Senior Manager, Treasury

Nevada System of Higher Education•Arlington Heights, IL

52d•$58 - $90

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Treasury oversees the organization’s treasury and cash management functions, including system-wide cash reconciliation, debt, interest, and debt compliance. Reporting to the Vice President & Controller this role is responsible for the planning, execution, and optimization of daily treasury operations and strategic financial initiatives. This position plays a key role in managing liquidity, debt, and working capital, as well as developing and maintaining effective banking relationships. The Treasury Senior Manager will collaborate closely with executive leadership—including the Chief Financial Officer, Controller, and Chief Investment Officer—on capital markets activities and initiatives that support the organization’s strategic and financial goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
8–10+ years of progressive experience in treasury operations and debt management, preferably in a large or complex organization.
Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and build relationships across organizational levels.
Deep knowledge of treasury operations, including cash management, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization.
Strong understanding of debt management, capital markets, and interest rate structures.
Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting related to treasury activities.
Familiarity with banking structures, fee analysis, and relationship management with financial institutions.
Understanding of financial risk management and internal controls over treasury functions.
Ability to interpret and apply debt covenants and compliance requirements.
Strategic thinking and analytical skills to evaluate financial data and drive operational efficiency.
Strong leadership and people management skills, including coaching, performance management, and team development.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills for working with executives, auditors, and external partners.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, complex environment.
High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Workday, SAP, or similar) for cash reconciliation and financial reporting.
Expertise with treasury management systems (TMS) and online banking portals.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for cash flow forecasting, modeling, and financial analysis.
Familiarity with financial planning and analysis (FP&A) tools and data visualization software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Knowledge of PCI compliance and collaboration with IT for secure payment processing.
Understanding of banking APIs and automation tools for improving treasury efficiency.
Experience with debt tracking and compliance systems or modules.
Ability to leverage data analytics to monitor trends and support decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or related field preferred
Certified Public Accounting (CPA) preferred

Responsibilities

Technical & Operational Lead system-wide cash management activities, including daily cash positioning, cash flow forecasting, debt and liquidity management, and working capital optimization.
Manage relationships with financial institutions; oversee account openings, closings, and banking structure optimization.
Monitor and manage debt compliance, interest expense, and related accounting and reporting.
Evaluate banking fee structures and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Maintain online banking portals and user access controls.
Partner with IT to ensure PCI compliance for credit card processing.
Support the accounting team with system cash reconciliations within the ERP platform.
Develop and implement departmental goals, objectives, and performance metrics in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan.
Manage a team of 2–4 treasury professionals, including recruitment, training, performance management, and professional development.
Foster collaboration across departments and with external partners to support organizational objectives.
Oversee vendor banking relationships and ensure compliance with internal policies and controls