Treasury Analyst

The Controllers Office is seeking a Treasury Analyst. This is a full-time 1.0 FTE, 12-month, professional faculty position.

In support of the university’s mission, the Treasury Office at Oregon State University ( OSU ) is responsible for promoting proper stewardship of university resources through operations of the Internal Bank, liquidity and cash management, debt management including capital market financing, banking relationships, and oversight of investment management.The purpose of the Treasury Analyst role is to perform the following relative to the treasury office at OSU. - Create liquidity management proposals and plans including coordinating data from multiple sources for reliable and timely analysis. - Provide support by analyzing, identifying, and implementing streamlined business processes or technical solutions. - Ensure the integrity of timely and accurate data recording all cash activity managed by the treasury office in the university’s accounting system. - Prepare and/or analyze reports that monitor and forecast activities related to the treasury office. - Advise and provide business analytic services to contribute to resolving any accounting and finance-related questions or concerns related to financial transactions. - Work through projects independently as well as collaboratively with department, university-wide, and external partners. - Communicate effectively in a team environment interacting with all levels of the university, external resources, and external auditors. - Coordinate and lead the Data Security Standards compliance oversight committee, agenda creation and distribution, and compliance checklist monitoring with the appropriate escalation of identified risks for OSU compliance with all financial and legal regulations. - Research economic trends, monitor investments, and support all aspects of cash management activities. - Assist with merchant card solutions for all business units to support them receiving timely accurate support.

This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement as agreed upon with the supervisor.

Why OSU?Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS : - Top 1.4% university in the world - More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined - 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. - 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties - 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone - 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates - 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color - 217k+ alumni worldwide - For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: - Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. - Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. - Retirement savings paid by the university. - A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. - Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. - Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities45% – Planning, Development, Analysis and Reporting:25% – Treasury Portfolio Tracking/Monitoring:15% – Committee Coordinator, Special Projects, and Teamwork:10% – Financial Accounting and Reconciliations:5% – Other duties and assignments:

What You Will Need - Bachelor’s degree in accounting, OR a Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or a related field and is a certified treasury professional, OR 8 years of treasury analyst work experience equivalent to the stated position duties. - 4 years of consistent and verifiable direct treasury/financial analysis and cash management experience in any industry. - Demonstrable knowledge and expertise of the key principles of financial management, including forecasting and analysis, with ability to communicate financial data to non-financial individuals. - The ideal candidate will be required to demonstrate strong analytical, reporting, technical and data interpretation skills.

Demonstrated Ability to: - Make informed decisions regarding the level of process standardization and how best to improve it with best practices and emerging technologies. - Identify core process breakdowns, analyze potential causes. Identify options to implement the most effective solutions. Understand customer needs and innovate to serve and solve any issues customers have. - Build strong relationships with other staff and teams to align their priorities, manage expectations and influence changes in the process. - Prioritize process improvement efforts based on the understanding of strategic objectives or upcoming business model shifts and initiatives. - Understand the organization’s ability to absorb change and take deliberate action to advise stakeholders and service delivery teams to implement changes smoothly and consistently across locations. - Prepare special reports, studies, and analyses to effectively and clearly communicate verbally and in writing. - A demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. - This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You To Have - Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (or ability to gain via reciprocity) - Experience in treasury management, cash management or banking field. - Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB). - Ability to evaluate and implement compliance oversight and internal control review. - Advanced degree in a financial, business administration or other relevant field. - Experience and understanding of an academic environment. - Organizational Awareness – Understand and convey the University’s mission, the function of the division, and the purpose of the unit’s work and how it interrelates with other units to serve the customer/client. Understand the impact and implications of decisions on the community and other departments.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule - This position is remote eligible. On site work and remote work arrangement will vary and will be determined by the manager. Generally, this position will have the ability to work remotely and will be expected to work within an office environment as needed. - This position may be expected to work after hours to complete projects and/or meet deadlines. The Treasury Analyst will interact and communicate with stakeholders in person, by phone, via email, Teams, and in virtual forums (e.g. Zoom). - Working conditions may include sitting for long periods of time; working at a computer monitor; and unscheduled interruptions.

Link To Position Descriptionhttps://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/132527

Posting Number P07758UFNumber of Vacancies 1Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 04/01/2024Posting Date 02/08/2024Full Consideration Date 02/23/2024Closing Date 03/04/2024

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.