Treasury Management

Jewish Federation of St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Federation of St. Louis seeks a senior treasury professional to oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and banking relationships in a nonprofit setting. You will partner with investment and finance teams to safeguard assets and optimize funding for grants and operations.

The role requires 8–10+ years in treasury or financial operations, with strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills, plus familiarity with donor restrictions and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of treasury, cash management, or financial operations experience; nonprofit or foundation experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA preferred.
• CTP or CPA designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead treasury strategy, liquidity management, and forecasting to support grants, operations and reserves.
• Develop and maintain short- and mid-term liquidity strategies aligned with funding cycles and investment policies.
• Manage treasury policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

Treasury workstations

ERP platforms

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