General Manager, Forecasting & Capital Capacity, Office of Financial Planning (OFP)

About the Role

The General Manager of Forecasting & Capital Capacity (GM) is responsible for determining the agency's capital capacity and creditworthiness, which are crucial for the delivery of the 2026-2035 Capital Plan and other priorities. This role oversees workstreams, tools, and resources to evaluate, monitor, and report on capital capacity to the Finance Committee quarterly. The GM also assesses the impact of changes in agency policies and priorities. This position significantly influences the Capital Plan and provides unique insights into the business models of all line departments. The GM interacts regularly with stakeholders and senior leaders across the Port Authority.

Responsibilities

• Integrated Financial Model & Capital Capacity:
  • Update, manage, maintain, and improve the agency’s Integrated Financial Model (IFM), including quarterly reports to the Finance Committee.
  • Prepare financial scenarios to determine the impact of transactions on capital affordability.
  • Assess the integrity of agency-wide assumptions and consolidate business line department forecasts.
  • Optimize results, implement best practices, and prepare reports for senior staff and executive management.
  • Coordinate budgeting and forecasting with Comptroller, MBD, Treasury, and SMRO departments.
• Support for Debt Issuance & Structuring:
  • Prepare the Additional Bonds Test (1.3x Test) for bond issuances.
  • Compile financial materials for rating agencies.
  • Evaluate debt transactions and financing strategies within the ten-year financial forecast.
  • Prepare tests and materials for special obligations, including TIFIA and RRIF loans.
• Financial & Transaction Analysis:
  • Diligence long-term financial forecasts for operating business models and assess impact on investment capacity.
  • Underwrite business transactions (leases, capital projects, agreements) by validating assumptions, identifying risks, and evaluating creditworthiness.
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