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RESPONSIBILITIES:  As a key member of Corporate Treasury team, the Foreign Exchange Risk Manager is responsible for managing the entire FX exposures of the company. To excel in this position, the candidate should not only master the technical aspects of FX Management, but also develop and articulate the “big picture” of how FX impacts the company. It is essential to build strong relationships with other business functions and subsidiaries to understand their business needs (and how they impact FX exposures) and push for right business behaviors. This is a highly visible position, both to the senior management and colleagues worldwide. The successful candidate will have development opportunities in Treasury, as well as other departments within the company. 

1. Identify FX exposures, recommend effective hedges (under the constraints of FAS 133), implement FX trades, conduct hedge effectiveness testing and monthly mark-to-market calculations
2. Through financial modeling, forecast and analyze the impact of FX on EPS under various scenarios, and articulate to senior management 
3. Advise business functions on various FX issues and become a forceful influence in business decision-making

REQUIREMENTS: 
1. Master’s Degree required (Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting/business will be considered with extensive work experience); CFA/CTP/CPA helpful
2. A minimum of 3-5 years of accomplished experience in finance/treasury in a corporate setting; prior FX management experience strongly preferred
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, attention to details, ability to work well under pressure, quick learner, self-motivator, results-oriented, team player
4. Familiarity with FAS 133 and various FX concepts, strong Excel and modeling skills, excellent analytical skills
5. Experience with Oracle, Business Objects and Bloomberg helpful

Posted 10/29/2008

RESPONSIBILITIES:  An $500MM commercial bank in Boston is currently seeking an SVP, Institutional Banking, to join their senior management team, and spearhead the expansion of their institutional banking. Reporting directly to the President, and managing a team of 2 relationship managers (currently), the SVP Institutional Banking will be responsible for maintaining the existing book of business, and broadening the scope of the department. In addition to serving state and local municipalities, and unions, this department will also target public schools, colleges, pension funds, charities, and other not-for-profit organizations. This will first take place within their traditional footprint of New England and New York, but will eventually include national accounts as well. The SVP Institutional Banking will have P&L responsibility of the department.
Essential Job Functions: 
Business Development and Sales Management: 
•Utilize existing network of contacts, and market knowledge, to develop new business, regionally and nationally. Continue to develop sources of new potential business through networking and cold-calling activities. 
•Coach and manage existing team of Relationship Managers to achieve personal and team goals. 
•Expand team of Relationship Managers into additional verticals and geographies. 
Product Development: 
•Evaluate existing product set in comparison to regional and national competitors. 
•Lead product design and development efforts, in collaboration with other Bank departments. 
Ongoing 
•Provide an outstanding customer experience and unrivaled customer satisfaction, in accordance with the Bank’s mission. 
•Participate in community related activities, and promote a favorable image of the Bank. 
•Participate in the development of business development strategies, marketing collateral, goals, and activities. 

REQUIREMENTS: 
•Minimum 10+ years of Institutional and/or municipal banking experience, preferably with a national scope. 
•Outstanding presentation skills. 
•Strong technical banking knowledge. 
•BA, preferably in accounting, economics, or business management. MBA a plus. 
•Strong organizational, management, negotiation, and communication skills. 
•Proven track record in new business development. 

