Director, Public Finance (Public Power)

PFM

seeks a Director to join our Public Power financial advisory practice. This position is eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, with travel to client sites as required.

PFM is the leading advisor to Public Power utilities nationwide, including large and sophisticated municipal electric systems, joint action agencies, public utility districts, community choice aggregators, and state power authorities. The Director will be a senior leader within the practice, responsible for managing and growing client relationships, leading complex financing transactions, and driving business development across the public power and municipal utilities sector.

Candidates will be expected to operate with significant autonomy in a fast-paced environment and serve as trusted advisors to sophisticated institutional clients. The ideal candidate is a seasoned public finance professional who brings deep public power sector expertise, an established network of public power contacts, and a demonstrated ability to manage client engagements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a primary point of contact and trusted advisor for public power and municipal utility clients, maintaining and deepening relationships with key decision-makers at client organizations
• Lead origination and business development efforts, including developing and executing marketing strategies, pursuing new client opportunities, responding to RFPs, and representing PFM at industry conferences and trade associations
• Lead structuring and execution of complex bond transactions and other financial advisory engagements, from inception through closing
• Oversee and manage financing teams, ensuring timely and high-quality execution across all engagements
• Generate and coordinate client deliverables, including financial analyses, strategic recommendations, and presentation materials
• Present findings and recommendations to client boards, governing bodies, and senior management
• Monitor and ana...