Treasury Analyst

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

ID: 7265197
Posted: July 22, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Job Summary
University Shared Services Enterprise is seeking a Treasury Analyst. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

University Shared Services Enterprise (USSE) provides shared finance and administration services to the seven public universities in the state of Oregon.

The Treasury Management Services division of the USSE provides oversight, coordination, accounting, and compliance support for a variety of treasury functions for university clients. Service offerings include cash management, debt management, and investment management in cooperation with the Oregon State Treasury or other financial service firms upon request.

Oregon State University is host to the USSE and Treasury Management Services (TMS) group.

The purpose of the Treasury Analyst role is to perform the following functions relative to the TMS department.
Provide support to university clients by analyzing, identifying, and implementing streamlined business processes or technical solutions.
Ensure the integrity of timely and accurate data recording of all cash activity supported by USSE.
Prepare and/or analyze reports that monitor and forecast activities related to university clients.
Advise and provide business analytics that contribute to resolving accounting and finance-related questions associated with financial transactions.
Work on projects independently as well as collaboratively with department, university clients, and external partners.
Communicate effectively in a team environment interacting with all levels of university client staff, external resources, and university auditors.
Tracking and accounting for university client cash and investment account balances, outstanding debt balances, recording investment and debt transactions.
Assist and/or manage projects as assigned.
This position is expected to foster and promote the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence in their work.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
45% Administration of University Client’s Cash and Investment Management Programs:

30% Administration of University Client’s Borrowing Programs:

15% Treasury Operations:

10% Other:
What You Will Need
Bachelor’s degree in accounting OR a Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or related field OR 8 years of treasury analyst work experience equivalent to the stated position duties.
A minimum of 4 years of consistent and verifiable treasury/financial analysis and cash management experience in any industry.
Demonstrable knowledge and expertise of the key principles of financial management, including forecasting and analysis, with ability to communicate financial data to non-financial individuals.
Demonstrable commitment to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment for staff, customers, and campus community.
Proficient with accounting and information management software, including MS Excel.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months
What We Would Like You to Have
Possesses the following: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
Advanced degree in financial, business administration or another relevant field.
Investment analysis skills; knowledge of asset allocation, performance measurement, and cash management.
Debt administration skills.
Experience and understanding of an academic environment.
Customer service experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to document and present information and ideas clearly and effectively