Treasury Management

Jewish Federation of St Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Federation of St Louis is seeking a seasoned treasury leader to oversee cash flow, banking relationships, and investment liquidity in support of its philanthropic mission.

The role requires extensive experience in treasury operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on nonprofit funding cycles and donor-restricted funds. Collaboration across finance, grants, and operations is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in treasury, cash management, or financial operations; nonprofit or foundation experience strongly preferred.
• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) or CPA designation is a plus; strong analytical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead treasury strategy, liquidity management, and policy development.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and fund transfers.
• Collaborate with investment team to manage endowment cash movements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, donor restrictions, and audits.

Skills

Treasury management

Cash flow forecasting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Master’s or MBA preferred

Tools

Treasury workstations

ERP systems

Job description

The Treasury Management is responsible for the strategic oversight and operational management of the Federation’s cash flow, banking relationships, investment liquidity and planning, and financial risk. This role ensures the effective stewardship of funds in alignment with Federation’s philanthropic mission and financial policies.

The position will develop and implement treasury strategies that support long-term financial sustainability, optimize short-term liquidity, and safeguard assets, while ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Treasury Strategy & Liquidity Management

• Lead cash flow forecasting, monitoring, and optimization to support grantmaking, operations, and reserves.
• Develop and maintain short- and medium-term liquidity strategies aligned with the foundation's funding cycles and investment policies.
• Manage and maintain treasury policies, procedures, and controls.

Banking & Financial Operations

• Serve as the primary liaison with banking partners; oversee bank account structures, services, and fee negotiations.
• Evaluate and implement treasury technology and banking solutions to streamline operations and improve security.
• Manage daily cash position and fund transfers across accounts and platforms.

Investment & Asset Oversight

• Partner with the investment team and VP, Finance & Administration to ensure proper execution of investment-related cash movements.
• Monitor the liquidity of investment portfolios to ensure adequate funding for disbursements and commitments.
• Oversee the cash portion of endowment management in collaboration with investment advisors or committees.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, donor restrictions, grant timing, and external regulatory requirements (e.g., IRS, UBIT, audit standards).
• Assess and mitigate treasury-related financial and operational risks, including fraud and cybersecurity threats.
• Support annual audits, internal audits, and financial reporting as it relates to treasury operations.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise 2 staff accountants and 1 accounting associate.
• Collaborate across departments (accounting, grants, operations, legal, IT) to ensure treasury policies support cross-functional needs.
• Provide reports and strategic insights to leadership, finance committees, and the board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master's or MBA preferred)
• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) or CPA designation is a plus
• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in treasury, cash management, or financial operations; nonprofit or foundation experience strongly preferred
• Deep understanding of banking, liquidity, and financial systems (e.g., treasury workstations, ERP platforms)
• Familiarity with fund accounting and donor-restricted funds
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Core Competencies

• Experience working in a nonprofit, Jewish organization, or mission-driven setting.
• Mission-aligned financial stewardship
• Analytical decision-making
• Risk-aware cash and investment management
• Regulatory compliance expertise
• Process optimization and technology adoption