Posted 10/23/2008

 
RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Treasurer serves as the financial backbone for the company’s financial and senior management. It is an integral part of the finance leadership in driving financial strategy. This person will work with both the Chief Accounting Officer and also the CFO to develop liquidity, debt reduction, debt management, and investment strategies to support the achievement of our corporate financial goals. This position will be responsible for analysis, implementation and management of a wide range of projects. Therefore an extensive background in a wide variety of finance is essential. The Treasurer is responsible for treasury operations for all affiliated companies including cash management and reporting, projection of future financial position and budget requirements, as well as executing the investment plan and monitoring results. The Treasurer provides guidance and coaching to financial analysts to develop information and analysis in support of other finance group functions including: supporting operating groups, providing financial, business and data analyses, and participating in strategic planning, forecasting, capital allocation and analysis while coordinating global borrowing. The qualified candidate will manage all banking relationships: administer debt agreements and compliance plus all cash management for the company. 
Primary Responsibilities:
•Responsible for management of treasury activities including cash management, managing short-term investments and trade settlement procedures, maintenance of banking relationships and debt compliance, manage working capital needs, and monitoring market activity. 
•Makes recommendations and sets strategy (subject to CFO approval) regarding cash management and other treasury issues. 
•Develop and manage financial models to forecast the Company’s cash/liquidity position. Work with the management of the operating companies on understanding the cash and liquidity forecasts and deviations from forecast. 
•Provide financial analysis, modeling, and recommendations for cash management and corporate finance projects (capital structure, debt, brother/sister company funding requirements, dividend policy, rating agency relationships, and investment policy and strategy). 
•Ensures investment and borrowing strategies, policies and procedures meet corporate objectives and needs. Acts as corporate liaison in conducting business with outside financial institutions. Primary contact with credit agencies. 
•Implements investment strategies set by the Board of Directors. Manages cash accounts and invests available funds according to established parameters. 
•Oversees banking relationships and maintains external communication with pertinent financial institutions. Assist in reviewing/recommending changes to investment managers and asset allocations. 
•Analytical support in investment and liquidity management – asset allocation, manager selection, performance tracking, investment guidelines and compliance 
•Supports the finance group on the analysis and execution of project financing as well as acquisition opportunities. 
•Facilitates the writing, updating and distribution of policies pertaining to treasury. 
•Managing inter-company loan relationships, balances and documentation. Act as the link between Treasury and accounting 
•Calculating WACC for the company and accounting /applying as appropriate. 
•Reporting debt and cash on a monthly basis and working with Treasury to feed back and comment on surplus cash balances for management. 
•Short term cash flow forecasting for corporate and all funds including consolidating and preparing the International input into the capital management plan and weekly /daily cash flow. 
•Develop the Treasury Strategic Plan and be an important contributor to the Finance Strategic Plans. 
•Prepare offering memorandums and prospectus. 
•Develop liquidity and funding strategies world-wide. Establish and execute on capitalization needs. 
•Manage daily hedging activities. 

REQUIREMENTS: 
· BS/BA in Business, Economics or Finance
· MBA, CFA and/or CPA strongly desired

•Extensive (10+ years) company experience in a variety of Finance/ Treasury/ Investment management positions. 
•Highest level of integrity and ethics, as reflected in past experience and by references is essential. 
•Demonstrated and significant experience managing highly complex financial instruments and setting over-all strategy as it relates to capital market, portfolio management, financial risk management and creating and analyzing pro-forma financing requirements. 
•Extensive experience risk management, corporate development/ M&A and corporate financial analysis. 
•Command of Excel. Experience in developing complex excel models for use in valuation, risk analysis, forecasting and scenario analysis. 
•Must possess a high level of initiative; excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to interact with senior management levels and work in a fast-paced environment; strong math skills; problem analysis and problem resolution skills; and a high degree of professionalism. 
•Must be able to take projects and manage to completion. Negotiation and presentation skills also required. 
•Must have knowledge of accounting for treasury activities under IAS39. 
•Base Salary: 150-200K

Posted 10/6/2008

Eaton Vance is a Boston-based investment management firm, with a history dating to 1924. Eaton Vance, whose stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol EV, established its reputation by offering a conservative approach to managing money and an uncompromising commitment to integrity and quality. Eaton Vance and its affiliates manage more than $163.3 billion in assets for more than 100 investment companies, as well as individual and institutional accounts, including those of corporations, hospitals, retirement plans, universities, foundations and trusts. Eaton Vance offers a complete product line for creating and growing wealth, protecting and preserving wealth and, ultimately, for distributing wealth. 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:  Using discretion and judgment, manages the daily cash operating activities with a focus on maintaining appropriate liquidity. Works with auditors, banks and various areas of Eaton Vance to ensure adherence to internal controls, while ensuring all daily activities are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Emphasis will be placed on increasing the department’s processing efficiency and knowledge of the Company’s overall cash and capital position. Demonstrates ability to evaluate operational/financial systems and recommend and implement in a project leadership capacity. 

