Treasury Director

Description

Treasury Director

**Department:** Finance & Treasury

**Reports to:** Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

**FLSA Status:** Exempt

Job Purpose

The Treasury Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of EBRPHA’s treasury and cash management operations. This role ensures the Authority maintains a sound financial position through effective liquidity management, debt management, investment strategies, and banking relationships. The Treasury Director develops policies and procedures to safeguard public funds and supports organizational objectives while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including HUD requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Cash & Liquidity Management

• Provide overall leadership and direction of EBRPHA’s treasury function, including cash management, investments, and debt management.
• Oversee liquidity management to ensure adequate resources for operations, payroll, vendor payments, debt service, and housing programs.
• Direct the preparation and maintenance of daily, weekly, and monthly cash position and forecasting reports.
• Approve and monitor wire transfers, ACH activity, and other treasury transactions to ensure compliance with internal controls and documentation standards.
• Review and monitor bank fees, recommending cost savings and operational efficiencies.

Debt & Investment Management

• Oversee bond financing, covenant compliance, and related reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Develop and implement treasury policies, procedures, and systems to optimize financial performance and safeguard assets.
• Ensure compliance with HUD guidelines, federal grant requirements, and applicable regulatory frameworks governing public funds.
• Support internal and external audits by providing treasury documentation, reports, and compliance records.
• Implement and maintain fraud protection strategies, including Positive Pay, ACH filters, and account monitoring protocols.

Banking & External Relationships

• Manage relationships with financial institutions, including negotiating service agreements, resolving issues, and ensuring efficient treasury operations.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Collaborate with Accounting, Financial Planning, and other divisions to align cash forecasting with financial planning and strategic priorities.
• Advise senior leadership on treasury strategies, risks, and opportunities impacting the Authority’s financial position.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop treasury staff to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Provide presentations and reports to senior leadership, the Board of Commissioners, and other stakeholders as required.
• Lead special projects and process improvement initiatives within the treasury function.

Administrative and Other Duties

• Maintain organized treasury records, reports, and files in compliance with internal policies and audit standards.

• Prepare routine correspondence and documentation as needed to support treasury operations.

• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the success of the EBRPHA.

Skills and Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of treasury management, banking systems, and public fund regulations.

• Strong understanding of HUD financial requirements and federal grant compliance.

• Strategic leadership and policy development skills with the ability to align treasury activities to organizational objectives.

• Advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling abilities.

• Ability to manage debt, investments, and complex financial instruments.

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage external banking relationships.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills (board presentations, interdepartmental collaboration, etc.)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and treasury/financial systems.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team.

Work Environment

Primarily office-based with some local and occasional out-of-state travel.

Physical Demands

Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.

Ability to work in a seated environment for up to or in excess of 8 hours a day

Ability to work on a computer for up to or in excess of 8 hours a day

Terms of Employment

Salary and benefits consistent with EBRPHA policies. Salary is dependent on experience, qualifications, and skillset. 

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with EBRPHA’s policies and is subject to continuous monitoring throughout the year to ensure that standards of accountability, effectiveness, compliance, and leadership are consistently maintained.

EBRPHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, service member status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

• 7 years of progressive treasury, public finance, or banking experience required.

• Minimum of 3 years in a management or leadership role overseeing treasury or financial operations.

• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation preferred.

• Experience with HUD or governmental finance strongly preferred.