Treasury Planning Specialist

Special Instructions to Applicants

Cover letter is required for consideration. This role is currently a hybrid position, with onsite attendance required based on business, operational, and training needs. The work arrangement may be modified in the future to support departmental or organizational needs.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Associate Treasurer, the Treasury Planning Specialist performs advanced liquidity management, investment analysis, financial modeling, and forecasting in support of UCLA's mission and departmental objectives. The incumbent serves as a key resource for UCLA Foundation treasury activities and plays a critical role in advancing treasury programs, strategic initiatives, and financial planning efforts across the University. This position is a key member of UCLA's Treasury team and serves as a primary liaison between UCLA Foundation's finance operations and key stakeholders, including and not limited to the UCLA Investment Company, UCOP, and UCLA's VC and CFO organization. In their role, the Treasury Planning Specialist through their collaborative approach ensures effective coordination, communication, and alignment on financial, investment, liquidity, endowment, and treasury-related matters with UCLA campus financial leadership. The Treasury Planning Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting the UCLA Foundation's financial management, investment administration, liquidity planning, and treasury operations. The position also contributes to institution-wide treasury initiatives related to liquidity, debt management, and investments by developing financial forecasts, analytical models, and management reports. The overall responsibilities include cash flow forecasting, investment earnings allocation analyses, cash management activities, and the administration of treasury and banking processes, ensuring effective Treasury management and operational efficiency.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in finance, treasury, accounting, investment operations, banking, endowment administration, or financial analysis. (Required) And

Demonstrated hands-on experience preparing financial models, forecasts, budgets, and analytical reports with strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills. (Required) And

Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and its application to model key financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cashflow Statement). (Required) And

Experience working with accounting systems, financial databases, and advanced spreadsheet applications. (Required) And

Working experience in higher education, nonprofit, foundation, healthcare, or public-sector finance. (Preferred) And

Working experience treasury management systems and banking platforms. (Preferred)

Demonstrated advanced skillset in using personal computer business software in the Microsoft Office suite (Work, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) to generate spreadsheets, presentations, schedules, queries, memoranda and forms. (Required)

Demonstrated ability to build collegial, productive relationships and work across the organization in a collaborative manner. This includes the ability to respectfully debate, innovate, and consider alternative viewpoints and open to feedback. (Required)

Ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences in written and verbal format. Demonstrated emotional intelligence including exceptional active listening and conflict resolution skills and ability to tailor communication approach from hi (Required)

Demonstrated resilience, experience and ability to prioritize and manage multiple and at times competing priorities and project workflows in a complex organizational environment. (Required)

Working knowledge of fund accounting, endowment accounting, donor-restricted funds, and investment reporting. (Preferred)

Working knowledge of UC financial policies and procedures will be a plus. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related area and / or equivalent combination of education and experience / training. (Required) And

Master's Degree in Finance or other business related field. (Preferred)

CPA, CFA, CTP, FPAC, or other relevant professional certification. Current (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT and/or variable based on operational needs.
Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description

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