Director, Treasury and Cash Management

Advancement & Partnerships:

Join our dynamic and growing Advancement & Partnerships team as we work together to power partnerships and transform lives through philanthropy.

Together, we can unleash the potential of people and ideas to positively change the world. Your efforts on our team will help us to build the University for the Future.

The Opportunity:

UCF Advancement & Partnerships is seeking experience candidates for Director for Advancement, Financial Planning & Analysis. The Director is responsible for overseeing the foundation's liquidity, banking operations, and investment activities, including endowment management. This role ensures the institution maintains optimal cash flow, manages financial risk, and stewards endowment assets in alignment with donor intent and institutional priorities. The position also leads the development and implementation of treasury-related policies and procedures to support financial integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Classification Title: Director, Treasury

Responsibilities:

Cash & Treasury Management:

• Monitor daily cash balances and ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs.

• Develop and maintain short- and long-term cash flow forecasts.

• Manage banking relationships and optimize account structures and services.

• Oversee treasury operations, including wire transfers, ACH transactions, and reconciliations.

• Evaluate and implement treasury technologies to improve efficiency and security.

Endowment Management:

• Collaborate with investment advisors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to manage the foundation's endowment portfolio.

• Monitor investment performance and ensure alignment with the foundation's investment policy and spending guidelines.

• Support the Investment Committee and Board of Directors with reporting and analysis.

• Ensure compliance with donor restrictions, UPMIFA guidelines, and institutional policies.

• Coordinate endowment accounting and reporting with the Controller's Office and Advancement Services.

Policy & Procedure Development:

• Lead the development, documentation, and periodic review of treasury, cash management, and endowment-related policies and procedures.

• Ensure policies reflect best practices, regulatory requirements, and institutional goals.

• Provide training and guidance to staff on treasury-related procedures and internal controls.

• Collaborate with external auditor and compliance teams to ensure effective risk management.

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, foundation policies, and applicable regulations.

• Identify and mitigate financial risks related to cash handling, investments, and banking operations.

• Maintain documentation and support audits related to treasury and endowment activities.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare regular reports on cash positions, forecasts, investment performance, and endowment activity.

• Provide financial analysis to support strategic planning, capital projects, and donor stewardship.

• Assist in the development of financial models and scenario planning.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 8+ years of relevant work experience including 3+ years of leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.

• 5–7 years of experience in treasury, cash management, or investment operations, preferably in higher education or nonprofit sector.

• Experience developing and implementing financial policies and procedures.

• Familiarity with endowment management, investment policy statements, and donor stewardship.

• Strong understanding of cash flow forecasting, banking systems, and investment reporting.

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Banner, Oracle).

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP).

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• Experience with Workday and endowment accounting software.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Advancement and Partnerships values the unique contributions that each team member brings to our division. The final determination of a successful candidate's starting salary will vary based on several factors, including education and relevant experience. The anticipated pay scale indicated for this position generally applies to candidates who meet the minimum requirements and several of the preferred qualifications outlined above. All offers are contingent on successful background and reference screens.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Classification Title: Director, Treasury

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Department

Advancement and Partnerships

Work Schedule

UCF business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$104,664.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

06-20-2026-12-00-AM

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

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