Treasury Manager

University of Colorado System; Denver (CO); Híbrido; USD 118.000 - 124.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare

Hybrid work schedule

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Colorado System Administration is seeking a Treasury Manager to lead the university's debt management, investment oversight, and treasury operations. You will collaborate with campuses, align with policy, and provide timely financial information to leadership and external partners.

Hybrid schedule with in-office days in Denver and oversight of debt issuance, reporting, and regulatory compliance to support long-term financial objectives.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.

Responsabilidades

• Stay informed of capital markets and treasury management best practices.
• Develop partnerships with campuses and systems administration to address treasury needs.
• Review and maintain the University's Debt Management Policy and procedures.
• Lead debt issuance coordination and timing, and respond to information requests from stakeholders.
• Oversee debt service, cash forecasting, and investment decisions in collaboration with teams.

Conocimientos

Debt management

Financial analysis

Leadership

Project management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

Herramientas

PeopleSoft Financials

Debt management software

Descripción del empleo

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in HigherEducation!

At the System Administration office at the University of Colorado,we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feelsvalued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our office is committedto fostering a culture where employees find community, a sense ofbelonging, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to ourmission and purpose.By joining our team, you'll have a direct impact on shaping thefuture of higher education. In addition to the Office of the Boardof Regents, the University of Colorado's system administrationincludes 19 units that provide essential services to CU's campusesin Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver, as well as theOffice of the President. While not a part of any one campus, we areproud to serve in the centralized office for the University system.Together, we ensure CU continues to deliver outstanding education,groundbreaking research, and valuable service to ourcommunities.

Position Summary:

The Office of the Treasurer is responsible for the University'scash management, debt management, investment oversight, andproperty management functions. The office provides strategicguidance and support to university campuses and departmentsregarding financing strategies, banking relationships, real estatematters, faculty housing assistance programs, and treasury-relatedinitiatives.

The Treasury Manager serves as a key member of the Office of theTreasurer and is responsible for managing and enhancing theUniversity's treasury functions in support of the institution'slong-term financial objectives. This position manages debtaccounting and reporting activities, supports debt issuancetransactions, and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory,contractual, and policy requirements. The person in this positionleads and administers projects and programs in areas of debtmanagement and faculty housing assistance program and serves as aresource for programs in other areas of Treasury.

The Treasury Manager plays a critical role in providing accurate,timely, and meaningful financial information to internal andexternal stakeholders, including the Board of Regents, Universityleadership, rating agencies, and external service providers. Theposition also supports the effective stewardship of theUniversity's financial resources through the oversight of keyTreasury operations, process improvements, and strategicinitiatives.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative andresults-oriented professional with strong analytical, projectmanagement, communication, and relationship management skills. Theability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution isessential.

This position reports to the Associate Treasurer and is exempt fromthe State of Colorado Classified Staff System.

Where You Will Work:

Applicants must be Colorado residents or able to relocate to Colorado within a month of starting employment with University ofColorado System Administration.

This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule, working 2-3 days aweek in the office at 1800 Grant St, Denver, CO.

Please note, leadership may adjust in-office work requirements with a minimum of three months' notice before any change can beimplemented.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are notlimited to:

General

• Stay informed of capital market developments, treasurymanagement best practices, and emerging financialtechnologies.
• Develop a collaborative partnership with campuses, otherdepartments within system administration to identify their needs,address challenges, and implement effective treasurysolutions.
• Take a lead in reviewing and maintaining the University's DebtManagement Policy and related procedures.
• Evaluate the impact of legislative initiatives and regulatorydevelopments affecting Treasury operations and provide analysisregarding potential impacts to the treasury team.
• Maintain expertise regarding debt-related reportingrequirements established by the Board of Regents, federal and stateagencies, rating agencies, and other governing bodies.
• Assist in responding to information requests from the Board ofRegents, President's Office, campus CFOs, CCHE, and other internaland external stakeholders.

Debt Management

• Assist in managing and maintaining university's debt portfolio,including fixed-rate and variable-rate debt, commercial paperprograms, bank loans, lines of credit and lease-financingobligations.
• Assist in analyzing financing alternatives, includingpublic-private partnerships and other innovative financingstructures, and prepare recommendations that are consistent withuniversity's policies and procedures and regulatoryrequirements.
• Collaborate with campuses and/or financial advisor and developfinancial models and debt affordability analyses to support capitalplanning and debt capacity assessments.
• Manage coordination of debt issuance and refinancingtransactions, including preparation and organization of bondissuance documents, including Official Statements and other duediligence materials.
• Lead the collection, validation, and organization ofinformation requested by underwriters, bond and disclosurecounsels, financing advisors, rating agencies, auditors and otherfinancing participants.
• Manage the investment and reinvestment of debt proceeds withthe Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer Cash and Short-termInvestments.
• Manage quarterly cash-flow forecasts in collaboration withcampuses; analyze funding needs for campus capital projects andinform relevant stakeholders on debt issuance amount/timing,liquidity management and investment decisions.
• Manage and direct all debt service activities, includingmonitoring requirements and ensuring the timely fulfillment ofprincipal, interest, and related payment obligations.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance debt management records anddocumentation systems.

