Treasury Lead

The Office of City Finance (OCF) OCF is responsible for the financial operations of the City of Seattle. While working closely with the City's Budget Office. OCF oversees the City's financial control functions and enterprise reporting responsibilities and supports the goals set by the Mayor and the City Council by providing financial information and expertise. The Office of City Finance champions race and social justice and works progressively to realize the City's vision of racial equity by participating in the Race and Social Justice Initiative - RSJI, which requires fostering a relational culture and an openness to learn and apply new ideas and skills through an equity lens.
 
 The Treasury Services Division receives, processes, reconciles and distributes the City's funds. Primary Treasury Services functions include the processing of payments for Seattle City Light, combined utilities, business taxes, licenses (business and regulatory), parking meters coin collections, and court citations. These responsibilities include city vendors and payroll checks include cash investments, payment processing, collections, bank reconciliations, and administration of e-payments, credit cards, and local improvement assessments.

The Treasury Services Division is looking to hire a Treasury Lead. The ideal candidate will take responsibility for their work, show initiative, and possess solid communication skills. They must maintain a professional demeanor while collaborating with other units within the Treasury Division, as well as with City officials and external stakeholders. This position also requires an understanding of race and social justice, with a commitment to departmental efforts aimed at eliminating racial disparities and achieving racial equity within City government and the wider community.

• Provide oversight and management of staff, which includes scheduling, performance management, and reviews. Foster a culture of excellent customer service among treasury staff while carrying out fiduciary responsibilities in handling City funds.
• From a business perspective, offer leadership in task completion and manage the applications used in Treasury operations. This includes the bank reconciliation application, the collections data system, the commercial credit card application, and the BIA and LID applications.
• Assist with all aspects of staff and the programs they support, including the testing and development of test plans for new or modified applications.
• Provide documentation and training to ensure that adequate backup resources are available for the continuity of critical operational tasks.
• Actively participate in new or evolving initiatives and efforts within City Finance.
• Perform daily cash activities and reporting by preparing and maintaining the cash positioning worksheet. This ensures that sufficient cash is available to meet daily needs, and any excess above the target is invested in allowable investment options.
• Perform other related duties at a comparable level/type as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years or more of progressive experience performing the related duties and responsibilities including but not limited to the following: 

• Document procedures, deliver training, and ensure high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders; manage billing, invoice management, and accounts payable processing.
• Administered and oversee bank accounts, including reconciliation, analysis, reporting, and monitoring of treasury-related activities.

• Experience in managing and/or guiding lower-level staff. 

Or 

A combination of education, training and/or experience that provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of this position may be considered.

 Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, information systems or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in a management, lead or supervisory role.
• 1–2-year experience in an accounting, treasury or banking operations.

We are seeking candidates with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge

• Principles and procedures for financial recordkeeping, storage, and document management.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment, including familiarity with word processing software, spreadsheets, bank portals, investment tracking software, ERP systems, video conferencing tools (e.g., MS Teams), reporting tools, and databases.
• Analytical review techniques used for transactions, account balances, reconciliations, and financial reports.

Skills

• Preparing reports, managing report parameters and queries, and extracting relevant data. - Handling large datasets and maintaining effectiveness at both detailed and strategic levels.
• Applying critical thinking, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities to address complex financial and operational issues.
• Demonstrating proficiency in both written and oral communication, including the ability to summarize and document analysis, conclusions, policies, and procedures clearly and concisely.

 Abilities

• Effectively plan, organizing, and prioritizing work to meet changing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups, and the general public.

Work Environment

This position requires a minimum of three days per week of onsite work. Alternative Work Arrangements and hybrid telework schedules for work conducted in a normal office environment may be considered and will be based on operational needs and consistency with City policies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

PAY
This full-time position is classified as a Manager 1. The full salary range for this position is $50.08 - $75.12 per hour. After a pay equity and budget analysis, the salary range for this role has been identified as $50.08- $62.50 per hour.

 Application Process:

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. You must submit the following items to be considered for this position no later than 4:00pm Pacific Time on the scheduled closed date.

 Completed NEOGOV online application.

1. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
2. Current resume indicating relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and education.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state “see my resume” or “see my personnel file” are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 Background Check: Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.

Why work at the City of Seattle? The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.

Benefits: The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans 

Who May Apply: This position is open to all applicants that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The city encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience.

Salary : $50 - $75