Treasury Director

Parkland Health

About The Position

Plans and directs the Treasury Management activities of Parkland Health, Parkland Retirement Plans, the Parkland Community Health Plan (PCHP) and other affiliates. This role encompasses the care of funds and other financial assets, as well as the management of banking, investment, and debt activities. The primary purpose is to ensure that funds are available to meet outstanding and planned commitments, while simultaneously optimizing interest income on excess funds and ensuring strict compliance with bonded debt covenants and state laws pertaining to the investment of public funds and the filing of unclaimed property reports. Parkland Health, described as one of the nation’s largest public hospital systems, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the Dallas community. A career at Parkland offers a collaborative and engaged team environment focused on excellence, innovation, and patient-centered service, with employees supported by resources for growth, success, and making a meaningful impact daily.

Requirements

Must have a bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting, or Finance with eighteen hours of accounting and/or finance courses.
Must have eight (8) years of accounting or finance experience.
Must have five (5) years of supervisory/management experience.
Must have effective oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to effectively supervise, educate, and train assigned staff.
Must be proficient with Personal Computer, and spreadsheet, communications, word processing and slide show software.
Must have ability to see the business as a whole and be able to react quickly and strategically to business investment decisions.

Responsibilities

Tracks and evaluates cash sources and uses to invest available funds to meet projected cash needs while optimizing interest income in accordance with district policy.
Analyzes, forecasts, and reports on cash flows, interest rates, and interest income, and provides required schedules to assist with the budget and audit processes.
Maintains positive working relationships with banking officials, securities dealers, investment managers and consultants, debt analysts, and other financial service representatives as well as Parkland and affiliate personnel to facilitate the delivery of services and to ensure that communications regarding district treasury matters remain open and effective.
Directs and coordinates activities related to bonded debt obligations to include reimbursement requisitions from project funds, compliance with financial disclosures and other regulatory and contractual requirements, arbitrage calculations, reserving debt service resources related to the bonds, and timely payment of principal and interest before their due dates.
Coordinates data gathering for maintaining solid relationships with bond rating agencies.
Assures that detailed procedures for all banking, investment, debt management, and other treasury activities and responsibilities remain current.
Oversees and coordinates preparation of reports and presentations related to the district's retirement plans.
Attends investment committee meetings, prepares related agenda and minutes, and facilitates flows of information related to the committee's business.
Presents investment committee recommendations to the Board of Managers for approval.
Executes changes regarding investment managers and funding levels as directed by the Investment Committee and the Board of Managers.
Rebalances pension plan portfolios in accordance with the investment policy statement.
Prepares regular reports of investment and cash activity for the Board of Managers.
Directs audit and actuarial activity and preparation and distribution of required audit schedules and financial statements for the district's retirement benefits plans.
Distributes final reports to the Texas Pension Review Board and other parties as needed.
Manages the district's unclaimed property reporting program and assures compliance with related policies, rules, and regulations.
Manages contract reviews for banking, investment, and other financial services related to the Treasury functions of the district.
Selects, trains, schedules, motivates, supervises, evaluates, and makes recommendations for disciplinary actions up to and including termination, to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities.
Ensures that assigned employees receive opportunities to further their knowledge.
Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements and trends in finance that impact the Treasury area by attending seminars or workshops, reading professional journals and/or actively participating in professional organizations, and integrates this knowledge as appropriate into the job.
Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines, that impact the Treasury area.
Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.
Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.
Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes, work flows etc. for the Treasury area and implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals of the department and the district.
Supports projects and operations of other departments within and outside of the Finance division.
Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes, work flows, etc. for the area and implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure.
Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area.
Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans.
Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.
Develops and monitors annual budgets that ensure the department has the necessary funds to carry out the goals and objectives that have been established for the department.
Develops, implements, monitors, and revises annual goals and objectives for the department that support the missions and objectives of Parkland.
Selects, trains, schedules, motivates, supervises, and evaluates employees making recommendations for disciplinary actions up to and including termination, to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities.
Ensures that assigned employees receive opportunities to further their knowledge.