Project and Program Management

• Lead the implementation, administration, and ongoingoptimization of debt management software supporting Treasuryoperations and reporting.
• Manage the development, implementation, and administration ofthe IRC Housing Assistance Program in collaboration with universitystakeholders and external partners.
• Provide oversight and enhance reporting on university's FacultyHousing Assistance Program (FHAP).
• Evaluate potential benefit of internal bank structure forcapital project financing across the university system and makerecommendation if beneficial.
• Act as a treasury lead in procurement and RFP processes fordebt-related service providers.
• Manage special projects and strategic initiatives assigned bythe Treasurer and Associate Treasurer.

Reporting and Compliance

• Prepare and coordinate debt-related reports required by federalregulations, state statutes, Board of Regents policies, ratingagencies, debt covenants, contracts, and external serviceproviders.
• Manage debt compliance calendars and including timely filing ofcontinuing disclosure reports and other required compliancesubmissions.
• Manage partnership with campuses and affiliated entities toidentify material financial obligations and ensure required noticesare submitted through EMMA within regulatory deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with bond covenants, lease agreements,internal loan agreements, commercial paper programs, variable-ratedebt obligations, and other financing arrangements.
• Manage relationship with the external arbitrage vendor tocoordinate rebate calculations and reporting.

Accounting and Audit

• Manage timely recording of debt-related transactions, includingissuances, defeasances, amortizations, and other financingactivities, in accordance with applicable GASB standards.
• Provide debt accounting guidance and support to campuses,including project fund allocations and debt-related financialreporting.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of debtinstruments, debt service payments, and project allocations.
• Manage internal loan activities, including resolutionpreparation, Board and management approvals, interest-ratedeterminations, and amortization schedule development.
• Initiate and/or coordinate debt service payments, wiretransfers, and related treasury transactions; reconcile debtbalances with trustee statements and general ledger accounts.
• Partner with the Office of the Controller and external auditorsto prepare audit schedules, confirmations, supportingdocumentation, and follow-up responses.
• Lead all debt-related audit requests, confirmations, subsequent-event reporting, and supporting documentationrequirements

Other Duties

• Contribute in the enhancement of Treasury's cash forecasting,liquidity management, and asset allocation processes asneeded.
• Document debt management and Treasury operational procedures tostrengthen internal controls and continuity of operation.
• Participate in Treasury-related RFP processes and vendorevaluations as needed.
• Train Treasury staff on debt accounting, reporting, andcompliance functions to ensure operational resiliency and adequatebackup coverage.
• Provide backup support for critical Treasury operations asneeded.

What We Offer:

Salary: The anticipated hiring range has been established at$118,000- $124,000.

CU System Administration takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate's education, training and experience as itrelates to the position, as well as the position's scope andcomplexity, internal pay equity and external market value whendetermining a salary level for potential new employees.

Benefits: With our unparalleled range of benefits, includingtop-notch healthcare, comprehensive wellness programs, enrichingprofessional development, and a dynamic work-life balance, weensure your holistic growth and happiness.

For more information on benefits programs, please review our Comprehensive BenefitsGuide.

Access our Total Compensation Calculator to see what your total rewards could be at CU. (This position is a University Staffposition)

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Please include all relevant experience in your resume to beaccurately assessed against these qualifications. You must meet allminimum requirements at the time of application to be consideredfor this role.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, BusinessAdministration, or a related field from an accreditedinstitution.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience intreasury, finance, banking, investments, debt management, or arelated financial discipline.
• Three (3) years of experience in debt accounting, debtmanagement, capital financing, or debt compliance activities.
• One (1) year of experience in a team lead or supervisory role,which includes assigning and reviewing the work of others,providing guidance to internal and external team members, andassisting management with performance reviews (this requirement maybe substituted by formal leadership training)
• Demonstrated experience with debt compliance requirements,including SEC Rule 15c2-12 continuing disclosure obligations.
• Experience conducting financial analysis and developingfinancial models.
• Experience with governmental accounting principles and capitalbudgeting processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, BusinessAdministration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of professional experience progressivelyresponsible experience in treasury, finance, banking, investments,debt management, or a related financial discipline.
• Two (2) years of experience leading projects, serving as a teamlead, or coordinating and guiding the work of others, includingassigning or reviewing work, providing guidance to internal orexternal team members, and supporting team or organizationalpriorities. This requirement may be substituted by formalleadership training
• Experience working in higher education, public finance,municipal finance, or governmental treasury operations.
• Experience supporting bond issuances, commercial paperprograms, variable-rate debt obligations, or other complexfinancing arrangements.
• Experience implementing or administering treasury or debtmanagement software platforms.
• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), Certified PublicAccountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or similarprofessional designation.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials and debt managementsystems.
• Project management experience involving cross-functionalstakeholders and enterprise initiatives.

Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Team-player and independent thinker with strong analytical,collaboration, critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, andpresentation skills
• Strong project management capabilities, with exceptionalattention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to deliveringresults
• Demonstrated leadership maturity, sound judgment, and theability to effectively lead and support complex initiatives
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to manage competingpriorities and thrive in a dynamic environment
• Exercises the highest level of discretion and professionalismwhen handling confidential and sensitive information
• Thorough knowledge of capital markets, commercial andinvestment banking, risk management, and accounting principles,including their impact on the University's debt and investmentportfolios
• Knowledge of Peoplesoft Financial System
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to fostereffective communication, collaboration, and partnership amonginternal and external stakeholders to achieve organizationalgoals
• Proven ability to establish, maintain, and strengthenproductive working relationships with colleagues, universitypersonnel, business partners, and the public
• Skilled at identifying emerging trends and evaluating, adoptingand leveraging existing and new technologies to drive efficiencyand innovation.