Senior Treasury Operations Analyst

Equity Residential; Illinois; On-site; USD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Wellbeing benefits

Smoke-free workplace

Job summary

A leading property management firm is seeking a Senior Treasury Operations Analyst in Illinois. In this role, you will manage daily treasury functions and optimize cash management processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position demands on-site presence four days per week. Required qualifications include 5+ years in treasury roles, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and strong communication skills. A competitive salary of $94,000 - $115,000 per year, along with a discretionary bonus, is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or treasury roles.
• Familiarity with treasury workstations required.
• Ability to engage effectively with bank personnel.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily treasury functions and cash management optimizations.
• Complete quarterly reports and cash account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Self-starting attitude

Organization skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Tools

Quantum Treasury workstation

Job description

Overview

Direct message the job poster from Equity Residential

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for optimizing cash management and driving process improvements? We're looking for a Senior Treasury Operations Analyst to play a key role in managing day-to-day treasury functions and supporting strategic financial initiatives. In this highly collaborative role, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams—including Accounting, Tax, Legal, and Property Operations—as well as external partners to ensure seamless execution of treasury operations. You’ll also contribute to debt and compliance activities and serve as a backup for critical Cash and Accounting functions within our treasury workstation. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact while ensuring strong internal controls and advancing operational efficiency.

Please note: This role requires on-site presence four days per week, from Monday through Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for completing various quarterly reports, including the reconciliation of cash accounts, analyzing the company’s debt portfolio, investment memo, escrow analysis, budgets, and accruals.
• Deliver detailed account analysis reports to identify discrepancies or deviations, while working with the Manager to convey findings and address issues with the banking services provider.
• Maintain communication with banks or vendors regarding new treasury management products and services; identify opportunities to negotiate favorable rates or explore alternatives.
• Lead the implementation of new products or services by identifying requirements, coordinating with banks/vendors, collaborating with IT, and testing Treasury workstation software updates.
• Establish and maintain robust controls within the treasury department to mitigate risks and ensure compliance; prepare and maintain internal audit records, oversee controls for cash receipts, disbursements, and general Treasury activities, and collaborate with Internal Audit as needed.
• Ensure maintenance and organization of audit backup files to establish an efficient documentation structure.
• Create metrics for debt and payment reporting, including frequency, volume, and differentiation between internal and external payments.
• Analyze actual interest income and expenses versus budgets/forecasts; identify variances and contributing factors.
• Record debt activity for joint ventures, including interest payments, loan draws, and repayments/capitalizations.
• Monitor covenants and communicate with leaders to ensure compliance and address potential non-compliance.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day cash management issues as needed.
• Oversee bank account services and signatories including account administration and monthly Account Analysis review.
• Collaborate with internal business partners including Accounting, Tax, Legal, and Property Operations.
• Serve as a backup for the Cash Ledger processes, including duplicate removal, accurate coding, documentation, and investigation of unidentified transactions in the Treasury Workstation (Quantum).
• Monitor segregated security deposits and other investments, set up new accounts, invest/redeem funds, and maintain investment tracking.
• Backup other treasury team members as needed for various issues, reporting, and funds processing.
• Contribute to Treasury process improvements and documentation within Operations and Debt Compliance.
• Assist in testing and implementation of Treasury workstation software updates.
• Take a leadership role during management absence and assist with cash forecasting and related functions as needed.
• Represent the company professionally with residents, coworkers, and the public.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field. Note: An advanced degree or Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) is a plus.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or treasury roles is required, with proficiency in treasury operations.
• Familiarity with treasury workstations is essential, with at least 5 years of working knowledge (Quantum preferred).
• Candidates must exhibit strong communication skills to engage effectively with bank personnel and internal stakeholders.
• A self-starting attitude, strong organization, and prioritization abilities are necessary; project leadership and ability to thrive under pressure are pluses.
• Exceptional attention to detail, follow-up skills, and computer literacy; adaptability to changing responsibilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products, with the ability to create, analyze, and present data effectively.

Salary: $94,000 - $115,000 per year; in addition to base salary, a 10.5% discretionary annual bonus is provided.

Benefits: The wellbeing benefits for full-time employees include Physical, Social, Financial, and Community wellbeing programs as described in company materials.

Equal Opportunity

Equity Residential is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. No job applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, pregnancy, national origin, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Equity Residential is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Equity Residential has a smoke-free workplace environment.