Director of Treasury & Tax

Director of Treasury & Tax – NCCU Public Administration

Director of Treasury/Tax reports to the Associate Controller and is responsible for managing debt, cash management, tax reporting compliance and overseeing Accounts Payable operations. The role supports internal and external reporting deadlines, accrual, allocation and recording of interest and financing costs, and the preparation of monthly and annual financial analytical reports. Additional responsibilities include developing and maintaining Treasury/Tax reports for compliance, managing tax compliance, creating debt projection models and budgets, preparing cash flow projections, monitoring debt covenant requirements, and participating in special projects related to university bond issues, interest rate swaps, debt‑related derivative transactions, and tax filings.

• Manage internal and external reporting and payment deadlines related to interest and financing costs.
• Ensure compliance with required debt service payments.
• Maintain relationships with banks and other financial institutions, including credit facilities and banking agreements.
• Manage short‑term investments, evaluate investment opportunities, and allocate funds appropriately.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks such as interest‑rate risk, currency fluctuations, and counter party risk.
• Prepare reports and schedules detailing the University’s debt activity.
• Fulfill monthly and annual financial analytical reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain Treasury/Tax reports for compliance reporting.

• Create debt projection models and budgets.
• Oversee daily cash flow, manage liquidity, and prepare cash‑flow forecasts.
• Oversee the Cash Management Office.
• Monitor financial and non‑financial debt covenant requirements.
• Oversee the Accounts Payable operation to ensure timely payment processing.

• Establish cash receipt policies and procedures for business units.
• Prepare schedules, notes, and descriptive analyses for the annual financial statements.
• Engage in special projects such as university bond issues, interest‑rate swaps, and debt‑related derivative transactions.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with Ellucian/Banner (preferred).
• Supervisory experience.
• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation (preferred).

• Experience in debt management.
• Experience with cash management.
• Experience with tax reporting.
• Familiarity with external financial and compliance reporting processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related business field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting, audit in a public‑accounting environment, or related experience.

Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.

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