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Baylor University · 4 months ago

Assistant Vice President for Debt and Treasury / Assistant Treasurer

700 S University Parks Drive, Waco, TX, 76706, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Baylor University is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader to serve as its next Assistant Vice President for Debt and Treasury/Assistant Treasurer. The AVP will manage the University's daily treasury and debt operations, contributing to its long-term financial health through effective cash and liquidity management, debt administration, and compliance activities.

EducationUniversities

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily monitoring of University's cash positions and liquidity to ensure adequate cash funding for operational needs and strategic initiatives, while optimizing returns on operating cash

Develop, maintain, and analyze robust short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts that incorporate revenues and expenses, research funding dynamics, capital expenditures, strategic initiatives, debt service, and other cash inflows and outflows

Act as a key liaison for day-to-day banking operations, short-term operating investments, and campus commerce relationships; ensure optimal bank account structures and fees, maintain efficient and secure cash operations

Administer and enhance treasury systems and tools to support effective cash management, accurate reporting, forecasting, reconciliation, and adherence to best practices and internal controls

Collaborate with senior financial leadership in developing and executing comprehensive cash management strategies, treasury policies and procedures, and risk mitigation practices that ensure strong internal controls, fraud prevention, and compliance with regulatory and institutional standards

Serve as a key contact and collaborator for internal stakeholders regarding cash needs, providing strategic guidance on treasury and commerce solutions, cash flow planning for major projects, grants and institutional initiatives

Assist in managing the University's operating funds investment portfolio, including manager oversight, due diligence and investment of excess cash in accordance with institutional policies, emphasizing safety, liquidity and yield

Serve as a key financing team representative in administering the University’s debt portfolio including issuance of short-term and long-term debt instruments and other financing arrangements (e.g. lines of credit, commercial paper, notes, bonds), related debt service, liquidity, compliance with debt covenants and annual reporting

Serve as principal advisor on capital structures and debt issuance, including evaluation and implementation of interest rate, liquidity, compliance and debt related risk strategies

Serve as a key representative with external financial partners, financial advisor, bond counsel, and credit rating agencies

Collaborate with senior financial leadership to maintain and refine comprehensive debt management strategies, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with best practices and adherence to federal, state, and institutional regulations

Supervise and mentor staff by providing training and professional development, making hiring and performance evaluation decisions, and fostering a collaborative approach across the institution

Qualification

Treasury managementDebt managementFinancial analysisCash flow forecastingRisk managementFinancial markets knowledgeLeadershipCommunication skillsCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, banking, or related discipline from an accredited institution of higher education is required

Minimum of 10 years progressively responsible experience in treasury, debt management, or finance/accounting management is required

Demonstrated ability to embody Baylor's culture and possess a deep appreciation for the University's Christian mission and institutional values

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Preferred

An advanced degree in finance or business (e.g., MBA), or professional certification such as CPA or CFA, is preferred

Experience within higher education, non-profit or similarly complex environments is preferred

Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to gather, synthesize, analyze, and manage large volumes of complex financial and operational data from diverse sources

Proven ability to lead and support change identifying improvement opportunities, recommending solutions, and guiding stakeholders through transitions

Curious, agile, and innovative thinking with a flexible, problem-solving mindset; capable of achieving win-win outcomes that generate cost-savings, revenue generation, or operational efficiencies

Collaborative leadership style that fosters transparency, trust-building and data-informed decision-making across teams and departments

Experience in planning, financial analysis, and process redesign, with a proven track record of successfully implementing innovative business plans

Exceptional communication skills – verbal, written, and interpersonal – with the ability to clearly communicate complex financial concepts to diverse audiences and build financial literacy across the institution

Maintains discretion and highest professional standards while working with confidential information exhibiting a commitment to fostering a culture of integrity and the highest standards of ethical financial management