Job Description
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Evaluates, develops, and recommends fiscal policies relating to treasury management, cash operations, debt service, banking, Accounts Payable, Procurement, and Student Financial Services billing and receipts.
- Oversees cash management, liquidity planning, cash forecasting, short-term investment activity, and related reporting to support operating needs and strategic decision-making.
- Maintains and cultivates banking, investment, custodial, and other financial service provider relationships.
- Recommends items for strategic planning, liquidity management, short-term investing, and alternative financing strategies.
- Oversees debt service administration, bond-related schedules, letters of credit, performance bonds, guarantees, and related treasury reporting and controls.
- Analyzes, interprets, and communicates financial operating results, cash activity, debt obligations, and treasury performance to provide information and guidance to the Controller/Treasury Director.
- Takes a lead role in capital structure, debt management, bond issuance, debt service planning, and financing analysis to ensure the efficient use of the institution’s capacity and borrowed monies.
- Serves as a treasury and finance operations contact for cross-departmental projects, including billing, receipts, collections, payroll-related financial controls, and systems initiatives.
- Collaborates with the Controller/Treasury Director in the preparation of the annual treasury budget.
- Assists with developing key inputs into the balance sheet, income statements, cash flow statements, operating budgets, and treasury-related forecasts for annual planning.
- Coordinates internal/external audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Serves as Subject Matter Expert for accounting questions and valuation matters.
- Participates in and oversees the monthly and year-end close of AP, Procurement, SFS Student Billing, treasury activity, cash reconciliations, and the preparation and review of financial statements.
- Manages the review of College bank reports, cash activity, collections, and electronic transfers; communicates with Accounts Payable and the Controller/Treasury Director; reviews for unauthorized electronic transfers; and assists in the escheated funds process.
- Reviews reconciliations prepared by staff as appropriate and ensures timely resolution of outstanding items and variances.
- Responsible for ongoing implementation of accounting procedures and internal controls as determined by the Controller/Treasury Director. Assists in the documentation, evaluation, and testing of the College’s internal controls.
- Supports oversight of restricted, fiduciary, trust, agency, or similar funds, including related accounting, reconciliations, reporting, governance, and coordination with external managers or custodians.
- Responsible for maintaining proper security to protect confidential information & disposing of CFI in an appropriate manner (i.e., shredding/deleting electronic documents, etc.).
- Assists the College’s IT Department with assessing the College's compliance with the PCI data security standard.
- Leads or supports financial systems and technology initiatives that improve treasury operations, billing, collections, reconciliations, reporting, and internal controls.
- Supports the Controller/Treasury Director with ad hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects as assigned.
- Assumes additional responsibilities as required.
YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE
N/A
WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
A minimum of 10-15 years of increasingly responsible leadership experience in treasury, accounting, public finance, banking, investment administration, debt management, or financial operations.
Must have strong treasury, accounting, financial analysis, cash management, and internal control skills with the ability to apply a financial perspective and analysis for business decisions.
Demonstrated experience with cash management, banking operations, debt service, investment administration, collections, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
Experience with public-sector, nonprofit, higher education, municipal finance, or other complex institutional finance environments preferred.
Demonstrated effectiveness in working with a diverse student body, faculty, staff, and other constituents
Must have superior leadership and coordination skills with the ability to engage others through a democratic process, while serving as key decision maker
Ability to establish creditability and confidence with stakeholders
Exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills, and the ability to be effective engaging with all levels within the college
Must have excellent management and leadership skills
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent attention to detail
Must have project management expertise
Ability to be flexible and a willingness to assume new tasks and special projects
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to multi-task
Ability to embrace ideas and changes created by all community members.
Ability to work independently to solve problems; look for opportunities to take on responsibility; take thoughtful risks; and effectively act on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
Ability to anticipate and effectively handles change; demonstrate willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK
Requires work onsite a minimum of 1 day a week in Wellesley, MA; the on-campus requirement is subject to modification based on organizational need.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE
- Professional certification in treasury, municipal finance, accounting, cash management, or related discipline preferred
- Workday Financials a plus
- MBA, advanced degree, or specialized training in finance, accounting, treasury, public finance, or related discipline preferred
This is an exempt position with the following pay range: $180,428 - $200,476; the role is also eligible for bonuses based on performance and budget.
Babson College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees working at least 28 hours per week.
- Insurance Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, group life and long-term disability insurance, business travel accident insurance, and mental health benefits.
- Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks of vacation annually, 2 weeks of sick time, 1 week of paid family illness time, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, and 12 paid holidays per year. President’s holidays are determined each year.
- Retirement: Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan with mandatory employee contributions and a 4:1 employer match.
- Additional Benefits: Wellbeing programs, virtual fitness platform, and employee assistance program.
All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at hr@babson.edu.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Evaluates, develops, and recommends fiscal policies relating to treasury management, cash operations, debt service, banking, Accounts Payable, Procurement, and Student Financial Services billing and receipts.
- Oversees cash management, liquidity planning, cash forecasting, short-term investment activity, and related reporting to support operating needs and strategic decision-making.
- Maintains and cultivates banking, investment, custodial, and other financial service provider relationships.
- Recommends items for strategic planning, liquidity management, short-term investing, and alternative financing strategies.
- Oversees debt service administration, bond-related schedules, letters of credit, performance bonds, guarantees, and related treasury reporting and controls.
