Treasury Analyst - Finance Division

The Finance Division at Carnegie Mellon University is responsible for providing financial management, enterprise planning and stewardship in support of education, research, and strategic goals of the university. As part of the Treasury Team, this Treasury Analyst will support departmental functions relating to cash management operations including the review, analysis and reconciliation of account receivable activities, cash management, banking fees, cash forecasting, analysis of cash management opportunities and potential banking solutions.

This position will assist the senior level analyst and Treasury management with the maintenance of cash operations, debt and investment portfolio operations, such as ensuring compliance with covenants and reporting requirements, assisting in updating debt issuance simulations under different scenarios, assisting with analysis and presentations that support debt proposals and status reporting assisting with the coordination of bond compliance activities; and maintenance of internal loan portfolio. Additionally, this role will provide support for credit card compliance requirements (PCI DSS).

Core responsibilities include:

• Cash Forecasting and Liquidity Management - Applies critical analysis, uses various systems and external data sources to conduct analysis and interpret findings to make informed recommendations and facilitate actionable decisions by management. Assists in the documentation and routine updates of critical cash and liquidity management processes. Build, maintain and enhance models and forecasts based on analysis and reconciliations. Forecasts cash flows based on current conditions and past performance to anticipate and plan for liquidity needs. Perform analysis on financial and institutional data, and verifies accuracy of that data.

• Cash Acceptance - Assists in the management of university merchant accounts, credit card processing terminals, and ensures adherence to Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance standards. Manages activities required to control, record and report standardized banking activity, and record select transactions. Reviews financial documents, bank account paperwork and graphical information to guide colleagues on the most efficient way to complete transactions.

• Operations - Comfortable with common and tailored technology programs, including spreadsheets, word processors, presentation tools, ERPs and specialized financial technologies. Communicates conclusions in understandable and actionable ways, helps colleagues realize the significance of findings, and guides completion of recommendations. Develops and monitors metrics to track performance and identify opportunities and risks related to cash operations processes. Directly guides process changes, independently handles difficult issues and communicates and escalates when needed. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of cash management practices, budget forecasting and treasury operations. Provides guidance and support to the Cash Operations Coordinator, as well as other colleagues and management.

• Payments - Compiles and submits escheat information for payroll and accounts payable and acquires unclaimed property on behalf of the university. Ensures accurate calculation of daily cash positions and funding for cash obligations using the setup/release of bank wires. Pays and records debt service and swap-related costs, requiring significant levels of distribution authority.

• Banking - Proactively keep abreast of trends, technology changes and regulations that impact the treasury function Supports the management of the university's bank account inventory, including the opening/closing of bank accounts, and controls ongoing bank account access and online portal privileges. Works with sensitive information and leads compliance-related tasks for university banking, including account documentation, KYC requests, and account signers.

• Financial Reporting - Develops/prepares appropriate entries and schedules and supports fiscal year-end financial audits, as well as various regulatory audit surveys and reports. Prepare and record journal entries and reconciliations relating to various aspects of the university's debt, liquidity, internal bank and stock contributions. Supports the valuation of assets related to the university's endowment, life income program, and other miscellaneous investments.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• A process improvement mentality, always seeking to improve optimization of operations and automating manual tasks.

• Strong attention to detail

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• At least three years of related finance experience

• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered

Requirements:

• Successful pre-employment background check

Additional Information:

• Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Carnegie Mellon is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

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At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it's about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Treasury

Position Type

Staff - Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

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