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DIR, TREASURY OPERATIONS

Job Title: DIR, TREASURY OPERATIONS
Job Code: 1858
FLSA: E
Job Level: 59
Revised Date: 05/01/2022
Job Family: JF 28

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Occupational Summary

Direct all activities related to Treasury Operations.

Work Performed

Manage and execute the Treasurers Office internal and external reporting and payment deadlines related to accrual, allocation and recording of interest and other financing costs; required external debt service payments; required external reporting on the Universitys debt activity to external debt rating agencies, investment banks, etc.; the cycle of monthly and annual accounting periods; the annual and long-range financial planning cycle; and monthly and annual financial analytical reporting requirements.

Direct, coordinate, and control special projects, such as University bond issues, University interest rate swaps, and debt-related derivative transactions.

Direct, authorize, initiate, and record transactions for the Universitys $500 million taxable commercial paper program.

Provide strategic direction for debt related issues by participating with University leadership to establish and implement policies.

Prepare reports and analyses, setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.

Develop, recommend, and implement policies and procedures related to financial reporting, monitoring, and analysis.

Develop performance indicators for treasury related functions.

Participate in cash forecasting and evaluation of acceptable risk parameters.

Develop and maintain communication with the deans and department business managers to exchange information/give recommendations regarding internal loans, debt service, and compliance.

Provide "ex officio" collaboration and staff support to various support corporations of the University and the Health System.

Develop and communicate updated debt policies and procedures to the University community.

Determine the fiscal and physical requirements of the department; develop the departmental budget, monitor and control expenditures in accordance with the departmental operating and capital budgets.

Plan and conduct conferences with departmental staff to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures, federal regulations, and University policies.

Manage all personnel actions including, but not limited to: hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, and vacation schedules.

Perform other duties incidental to the job described, above.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

Minimum education requirements include a BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) and CPA or CTP certification strongly preferred.

Experience

Work requires ten years related business or administrative experience to acquire competence in applying general accounting principles, personnel practices and coordination of major administrative functions. Experience in university finance/accounting, non-profit taxation, and treasury operations are preferred.

Skills

N/A


The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.


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