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Head of Treasury | Direct Hire | Des Moines, IA | Onsite | $95,000–$110,000
Job Description
A well-established organization in the Des Moines metro is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented professional to lead internal treasury operations and oversee a multi million investment portfolio.
This high-visibility leadership role partners closely with executive finance leadership and plays a critical role in safeguarding institutional assets, optimizing liquidity, and ensuring compliance with investment policies. The role will lead a small team while driving process improvement and financial stewardship.
What You Will Be Doing
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Supervis and develop a small, high performing team
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Maintain relationships with external investment advisors, custodians, and banking partners
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Monitor compliance with investment and spending policies
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Manage unitization and calculate annual distributions
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Oversee accounting and reconciliation of gifts, pledges, and donation funds
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Lead cash management including cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
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Strengthen internal controls and fraud prevention measures
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Support capital project funding approvals and reporting
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Prepare reconciliations, journal entries, audit workpapers, and executive reporting
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Contribute to ERP optimization and financial system improvements
What They’re Looking For
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3–5 years of relevant accounting, treasury, or investment experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
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Strong understanding of investment accounting and cash management
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong systems proficiency
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Strong ERP experience preferred
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Non-profit, education, or fund raising experience preferred
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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High attention to detail with leadership capability
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Collaborative, service-oriented communication style
Benefits & Perks
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Outstanding and comprehensive benefits package - start day one
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Employer-supported 401K retirement plan
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Generous PTO and paid holidays
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Continuing Education reimbursement available - individual & family
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Stable organization with strong leadership and low turnover
Your Career Partner
The Reserves Network is a veteran-founded and family-owned recruiting firm specializing in accounting and finance placements. We connect top professionals with high-impact opportunities while fostering long-term success for both clients and candidates. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment.
#TRN512IN
Job Description
A well-established organization in the Des Moines metro is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented professional to lead internal treasury operations and oversee a multi million investment portfolio.
This high-visibility leadership role partners closely with executive finance leadership and plays a critical role in safeguarding institutional assets, optimizing liquidity, and ensuring compliance with investment policies. The role will lead a small team while driving process improvement and financial stewardship.
What You Will Be Doing
*
Supervis and develop a small, high performing team
*
Maintain relationships with external investment advisors, custodians, and banking partners
*
Monitor compliance with investment and spending policies
*
Manage unitization and calculate annual distributions
*
Oversee accounting and reconciliation of gifts, pledges, and donation funds
*
Lead cash management including cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
*
Strengthen internal controls and fraud prevention measures
*
Support capital project funding approvals and reporting
*
Prepare reconciliations, journal entries, audit workpapers, and executive reporting
*
Contribute to ERP optimization and financial system improvements
What They’re Looking For
*
3–5 years of relevant accounting, treasury, or investment experience
*
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
*
Strong understanding of investment accounting and cash management
*
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong systems proficiency
*
Strong ERP experience preferred
*
Non-profit, education, or fund raising experience preferred
*
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
*
High attention to detail with leadership capability
*
Collaborative, service-oriented communication style
Benefits & Perks
*
Outstanding and comprehensive benefits package - start day one
*
Employer-supported 401K retirement plan
*
Generous PTO and paid holidays
*
Continuing Education reimbursement available - individual & family
*
Stable organization with strong leadership and low turnover
Your Career Partner
The Reserves Network is a veteran-founded and family-owned recruiting firm specializing in accounting and finance placements. We connect top professionals with high-impact opportunities while fostering long-term success for both clients and candidates. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment.
#TRN512IN
Salary : $95,000 - $110,000