Financial & Treasury Analyst

General Summary

This position will support the Cash Management area of Treasury. This position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining best practices as it relates to cash management, with a focus on the payment and collection of funds, cash forecasting, streamlining of internal processes, and data management. In addition, the position will be responsible for managing the day-to-day liquidity and cash flow for the company through coordination and communication with our Lenders, Corporate Accounting/Accounts Payable, Finance, SSC Locations, Customers, and Vendors. This position will support the Assistant Treasurer in all areas of corporate finance, financial planning and analysis. The position will have extensive interaction with all levels of management throughout the company. Additionally, the position will be responsible for a variety of ad-hoc analysis and special projects.

Essential Job Functions

Monitors and manages the daily cash position for the company.

Analyzes and implements appropriate bank account infrastructure at corporate and retail locations necessary to cost effectively meet the cash management needs of the company.

Manages costs of bank account infrastructure including; reviewing monthly account analysis statements, consolidating/moving bank accounts as necessary and negotiation of bank fees associated with each banking relationship.

Serves as liaison between IT, Accounting and operating divisions to implement system and accounting changes associated with increasing use of electronic payments to suppliers/from customers. This includes working with state and local tax authorities to establish procedures and implement software for electronic payment of taxes.

Monitors daily borrowings on SSC's credit facility and manages cash needs through revolving debt.

Borrow/pay down revolving debt as needed and insure payment of interest and fees are paid on timely basis.

Directs electronic transfer activity and executing additional control functions as needed.

Handles deposits and return items to various SSC bank accounts and documenting them to support accounting entries.

Prepares annual departmental budget.

Assists Treasurer with required bank reporting and borrowing base calculations.

Implements new banking relationships.

Works with SSC-owned and Member Cooperative operations personnel and SSC management on resolution of cash management-related issues.

Enforces internal controls for deposits and disbursements, and recommending changes or improvements in controls when warranted.

Continued responsibility for select daily functions within Cash Management as required, including daily bank balancing, ACH debits and credits, wire transfers and corporate interfaces.

Provides ongoing analyses of cash management processes and recommends procedural changes to improve efficiency of Cash Management area.

Discusses with external vendors, including banks, regarding products available to streamline the cash management area and maximize funds availability. Analyzes of products, recommends actions and implements products as advisable.

Assist in the company's development of fiscal year financial budgets and quarterly forecasting. This will include inputting budget figures and assumptions into financial model, analyzing budget for reasonableness, and developing appropriate reporting and documentation for senior management.

Assist with analysis of short term and long term financing needs of Southern States and Member Coops and to support the Assistant Treasurer and CFO in arranging necessary credit facilities.

Assist with analysis of and support in documentation and execution of alternative funding programs such as equipment leasing, sale/leasebacks, asset securitization, issuance of stock, etc.

Serve as primary backup for weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual debt compliance.

Assist Assistant Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer with other ad-hoc financial analysis and projects, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A degree in finance or accounting with a minimum of 5 years' experience in corporate finance or accounting. Must have a working knowledge of general areas in cash management and corporate finance and direct experience in projecting and analyzing financial information, as well as preparation of balance sheets, operating statements and cash flow statements. MBA, CPA or CFA is desirable. Should have a firm grasp of automated systems, including client-server and PC environment. Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Should possess strong analytical skills and be extremely proficient in EXCEL.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Requirements

Working knowledge of general areas in corporate finance and accounting

Excellent telephone and interpersonal skills

Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally

Must be timely, accurate, analytical and a problem solver

Work Environment

This position is a hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days in the office.

Physical Activities & Requirements

While performing the essential job functions of this position, the following is required:

Continuously balance, manual dexterity (fingers and hands), use hands in repetitive motion, sit, utilize eye/hand coordination

Frequently stand, walk, turn and twist head/neck and back/waist

Occasionally pull, push, lift, carry up to 25 pounds

Tools & Equipment

Computer, printer, phone