Associate Treasurer and Director of Treasury Operations

About the job

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Treasury Services is a vital part of the University’s capital planning, budgeting, and tax compliance processes, and provides investment strategy and financial modeling at the institutional level.

Treasury Services manages the University’s debt portfolio and oversees the investment of the University’s operating funds by providing investment strategy and financial modeling at the institutional level. This includes, among other things, planning and execution of financing transactions, capital funding, management of the external credit rating of the institution, management of liquidity needs, meeting compliance and regulatory demands and servicing external financial debt payments and related obligations.

Position Summary

*Hybrid: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. * The Associate Treasurer and Director of Treasury Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for key University financial functions, including debt management, liquidity and cash management, investment activity, capital accounting, capital project financial management, financial planning and analysis, and Treasury data and reporting. The position manages a team of four financial professionals and is responsible for integrating Treasury and Capital Accounting operations to support the University’s financial strategy, capital plan, regulatory compliance, and institutional financial reporting.

The position also manages and analyzes the University’s debt portfolio, cash flows, liquidity, and investment activity; supports year-end accounting and development of the University’s Annual Financial Report; ensures compliance with applicable accounting, tax, debt, and bond covenant requirements; and performs financial analysis critical to maintaining the University’s AAA credit rating. The position develops institutional financial planning and analysis capabilities, including the use of modeling tools such as Synario to support forecasting, scenario modeling, capital planning, and strategic decision-making.

The position also has management responsibility for the University’s Capital Accounting function and leads cross-functional coordination among Treasury Services, Facilities Services, Accounting Services/the Controller’s Office, and other University stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely capital project accounting, reporting, funding, and closeout. As the University’s capital footprint and project volume grow, the position develops and implements scalable processes, controls, analytical tools, and reporting structures to improve financial management of the University’s capital program.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s with 2+ years supervisory experience and 7+ years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s with 4+ years supervisory experience and 7+ years of relevant experience.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Expert knowledge of fundamental financial principles and practices. Advanced knowledge interpreting financial statements. Advanced skills with Excel and data analysis tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau). Advanced data management skills that include the ability to extract, interpret, transform and use financial information ad hoc. Understanding of capital markets to include short and long-term investment vehicles and associated financial products. Ability to work independently with sound direction and goals. Ability to educate constituents, deliver formal presentations, summarize complex data, and communicate results with outstanding written and verbal correspondence to advance the goals and directives of senior leadership. Additional computer software experience including ERP financial systems, Access, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

An advanced degree in a related area (e.g. MBA, MAC, MPA) and/or professional certification with a preference on a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP).

PeopleSoft experience.

Working knowledge of data/programming languages (e.g. SQL, DAX).

Financial experience in higher education with a preference towards treasury management.

Prior work experience with municipal bonds to include issuances, structures, underwriting, tax and compliance implications.

Prior work experience with cash management and cash flows.

*Prior work experience with capital budgeting.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.