Treasury Manager

City of Greensboro, NC•Greensboro, NC

37d•$76,436 - $136,781

About The Position

As the Treasury Manager, you'll play a vital role in managing the financial heartbeat of Greensboro-overseeing cash flow, investments, and payment operations that keep the city running smoothly. Your leadership will help ensure fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across treasury functions. You'll join a team dedicated to excellence and equity in public service, where your expertise will help advance Greensboro's vision of exceptional quality of life, inclusive economic opportunity, and financial resilience. About the Department of Finance: The Department of Financial and Administrative Services is responsible for maintaining the City's fiscal stability and accountability by managing public funds with transparency, efficiency, and innovation. The department oversees accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, procurement, treasury, and debt management functions that support all city operations. Within the department, the Treasury Division serves as the guardian of Greensboro's financial transactions, ensuring that payments, investments, and receipts are processed accurately, efficiently, and securely. The division is committed to leveraging technology and best practices to enhance financial operations while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and customer service. The Treasury Manager serves as a key leader within the Department of Finance, responsible for overseeing the Treasury Division's day-to-day operations and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This role develops and administers the Division's annual budget of approximately $660,000, manages investment and cash management strategies, and ensures all City payments and miscellaneous billing receipts are processed efficiently and accurately. Reporting to the Deputy Finance Director - Financial and Administrative Services, the Treasury Manager provides strategic and operational leadership, guiding both technology-driven improvements and day-to-day financial functions. This job is Exempt and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This position provides an excellent foundation for professional growth within Greensboro's Department of Financial and Administrative Services, with advancement opportunities into roles such as Deputy Finance Director or Finance Director. You'll gain valuable leadership experience in municipal finance, treasury operations, and strategic planning-helping strengthen Greensboro's financial future for years to come. At the City of Greensboro, we are purpose-driven, people-centered, and data-informed. We believe in fostering an organizational culture rooted in equity, prosperity, innovation, and resiliency. Your work as Treasury Manager will directly support Greensboro's strategic pillars of public safety, infrastructure, and economic development, helping build a city where everyone can thrive. Join the City of Greensboro in ensuring fiscal excellence and transparency for a community that values connection, trust, and opportunity!

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with at least 24 hours of Accounting Coursework
OR an Associate's Degree plus 8 years of professional FLSA exempt accounting experience and/or directly related work experience
4+ years professional FLSA exempt work experience in accounting and/or treasury operations
Recent supervisory experience (within the last 5 years)
Infor/Lawson ERP or similar ERP financial systems' experience
Intermediate or advanced skills in Microsoft Office Products

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with governmental/fund accounting or auditing
Prior experience working with payment systems
Prior experience working with banking portals and/or banking software
Prior experience investing funds in a business
North Carolina Certified Local Government Finance Officer certification ("or" the ability to obtain certification within 3 years of hire date)

Responsibilities

Managing cash flow, investment, banking, accounts receivable, and accounts payable operations
Administering the Treasury Division's budget and monitoring expenditures for accuracy and efficiency
Overseeing financial systems, testing upgrades, and recommending process improvements
Leading technology initiatives to expand e-commerce and ACH/card payment adoption while ensuring internal controls
Developing a business continuity plan to safeguard Treasury operations in the event of a system interruption
Collaborating across divisions-including collections, procurement, accounting, payroll, and debt management-to ensure coordinated financial processes
Reviewing vendor setup, 1099 preparation, and the escheatment of stale checks to the State
Implementing and maintaining IRS regulations and vendor tax compliance
Preparing complex financial statements and note disclosures for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) in accordance with GAAP
Supporting the annual external audit through the preparation of financial schedules and supporting documentation
Developing and enforcing internal control policies governing cash receipts and disbursements
Responding to information requests from City Council, media, residents, and external partners with professionalism and precision