Financial Analyst

• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Type: Contract
• Job #104001

Treasury Analyst (Hybrid - Chicago, IL)


Location: Hybrid onsite role based in Chicago, IL
Compensation: $48-54


Job Purpose:


Treasury Analyst will be responsible for analyzing and managing daily bank balances and liquidity across operating, investment, and statutory accounts, ensuring effective cash flow management, accurate accounting and reporting, and efficient execution of treasury activities to support organizational financial stability and decision-making. The ideal candidate brings deep treasury experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful insights. This position requires a solid understanding of industry best practices as well as the company's internal processes, systems, and applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze daily cash positions and ensure sufficient funding across bank and custodial accounts
• Initiate and approve electronic fund transfers, including internal and third-party transactions
• Maintain accurate records of cash activity, including deposits, disbursements, and transfers
• Utilize treasury workstations and banking tools to analyze and report and journalize cash activity
• Maintained the Treasury Workstation (TWS), ensuring system accuracy, security, and uninterrupted daily operations
• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with security, authorization, and statutory requirements
• Reconcile bank activity to general ledger and sub-ledgers; investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Supports daily corporate and subsidiary cash positioning, reporting, and forecasting activities to ensure accurate liquidity management.
• Coordinate with investment and short-term forecast teams to optimal utilization of surplus cash.
• Support financial reporting and monthly bank reconciliations
• Document procedures, support cross-training, and contribute to process improvements and special projects
• Responsible for statutory deposits and regulatory compliance requirements.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in treasury cash management, accounting, finance, or the insurance industry.
• Proven experience in analyzing data and preparing financial reports.
• Working knowledge of general ledger processes and reconciliations.
• Experience with cash management and banking systems/applications.
• Strong understanding of cash management, accounting principles, and internal controls.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
• Advanced proficiency with PC-based tools, including Excel, Access, or similar applications.
• Demonstrated ability to build, maintain, and leverage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to influence outcomes and support business goals.
• Proven experience working cross-functionally at all organizational levels, leading initiatives, and resolving complex problems.

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