10‑year forecast and 24–36‑month outlook to support MARTA’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
Operates and maintains a three-statement financial model linking MARTA’s Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement to support scenario analysis and strategic planning.
Collaborates closely with capital project managers to gather accurate data, challenge assumptions, and ensure the integrity of forecasts.
Produces specialized and ad-hoc cash flow forecasts for unique initiatives, including public-private partnerships, and integrates them into the consolidated forecast.
Converts available cash capacity into commitment figures to support Budgets and Grants in allocating funding for future capital projects.
Utilizes Power BI or similar reporting tools to build dashboards and generate reports based on various criteria.
Supports transparency and accountability through detailed financial reporting to senior management and the Board.
Contributes to capital markets activity as needed by evaluating funding opportunities, preparing presentation materials, and performing document reviews.
Supports cash and investment management by assisting with short-term cash-flow forecasting and providing analytical support for daily cash management activities as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned, including Transit Ambassador assignments
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that MARTA provide reasonable accommodation to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all its essential functions.
MARTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Salary Grade: 22
Classification: Non-Represented
Number of Openings: 1
Salary Range: $83,000 - $125,000
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience substituted year-for-year)
- Master's degree
- Five years progressive experience in treasury, financial planning, or cash management
- Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills, including budgeting and variance analysis
- Experience operating and maintaining three-statement financial models and scenario analysis
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with Oracle financial systems
- Experience with Hyperion
- Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools
- Well organized, self-directed, and able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
What We Do
MARTA was created to provide safe, convenient and reliable transit service for the Metro Atlanta region. MARTA is vital to the success of metro Atlanta's economy, the preservation of our environment and the quality of life in our region. According to a University of Georgia study, MARTA is responsible for about $2.6 billion in economic activity every year. Our Vision People taking people where they want to go today and tomorrow. Our Mission To advocate for and provide safe, multimodal transit services that advance prosperity, connectivity and equity for a more livable region. Our Priorities Everyday, we will do our part at MARTA to operate a transit system that: * Consistently provides excellence in customer service * Delivers the capital program with speed and efficiency * Strengthens the MARTA brand * Demonstrates fiscal responsibility
