What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Officer, Treasury position at Calvert Impact?
About Calvert Impact, Inc.
Calvert Impact is one of the world’s foremost impact investing group. From its core global portfolio company, Calvert Impact Capital, to its US-centric subsidiaries focusing on Small Businesses, Community Banking, and Climate, the group has mobilized over $5 billion towards impact over more than a quarter-century of work.
Across this nonprofit group, investments that balance risk, return and impact have improved the lives of countless millions of people in more than 100 countries, addressing needs in 9 impact sectors, while helping to lead the global industry into the trillion-dollar effort it is today.
Calvert Impact is more than just a large investment firm. The group also provides parallel services to the industry, such as loan syndications, fund administration and impact monitoring and measurement.
Calvert Impact uniquely finances its investment programs with a highly leveraged approach of Note issuances - its flagship Community Investment Note® program, and the Cut Carbon Note program. These Notes allow individual and institutional investors to join the movement that is making impact investable.
The Senior Officer, Treasury plays a critical role in supporting and strengthening Calvert Impact’s treasury operations as the organization continues to grow and innovate in the impact investing space. This position is based at Calvert Impact’s headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, and operates in a hybrid work environment, combining in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization while working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure effective cash management, financial integrity, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
The Senior Officer, Treasury supports the organization’s treasury and accounting activities and reports to the Vice President & Controller. As a key member of the Finance team, this role exercises sound judgment, delivers strong internal and external customer service, and helps strengthen treasury operations as the organization grows.
Treasury & Cash Management
- Manage the organization’s cash surplus in accordance with Treasury Policy.
- Monitor daily cash positions and liquidity needs.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement appropriate treasury management products to optimize returns on excess cash.
- Maintain and manage banking relationships and bank accounts.
Daily Treasury Operations
- Perform daily treasury activities including cash deposits, payment review and processing, monitoring banking activity, and troubleshooting treasury-related operational issues.
- Review and approve payments within the NSP platform in coordination with Investor Relations.
- Monitor and coordinate foreign exchange transactions.
- Proactively propose improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls in daily treasury operations.
Community Investment Notes & Debt Activities
- Post Community Investment Note cash transactions in the accounting system.
- Perform monthly reconciliations for Community Investment Notes and Cut Carbon Notes.
- Resolve discrepancies and recommend preventive and corrective actions.
- Review annual 1099-INT data and oversee issuance of 1099-INT forms.
- Monitor and initiate sub-debt payments.
- Perform monthly reconciliations for sub-debt and hedge valuations.
Accounting Close & Audit Support
- Provide debt and investment reconciliations during monthly close.
- Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit requests.
- Maintain complete and well-organized supporting documentation for all recorded treasury transactions.
Collaboration & Other Duties
- Work closely with Investor Relations to ensure accuracy and integrity of data in NSP.
- Support other finance and business operations as needed.
- Take on additional responsibilities as required to support organizational priorities.
Be prepared to grow with the team as Calvert Impact continues to innovate and lead in the impact investing space.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)or other relevant certification, a plus.
- Understanding of treasury operations, cash management, and financial reconciliations within a multi-entity organization.
- Experience with payment processing.
- Demonstrated ability to support monthly close processes and external audits.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- High attention to detail, sound judgment, and a collaborative, service-oriented approach.
- An individual of the highest integrity and trustworthiness.