Treasury Lead

UL Standards & Engagement • Evanston, IL

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Treasury Lead manages debt servicing, bond administration, and post-issuance compliance activities for UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE). The role works collaboratively with Finance, Accounting, Tax, Legal, external advisors, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to support treasury operations, meet tax-exempt and taxable debt requirements, maintain accurate records and reporting, and contribute to financial stewardship and strategic initiatives.

This is a hybrid role based in the Evanston, Illinois, office, with in-office work on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The position supports debt administration and compliance, capital markets activities, financial analysis, and reporting to management, committees, auditors, and the Board. It also identifies and escalates compliance risks and contributes to other finance and organization-wide initiatives.

ULRI and ULSE are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through scientific knowledge, independent research, safety education and outreach, and standards development. They describe their mission as contributing to a safer, more secure, and sustainable world.

The organizations offer bonus compensation based on position level, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) match of up to 5% of eligible pay, an additional 4% retirement contribution after the first year of continuous employment, paid vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days, and possible flexible working arrangements depending on the role and discussion with the manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of direct work experience in various treasury functions.
• Ability to own the debt administration function.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex financial, tax, debt, and compliance information.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in reports, filings, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Sound judgment and professionalism when handling confidential, sensitive, and time-critical matters.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to present technical information clearly to management, advisors, and cross-functional partners.
• Collaborative working style and ability to build relationships across Finance, Accounting, Legal, external advisors, and operational teams.

Nice To Haves

• Professional qualifications such as CPA, CTP, or CA.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration and servicing of tax-exempt and taxable bonds, loans, and other debt obligations, including debt service payments, trustee fees, and related reporting.
• Manage debt agreements, covenants, financing documents, continuing disclosure obligations, and other compliance requirements; maintain compliance calendars and reporting schedules.
• Lead post-issuance compliance for tax-exempt debt, including monitoring, documentation, certifications, record retention, private business use reviews, and compliance with organizational policies and IRS requirements.
• Maintain debt records, amortization schedules, covenant calculations, debt-financed asset documentation, and supporting compliance materials.
• Work with trustees, banks, bond counsel, financial advisors, auditors, and other external partners on debt administration, compliance, and financing matters.
• Support debt financings, refinancing transactions, and other capital markets activities, including due diligence, document management, and transaction execution.
• Assist the Senior Director, Treasury with rating agency presentations, information requests, surveillance reviews, and relationship management.
• Prepare financial analyses related to capital structure, debt affordability, refinancing opportunities, covenant compliance, and debt portfolio management.
• Prepare debt-related reports and presentations for management, committees, auditors, and the Board.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Tax, Legal, and operational teams on debt servicing, compliance, and strategic financing initiatives.
• Identify and escalate compliance risks, upcoming obligations, and potential issues to management.
• Contribute to other finance and organization-wide initiatives as required.

Benefits

• Bonus compensation based on position level.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) matching of up to 5% of eligible pay.
• Additional 4% retirement savings fund contribution after the first year of continuous employment.
• Paid vacation days.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick days.
• Paid volunteer days.
• Potential flexible working arrangements, depending on the role and discussion with the manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior