Treasurer - 998905
Job no: 506241
Position type: Full Time with Full Benefits
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Division/Equivalent: VP Finance
School/Unit: FINANCIAL OFFICES
Department/Office: FOP-Treasury Operations
Categories: Accounting, Finance, Budgeting, Auditing, Risk Management, & Payroll
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| Job Title: | Treasurer - 998905 |
| Location: | Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida |
| Work Type: | Full Time with Full Benefits |
| Job Category: | Exempt |
| Hiring Range: | Commensurate with experience |
| Pay Basis: |
Annually |
| Subject to Grant Funding?: | No |
| Essential Job Functions: | General Treasury Operations: 1. Manages University banking relationships. 2. Works with external investment consultants in overseeing and reporting on the status of the endowment fund and unrestricted investments in accordance with policies approved by the Board of Trustees; coordinates meetings with the Investment Committee of the Board. 3. Develops short and long term cash forecasts and monitors and reports on operating liquidity. 4. Identifies opportunities for enhancing operational efficiencies and streamlining processes; directs implementation of approved projects. 5. Establishes/maintains comprehensive policies and procedures and ensures appropriate controls to safeguard cash and investments; monitors compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures. 6. Oversees daily work of staff (account analysis, data input and control, report review, bank reconciliations, journal entries, weekly and monthly cash position and investment reports.) 7. Monitors daily flow of funds and directs transfers between accounts and short-term investments to optimize returns. 8. Provides oversight with respect to record-keeping activities for gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts and unitrusts. Merchant Services: 1. Provides appropriate infrastructure to support merchant services' activity throughout the University, ensuring appropriate controls and data security in collaboration with the IT department. Sets the direction for supporting campus merchants with innovative and compliant payment solutions. 2. Establishes/maintains comprehensive policies and procedures with respect to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) and standard operating procedures for merchant locations; serves as central coordinator. 3. Evaluates payment solutions and approves 3rd party vendors in accordance with established policies. 4. Sponsors and directs periodic training and monitors compliance with established policies. 5. Coordinates with departments on new/existing processes/projects/procedures that may impact Treasury operations. Debt Management: 1. Manages relationships with investment banks and financial institutions, investors, rating agencies, and conduit issuers. 2. Collaborates with the University's external financial advisor (FA) to develop appropriate debt strategy including ensuring competitive financing, providing periodic updates on debt capacity, evaluating future borrowing needs, etc. 3. Works closely with FA and bond counsel, as applicable, in coordinating debt offerings, managing requests for proposals from underwriters, preparing public offering documents, assisting with negotiating financial and legal terms and presenting the University's credit profile to rating agencies. 4. Facilitates bondholder relations including the timely disclosure of financial information to investors in the University's debt securities and coordinates responses to investors' inquiries. 5. Establishes/maintains comprehensive policies and procedures and internal controls with respect to aspects of debt administration and post-issuance compliance; ensures operating procedures are designed and operating effectively to ensure compliance with debt policies. 6. Ensures compliance with debt covenants, continuing disclosure, and Federal tax regulations. 7. Serves as the tax compliance officer with respect to arbitrage and coordinates with the VP for Facilities Management and the Tax Director with respect to private business use matters. 8. Collaborates with various departments on financial disclosures, liquidity management, reporting and compliance. 9. Oversees routine activities conducted by staff including proper budgeting of debt service expenditures, scheduled debt service payments, and related tasks. Other: Performs other duties as assigned or required. |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: | 1. Strong organizational and operational management skills as well as excellence in written and oral communication. 2. Advanced knowledge of treasury operations and debt administration. 3. Strong quantitative, strategic and financial management skills. 4. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. 5. Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated leadership qualities necessary to build and sustain cooperative working relationships across a complex and diverse organization. 6. Ability to independently set priorities to meet the needs of the organization, and achieve the needed results. 7. Ability to maintain confidentiality in dealing with highly sensitive information. 8. Highly proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. 9. Ability to travel, on an occasional basis, to different locations for meetings/conferences. |
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| Required Certifications/Licensures: | |
| Required Education: | Bachelor's Degree |
| Major (if required): | |
| Required Experience: | Eight (8) years senior level relevant experience (similar or closely related position), including five (5) years of supervisory/management, cash management and debt administration experience. |
| Preferred Qualifications: | Master degree (MBA, Finance or Accounting) |
| Is this a safety sensitive position? | No |
| Background Screening Required? | Yes |
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| Sensitivity Disclaimer: | Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. |
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