Cash Manager

Insurance Recruiting Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Insurance Recruiting Solutions is partnering with a fast-growing Property & Casualty insurer to add a Cash Manager to its finance team in Chicago.

The role focuses on managing daily cash balances, forecasting liquidity, and strengthening internal controls, with exposure to banking relationships and treasury systems. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in cash management and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years in cash management, treasury, or related finance function.
• Strong knowledge of cash forecasting and liquidity management.
• Advanced Excel skills for modeling, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with ERP and treasury management systems.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Experience in insurance or financial services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cash balances, cash activity, and liquidity requirements.
• Develop short- and long-term cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare cash reporting, variance analysis, and liquidity updates for leadership.
• Manage banking relationships, bank accounts, online banking access, documentation, and fees.
• Oversee wires, ACH payments, deposits, and other cash transactions within established controls.
• Partner with Accounting on payment timing, collections visibility, reconciliations, and working capital.
• Strengthen cash management procedures, internal controls, and segregation of duties.
• Identify control gaps, risks, and opportunities to improve cash operations.

Skills

Cash flow forecasting

Liquidity management

Excel modeling

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

ERP systems

Treasury management systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business

Tools

ERP systems

Treasury management systems

Banking platforms

Job description

We are partnering with a fast-growing, innovative Property & Casualty insurance organization that is looking to add a Cash Manager to its finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys being close to the numbers, solving problems, improving processes, and having a direct impact on an organization’s financial discipline and liquidity strategy.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily cash balances, cash activity, and liquidity requirements.
• Develop and improve short- and long-term cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare cash reporting, variance analysis, and liquidity updates for leadership.
• Manage banking relationships, bank accounts, online banking access, documentation, and fees.
• Oversee wires, ACH payments, deposits, and other cash transactions within established controls.
• Partner with Accounting on payment timing, collections visibility, reconciliations, and working capital.
• Strengthen cash management procedures, internal controls, and segregation of duties.
• Identify control gaps, risks, and opportunities to improve cash operations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cash management, treasury, accounting, or a related finance function.
• Strong knowledge of cash forecasting, liquidity management, banking operations, payments, and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills, including modeling, analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Experience with ERP, banking, or treasury management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience within Property & Casualty insurance, reinsurance, or financial services would be highly valuable.