Manager, Treasury and Risk Management (Finance)

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The Job Details are as follows:
This position will have direct responsibility for ongoing daily operations of Treasury and Insurance functions. The position will also advise Finance leadership on consolidated cash positions and ensure the efficiency of cash collection and disbursement.

In addition, the position will engage on various projects related to Treasury & Insurance, as well as Real Estate (including lease renewals and lease negotiations) and other areas which potentially impact the cash management of the company.

The position will work with OCLC Staff, Legal, Facilities, and outside suppliers/partners (such as banks, insurance, and investment partners) as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provides input to and helps create the strategic goals for the Finance team in the Treasury and Risk Management area.
• Treasury - directs and coordinates daily cash management including global cash balance reporting, cash forecasting, bank account management, and daily support to cash receipts and payment.
• Investments - responsible for monitoring the recording of transactions, monitoring and analysis of portfolio performance reporting, and working with OCLC staff and investment advisors to ensure the portfolio is properly maintained.
• Debt - responsible for monitoring the ongoing servicing of OCLC's debt portfolio, including compliance with covenants and associated reporting.
• Insurance - responsible for ensuring the daily operational needs are met, as well as assisting with the annual insurance renewal process.
• Assist management in the assessment of financial controls.
• Establish, standardize and communicate treasury related approval guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Real Estate - will lead specific real estate related projects.
• Responsible for assisting Treasury staff in meeting the daily operational needs for cash management, including processing of payment files for ACH, positive pay, and wire transfers.
• Responsibility for working with Accounts Receivable on Merchant Services activity and Accounts Payable on Commercial Card activity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline is required.
• Certified Treasury Professional, or similar advanced financial certification is desirable.
• 7 plus years of accounting/finance experience.
• Significant knowledge of cash management, risk management principles, and lease negotiations.
• Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office are a plus.

Competencies

• Problem solving with the ability to act independently to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills that provide the ability to interact with finance staff, company peers, senior management and suppliers/partners.
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional project teams.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and a hands-on proactive attitude

Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

ADA/EAA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.