Associate Vice President & Treasurer

Associate Vice President & Treasurer

Job #: 042692

Location: Syracuse, NY

Pay Range: $250,000 - $290,000

Hours: Standard University business hours 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (academic year); 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (summer). Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type: Full Time

The Associate Vice President & Treasurer serves as a senior leader within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for cash management and short‑term investing, treasury operations, the management of the University’s long‑term debt portfolio, collection of student accounts, and administration of the outsourced chief investment officer relationship. Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Finance, the AVP & Treasurer works with senior and executive leadership to identify, recommend and implement strategies for effectively managing financial assets.

This leader plays a vital role in advancing the University’s mission by ensuring financial resources are managed prudently and financial sustainability supports academic excellence and institutional growth. This forward‑looking approach ensures that financial decisions are informed, resilient, and aligned with the University’s long‑term priorities.

• A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Finance or Business Administration.
• A master’s degree in a relevant field such as business administration, public administration, or another discipline directly related to treasury management is preferred.

• Exceptional integrity, sound judgment and a collaborative leadership style, balancing strategic vision with operational attention and stakeholder trust.
• Extensive and proven leadership experience in treasury management within a complex, mid‑to‑large‑scale organization, preferably in higher education or a similar sector.
• Solid foundation in institutional investment management, including familiarity with private‑market strategies such as private equity, private credit, and real assets, and the ability to engage effectively with investment consultants, managers, and oversight committees.
• Proficiency in cash‑flow forecasting, cash‑management best practices, and treasury‑management systems in a complex environment.
• Experience with debt management, including the issuance and administration of bonds and other long‑term financing instruments.
• Expertise in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and scenario planning to inform long‑term strategy.
• Strong record of communicating complex financial information clearly to boards, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with foreign‑exchange risk management and internal payment operations is a plus.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and accreditation‑related, and donor‑restricted financial reporting requirements applicable to higher education.
• Exceptional judgment, discretion, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence decisions at senior levels.

• Oversee and optimize the university’s debt portfolio, manage interest rates and refinancing strategies, conduct financial analysis and strategy, and ensure compliance with covenants and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and execute cash‑management strategies and operations to ensure optimal cash positioning, efficient payment processing, accurate cash forecasting, and adherence to cash‑management policies.
• Collaborate with the Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) to inform and advise on endowment investment strategy, support prudent investment management, ensure transparent reporting, and enable aligned financial decision‑making.
• Coordinate endowment spending‑policy integration and alignment, ensuring donor restrictions and related fund‑accounting requirements are reflected in financial reporting and stewardship.
• Cultivate, grow, and manage commercial banking relationships by identifying opportunities to expand and modernize treasury operations, including enhancements to automated cash‑management systems, digital payment platforms, and liquidity monitoring tools.
• Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight of Bursar operations, including student billing,…