Treasury Lead

Lucas James Talent Partners • Evanston, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) are seeking a Treasury Lead based in their Evanston, Illinois, office. The role manages debt servicing, bond administration, and post-issuance compliance for both organizations. It works 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.

The Treasury Lead administers and services bonds, loans, and other debt obligations; oversees debt agreements and compliance requirements; leads post-issuance compliance for tax-exempt debt; maintains debt and supporting compliance records; and supports financing, refinancing, and capital-markets activities. The role also prepares financial analyses, reporting, and presentations, assists with rating agency relations, and identifies and escalates compliance risks and upcoming obligations.

ULRI and ULSE are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research and improving safety, security, and sustainability. They describe their work as collaborative and grounded in the values of collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. Employees are eligible for bonus compensation based on position level and receive comprehensive insurance plans, retirement contributions, and paid time off. Flexible working arrangements may be discussed with a manager, depending on the role.

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 preparing reports, filings, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Sound judgment and professionalism in handling confidential, sensitive, and time-critical matters.
• Effective communication skills, including ability to present technical information clearly to management, advisors, and cross-functional partners.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines, competing priorities, recurring compliance calendars, and follow-up items.
• 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 reporting 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.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 401(k) matching of up to 5% of eligible pay.
• An additional 4% contribution to the retirement savings fund after the first year of continuous employment.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick days, and volunteer days.
• Flexible working arrangements may be discussed with a manager, depending on the role.

What This Job Offers

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