Senior Portfolio Resolutions Manager

Make a difference and join the DCA Team!  DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living.  We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement.  If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.  

OUR MISSION

To help build strong, vibrant communities.

OUR VISION

For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.

OUR CULTURE

DCA is dedicated to helping build strong, vibrant communities. We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking and a passion for making a difference.  Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work.  We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivates you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state organization dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia's families and businesses. DCA offers a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for leading division-wide financial risk management, portfolio oversight, and recovery strategies across multiple state and federally funded programs. The role ensures the identification, monitoring, and resolution of at-risk or non-performing projects, while safeguarding public funds through financial analysis, compliance enforcement, and cross-functional coordination.

The Senior Manager serves as the central point of alignment between program areas, legal, and finance to support the recapture of investment funds, grants, or capital and ensure accountability across all funding portfolios

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Portfolio Oversight & Risk Management

• Monitors and evaluates at-risk, underperforming, and non-compliant projects across all division programs
• Maintains centralized tracking of financial exposure, compliance status, and project performance
• Establishes and enforce consistent escalation and resolution processes
• Provides routine reporting to executive leadership on portfolio risk and performance

Financial Analysis & Underwriting Review

• Conducts financial analysis, including review of cash flow, balance sheets, and capital structures
• Apply underwriting principles to assess project viability and funding risk
• Identifies early warning indicators and develops mitigation strategies
• Evaluates the State’s financial position relative to borrowers, grantees, and partners

Workout Strategy & Resolution

• Develops and implements restructuring strategies for distressed or non-performing projects
• Recommends repayment modifications, enforcement actions, or alternative resolutions
• Leads efforts to recapture investment funds, grants, or capital
• Provides recommendations and briefings to executive leadership

Compliance Enforcement & Legal Coordination

• Coordinates with the DCA Legal Department, Georgia Department of Revenue, and Secretary of State
• Manage claw-back / recapture processes across applicable programs, ensuring consistency and adherence to contractual and statutory requirements
• Supports enforcement of contracts, grant agreements, and bond requirements
• Issues notices of violation, default, or non-compliance
• Assists in legal enforcement actions and recovery efforts

Cross Division Coordination

• Works across Economic Development, SSBCI, Credit Services, Community Development, and CDBG-DR
• Aligns financial, legal, and program teams to ensure consistent risk management practices
• Collaborate with Accounting to track financial exposure and recovery activity

Compliance, Documentation & Audit Readiness

• Ensures all project documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready
• Maintains records to support audits, monitoring reviews, and legal proceedings
• Strengthens internal controls and documentation standards

Policy Development & Process Improvement

• Identifies trends in underperformance and systemic risk
• Recommends improvements to underwriting, monitoring, and compliance practices
• Supports development of division-wide financial risk management policies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
• Five (5) years of experience in financial analysis, banking, underwriting, accounting, venture capital, or related field
• Experience analyzing and managing financial risk in complex funding environments

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience with state or federal funding programs (e.g., CDBG, CDBG-DR, SSBCI)
• Experience in loan workouts, restructuring, or distressed asset management
• Experience working with legal enforcement, compliance, or contract administration
• Knowledge of public-private partnerships, tax credits, or bond financing

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of financial analysis, underwriting, and capital structures
• Ability to evaluate complex financial data and identify risk exposure
• Ability to interpret and enforce contracts, agreements, and compliance requirements
• Skill in developing financial models and forecasting scenarios
• Ability to coordinate across multiple departments and stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making in high-risk situations

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

Works under general supervision with considerable independence. Exercises judgment in prioritizing work, managing risk, and recommending actions. Reports findings and recommendations to executive leadership.

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)

This position is currently designated as a hybrid (part in-office and part remote/telework) position.  This position is full-time (40 hours per week) and may require occasional overtime.  Local periodic travel may be required. 

PHYSICAL / SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Work is principally stationary, but the person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., and constantly operate a computer and other office equipment.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Must be able to perform office-related duties.

Must be able to operate office equipment.

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and community agencies and other entities that provide services.

Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress.

Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled.

NOTE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided.  Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process.  Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.  This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

DCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accommodation for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 679-4845

Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, criminal records investigation and motor vehicle reports.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.  This job posting may close at any time upon gaining a sufficient applicant pool from which to select a qualified candidate.

All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of the job duties) have not been included.   However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.