- Analyzes, interprets, and communicates financial operating results, cash activity, debt obligations, and treasury performance to provide information and guidance to the Controller/Treasury Director.
- Takes a lead role in capital structure, debt management, bond issuance, debt service planning, and financing analysis to ensure the efficient use of the institution’s capacity and borrowed monies.
- Serves as a treasury and finance operations contact for cross-departmental projects, including billing, receipts, collections, payroll-related financial controls, and systems initiatives.
- Collaborates with the Controller/Treasury Director in the preparation of the annual treasury budget.
- Assists with developing key inputs into the balance sheet, income statements, cash flow statements, operating budgets, and treasury-related forecasts for annual planning.
- Coordinates internal/external audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Serves as Subject Matter Expert for accounting questions and valuation matters.
- Participates in and oversees the monthly and year-end close of AP, Procurement, SFS Student Billing, treasury activity, cash reconciliations, and the preparation and review of financial statements.
- Manages the review of College bank reports, cash activity, collections, and electronic transfers; communicates with Accounts Payable and the Controller/Treasury Director; reviews for unauthorized electronic transfers; and assists in the escheated funds process.
- Reviews reconciliations prepared by staff as appropriate and ensures timely resolution of outstanding items and variances.
- Responsible for ongoing implementation of accounting procedures and internal controls as determined by the Controller/Treasury Director. Assists in the documentation, evaluation, and testing of the College’s internal controls.
- Supports oversight of restricted, fiduciary, trust, agency, or similar funds, including related accounting, reconciliations, reporting, governance, and coordination with external managers or custodians.
- Responsible for maintaining proper security to protect confidential information & disposing of CFI in an appropriate manner (i.e., shredding/deleting electronic documents, etc.).
- Assists the College’s IT Department with assessing the College's compliance with the PCI data security standard.
- Leads or supports financial systems and technology initiatives that improve treasury operations, billing, collections, reconciliations, reporting, and internal controls.
- Supports the Controller/Treasury Director with ad hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects as assigned.
- Assumes additional responsibilities as required.
YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE
N/A
WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
A minimum of 10-15 years of increasingly responsible leadership experience in treasury, accounting, public finance, banking, investment administration, debt management, or financial operations.
Must have strong treasury, accounting, financial analysis, cash management, and internal control skills with the ability to apply a financial perspective and analysis for business decisions.
Demonstrated experience with cash management, banking operations, debt service, investment administration, collections, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
Experience with public-sector, nonprofit, higher education, municipal finance, or other complex institutional finance environments preferred.
Demonstrated effectiveness in working with a diverse student body, faculty, staff, and other constituents
Must have superior leadership and coordination skills with the ability to engage others through a democratic process, while serving as key decision maker
Ability to establish creditability and confidence with stakeholders
Exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills, and the ability to be effective engaging with all levels within the college
Must have excellent management and leadership skills
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent attention to detail
Must have project management expertise
Ability to be flexible and a willingness to assume new tasks and special projects
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to multi-task
Ability to embrace ideas and changes created by all community members.
Ability to work independently to solve problems; look for opportunities to take on responsibility; take thoughtful risks; and effectively act on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
Ability to anticipate and effectively handles change; demonstrate willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK
Requires work onsite a minimum of 1 day a week in Wellesley, MA; the on-campus requirement is subject to modification based on organizational need.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE
- Professional certification in treasury, municipal finance, accounting, cash management, or related discipline preferred
- Workday Financials a plus
- MBA, advanced degree, or specialized training in finance, accounting, treasury, public finance, or related discipline preferred
This is an exempt position with the following pay range: $180,428 - $200,476; the role is also eligible for bonuses based on performance and budget.
Babson College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees working at least 28 hours per week.
- Insurance Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, group life and long-term disability insurance, business travel accident insurance, and mental health benefits.
- Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks of vacation annually, 2 weeks of sick time, 1 week of paid family illness time, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, and 12 paid holidays per year. President’s holidays are determined each year.
- Retirement: Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan with mandatory employee contributions and a 4:1 employer match.
- Additional Benefits: Wellbeing programs, virtual fitness platform, and employee assistance program.
All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at hr@babson.edu.
About Babson College
Babson College is the global leader in entrepreneurship education, ranked for having the No. 1 undergraduate school and MBA for entrepreneurship 26 and 29 times in a row.
An independent, not-for-profit institution, Babson is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). Each academic year, more than 2,100 undergraduate and 900 graduate students attend Babson, representing more than 80 countries.
As creators and conveners of knowledge about entrepreneurship, Babson distinguishes itself with an Undergraduate School that provides a top-flight business education blending innovative, integrated and applied business and liberal arts programs with curricular and cocurricular learning experiences; the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business, that grants highly ranked MBA and MS degrees; an Executive Education program for professionals looking to grow in today’s rapidly evolving business environment; a world-class faculty with real-world experience—87% of our full-time faculty hold a doctoral degree or its equivalent, and are accomplished entrepreneurs, executives, scholars, authors, researchers, poets, and artists; global research projects that are used as key benchmarking indicators by a number of distinguished regional, national and supranational authorities around the world; and Babson Global, which works with corporate, university, government, and foundation partners to advance entrepreneurship education and Entrepreneurial Thought and Action worldwide.
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