Treasury Analyst

  • Archdiocese of Denver
  • Denver, CO, USA
  • Aug 22, 2024
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Location: Archdiocese of Denver 

Department: Accounting

Reports To: Treasurer

Position Type: Full-Time / Non-Exempt  

Salary range: $ 65,000-$85,000 

Background of the Position: The Archdiocese of Denver (AOD) is a Colorado nonprofit organization that oversees the activities of the Catholic Church for the 25 counties of northern Colorado. Other ecclesiastical entities, including various charitable trusts and Colorado nonprofit corporations distinctly operated, are combined for financial reporting. As a Treasury team, we measure, monitor, and manage capital for the these combining entities and provide reporting and analysis for effective decision making. The Treasury Analyst is a key contributor to the AOD and will live out our mission values and contribute to our success by ensuring efficient cash management and assisting with the oversight and management of all investment portfolios and debt financing arrangements.

Essential Duties:

  • Daily cash management for the AOD and related entities
    • Measure daily cash including prior day reconciliation and position analysis
    • Monitor all bank accounts for unauthorized transactions, cash shortfalls, positive pay exceptions, and returned items
    • Execution of all cash management functions including cash concentration, account funding, and wire/ACH processing
  • Routine Treasury functions
    • Maintain a short-term cash forecasting process and routinely measure and improve accuracy through variance analysis
    • Lead the account opening documentation, change in signatories, new product contracts, and service implementation processes
    • Evaluate and recommend banking products, services, and platforms as appropriate
    • Work closely with the Accounting team to review account reconciliations and preparation of weekly and month end cash journal entries
    • Develop process improvement strategies and establish effective policies and procedures
    • Support external audit efforts, including preparation of audit requests regarding cash, investment and debt reporting
    • Implement and manage merchant credit card services
    •  Assist in Treasury related projects
    • Participate in the management of all banking and investment relationships
    • Collaborate with various entities, ministries, and parishes throughout the AOD to better understand system-wide Treasury needs and to seek improvement and efficiency opportunities
  •  Oversight and management of cash, investments and debt for the AOD and related entities
    • Involvement with the oversight and management of all Archdiocesan investments, including acquisition and disposal of investments
    • Participate in the re-balancing of investments for all portfolios included Investment Policy statement of the AOD
    • Prepare or assist with the investment accounting entries to record the monthly activity of the various portfolios
    • Participate in matters relating to pension plan accounting, funding, actuarial valuations, governance, and other corporate issues related to investments of plans
    • Manage inter-company cash, including inter-company lending
    • Assist with the covenant compliance and reporting process
  • High performing team member contributing to the culture and mission of the church
    • Closely collaborate with all other areas of Finance, Administration, and Planning within the AOD
    • Act as a trusted partner to team members building trust and sharing knowledge and expertise to increase overall performance and engagement
    • Constant focus on the vision of the AOD and clear communication to all constituencies to ensure success in achieving the mission
    • Willingness and desire to grow in role through a curious pursuit of ongoing learning and development

Education and Experience:

  • 3+ years of experience in Finance or Accounting, ideally Treasury related position(s)
  • Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics
  • Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) and/or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or willingness to pursue is preferred
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications:

  • Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the church and eager to carry out the mission of the Archdiocese to rescue all people in Jesus Christ for the glory of the Father.
  • Align with the values and mission of the Catholic Church and possess a willingness to practice in your field from this faithful perspective.
  • Mission focus – ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all employees, management, and external third parties to achieve the mission of the church
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Highly self-motivated with ability to manage assignments with excellence and meet deadlines
  • Proven organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to professionally handle confidential information

·Physical Requirements:

  • While performing the duties of this job, a Treasury Analyst is frequently required to communicate via talking, hearing and reading; to use hands and fingers to operate a computer and handle office equipment.

· Benefits:

  • Comprehensive and Generous Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off: 22 days starting (accrued) + 18 paid holidays (including the full week between Christmas and New Year’s
  • The Archdiocese of Denver Retirement Plan: Annual Contribution of 6% of salary to retirement plan
  • Parental Leave: 60 Calendar Days for mothers and 30 Calendar Days for fathers fully paid upon the birth/placement of a child (natural birth, adoption, foster-to-adopt). Full parental leave can be used if employed for 12 months or longer. Half (30 days for mothers/15 days for fathers) can be used if employed 6 months to a year.
  •  Paid Day of Rest spiritual retreat day
  • Cemetery and Mortuary Discounts
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Catholic Biblical School: Free and discounted courses
  • Augustine Institute: 25% off master’s degree courses