Manager - Treasury

Fox Valley Technical College; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite health clinic

Job summary

Fox Valley Technical College is seeking a Treasury Manager to provide strategic leadership in cash, investments, and debt portfolio management. The role covers reconciliation accuracy, internal controls, and audit readiness while ensuring compliance with laws and college policies.

The position requires CPA/CTP preferred, a driver’s license, and MVR checks. The role focuses on vendor management, bond planning, and regulatory reporting, with a hybrid work arrangement at the Appleton Main Campus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Eight years of professional accounting or finance experience required.
• Three years of treasury-related experience preferred.
• Higher education experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with business process improvement or reengineering required.
• Demonstrated compliance experience required.

Responsibilities

• The Treasury Manager leads cash, investment, debt, and risk management.
• Oversees cash reconciliation and accurate accounting transactions.
• Maintains strong internal controls and supports audit readiness.
• Manages vendor relationships with financial institutions and advisory providers.
• Ensures compliance with procurement requirements for treasury services.
• Coordinates debt financing plans and capital spending analyses.

Skills

Strategic cash management

Internal controls

Audit readiness

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Banking systems

Job description

Job Category Regular Management FVTC Worksite Appleton Main Campus Hours Per Week 40

Fox Valley Technical College celebrates diversity, supports equity and inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression in our workplace.

Job Description Summary

The Treasury Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership in all aspects of cash, investment, credit card processing, and debt portfolio management for the College. This includes understanding all underlying accounting transactions, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of reconciliations, ensuring strong internal controls, and supporting audit readiness. This position ensures compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, accounting standards, and College policies while operating in a spirit of continuous business process improvement.

Job Description Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position.

Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Cash and Investment Management

• Develop and maintain cash flow projections to ensure adequate liquidity and maximum investment return.
• Manage all cash reconciliation activities and ensure the accuracy of cash transactions.
• Ensure reconciliations are performed in a timely manner.
• Research and resolve reconciling items in collaboration with customers.
• Monitor overall investment performance and ensure compliance with investment policy.
• Properly account for investment activity.
• Develop and maintain cash and investment-related policies and procedures.
• Ensure detailed process documentation is developed and maintained.
• Work with vendors to provide concise and informative investment performance reports for board and management review.
• Lead system testing efforts related to cash management functionality for ERP implementations and upgrades.
• Respond to auditor inquiries related to cash operations for audits.

Treasury Operations and Vendor Relationships

• Serve as primary point of contact and manage the vendor relationships and contracts with financial institutions, investment management agencies, financial advisors, merchant services providers, bond counsel, and credit rating agencies.
• Ensure the College is compliant with procurement requirements for these services.
• Recommend payment systems that enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage user access to banking and other treasury systems.
• Manage bank account structures, signatory controls, and bank fee analysis.

Debt Management and Capital Planning

• Manage and monitor compliance with bond covenants, debt payments, federal and state reporting requirements, and internal controls.
• In collaboration with internal customers and external vendors, manage the College’s master debt financing plan.
• Understand capital spending plans to ensure borrowings are appropriately timed.
• Prepare information and supporting documentation for bond issuances.
• Coordinate rating agency activities, including preparing responses to data and information requests.
• Monitor the spend of bond proceeds, including required IRS arbitrage reporting.
• Develop and manage debt service fund budget.

PCI and Risk Management Compliance

• Ensure institutional compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards.
• Coordinate with Information Technology and operational departments to establish and maintain appropriate controls.

Unclaimed Property and Sales Tax

• Oversee required annual unclaimed funds reporting, including data review and due diligence notifications.
• Manage the periodic search of unclaimed property due to the College.
• Prepare and file quarterly sales tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain supporting documentation for all tax filings.
• Conduct ongoing analysis of College activities to determine sales tax obligations and ensure proper treatment.

Non-Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Participate in College committees, task forces, and project teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and institutional goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Eight years of professional accounting or finance experience required.
• Three years of treasury-related experience preferred.
• Higher education experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with business process improvement or reengineering required.
• Demonstrated compliance experience required.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) preferred.
• Requires valid Driver’s License.
• Subject to FVTC’s Motor Vehicle Records Check Disclosure.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Organizational and participative leadership skills.

Ability to improve accounting processes and related technology infrastructure.

Ability to lead projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Strategic and operational financial management expertise.

In evaluating candidates for this position, Fox Valley Technical College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Work must be completed primarily in person with opportunity for virtual or hybrid work based on College needs. Occasional travel may be required for meetings, conferences, or professional development. Work environment may change based on College needs. Work environment may change based on college needs.

Physical Requirements

Sitting: Extended periods of sitting while using computers and financial systems.

Fine Motor Skills: Frequent keyboarding and computer use.

Repetitive Motions: Frequent use of computer equipment and office technology.

Communication: Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Mobility: Ability to attend meetings and move throughout College facilities as needed.

Driving: Ability to travel when required.

EOE/ADA Statement

Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), FVTC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Nothing in this job description limits management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement or affect the at-will nature of the employment arrangement between the employee and company and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Additional Information

Starting Range: $88,400 - $104,000 pear year. Pay is based on a multitude of factors, including experience, qualifications, education, relevant certifications, internal equity, and market data. Note: Internal applicants' wage will be based upon the applicable compensation guidelines.

At Fox Valley Technical College, we recognize employees as key contributors to our mission and are committed to fostering a culture of fairness, transparency, and excellence. Our total rewards philosophy ensures equitable compensation and benefits, supporting a highly engaged workforce.

• Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with retirement contributions to the Wisconsin Retirement System and 403(b)/457 plan options.
• Employees enjoy paid time off, sick leave, holidays, bereavement leave, and recess periods.
• We offer life and disability insurance, with options for additional coverage.
• Work-life balance is supported through flexible schedules or remote work options (for some positions) and wellbeing programs.
• Professional development opportunities include training, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
• Additional perks at the Appleton Main Campus include an onsite health and wellbeing clinic, dental clinic, fitness center, Parent/Child Center (onsite child care), library, café, printing services, Trilogy Salon & Spa, and more.

Fox Valley Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution, providing equal opportunity to all persons, including members of underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds, females, veterans and individuals of all abilities.

For questions regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policy, contact: Rayon Brown - [e-mail] (Affirmative Action), [e-mail] (sex-based discrimination or harassment), or Dan Squires - [e-mail] (Disability related discrimination).

Fox Valley Technical College® has been the college of choice in our community for over 100 years. This is because of our outstanding employees. People enjoy working at FVTC because of our collaborative and innovative culture. We celebrate diversity, support equity and inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression in our workplace. Our focus is on helping people get the skills they need to succeed in their chosen career.