Primary Responsibilities:
1. Oversees corporate cash management functions including all standard reporting and analysis in the following areas: 
    a. Determining the daily cash availability 
    b. Initiating any short or long-term investments 
    c. Supporting the monthly cash account reconciliation process 
    d. Supporting payment administration 
2. Responsible for the preparation and/or review of financial analysis related to the following Treasury functions: 
    a. Bank compensation 
    b. Cash flow projections 
    c. Interest income 
3. Identifies and communicates material cash flow variances for working capital planning. 
4. Ensures all banking systems that are used in the daily operations are functional and updated to current company or bank standards. Analyzes and makes recommendations regarding the costs and benefits of alternative banking services and products. 
5. Responsible for ensuring resolution of all operational bank service issues with external bank service providers. 
6. Evaluates processes within the department, analyzes problems and implements enhancements. Leads project teams and implements suggestions through new and revised procedures and system modifications. 
7. Develops and maintains policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls and standard operating procedures. 
8. Communicates, presents and interfaces with Corporate Finance, business units and a variety of external parties relating to financial applications and reports. 
9. Assumes additional responsibilities as requested. 


REQUIREMENTS: 
1. Bachelor degree or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of treasury and/or finance experience preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) certification also preferred. 
2. Ability to work independently, strong problem resolution capabilities and solid analytical skills and attention to detail. 
3. Strong computer skills including expertise in Excel, database and bank treasury system applications. 
4. Good oral and written communication skills. 
5. Ability to work overtime as needed. 

By joining Eaton Vance, you’ll become part of a company that has one of the best employee retention rates in the financial services industry. We offer competitive salaries, generous benefits, and tremendous opportunities for growth and development. We look forward to your becoming a part of our continued success! 

Posted 9/29/2008

Talent Connections, LLC ranked ranked on the Inc. 500 list for two years in a row in 2007 and 2008 has been retained to identify an energetic, polished and goal-oriented Treasurer for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). Competitive base salary (initially targeting $135-150K) and benefit package available, depending upon the candidate’s salary history. 
About the Agency...The Georgia Department of Transportation’s team of approximately 6,000 motivated professionals and quality-driven management maintain and improve mobility by providing a safe, seamless, intermodal, environmentally-sensitive transportation system under the leadership of Commissioner Gena Evans, Ph.D. 
Through transportation leadership and wise use of human and financial resources, innovative technology, public/private partnerships and citizen input, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) ensures a balance of transportation options so that people and goods arrive at their destination in a timely and efficient manner. 
The GDOT plans, constructs, maintains and improves the state's road and bridges, including other modes of transportation such as mass transit and airports. The GDOT also provides administrative support to the State Road and Tollway Authority and the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority. 
A majority of the Department's resources are directed toward maintaining and improving the state's network of roads and bridges. The GDOT is also responsible for waterways and rail transit.

Is this your Dream Job?
If the next step in your successful accounting and finance career includes leading all of the financial matters for the GDOT, this may be the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you. This is a highly-visible leadership position within the Department’s dynamic senior executive team that reports directly to the State Transportation Board.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Treasurer of the Georgia Department of Transportation is appointed by the Commissioner, subject to confirmation by the State Transportation Board and serves at the pleasure of the Board. Under day to day supervision of the Commissioner, the Treasurer manages either directly or through subordinate staff, financial matters for the Department, including the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection and custody of all funds received by the Department.

REQUIREMENTS: 
-Minimum qualifications:
· Seven to 10 years of significant finance or treasury leadership experience
· Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics or a related field
· Working knowledge of accounting, finance, bonds, tax, GAAP reporting, public budgeting and financing
· Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
· Technical strengths in Microsoft Office, accounting software and financial systems
· Must be bondable 
Preferred qualifications:
· MBA or other advanced degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics or similar field
· CTP, CCM or CPA certification
· Working knowledge with federal grants management or federal funding
· Recent work experience with PeopleSoft
· Experience with the public sector, as well as private sector
Competencies:
· Exceptional written and oral communication skills with the ability to express complex ideas and facts to diverse groups and individuals effectively, including senior executives and elected officials
· Ability to identify, solve and apply innovative solutions to problems diplomatically
· Experience in analyzing and developing policies or processes related to finance, accounting and budgeting
· Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and guide staff toward accomplishment of goals
· Ability to negotiate to find mutually acceptable solutions
· Self-motivated and results-oriented work ethic
· Proven ability to serve as a successful participant on a senior management team

*Please visit www.talentconnections.net for more information, including details regarding the $1500 referral bonus for this opportunity!

Posted 9/24/2008

Headquartered in Norwell, Massachusetts, Clean Harbors has more than 100 locations strategically positioned throughout North America in 36 U.S. states, six Canadian provinces, Puerto Rico and Mexico and is North America’s leading provider of environmental services and hazardous waste management. Clean Harbors was recently named Boston Business Journal Company of the year for 2006 and ranked # 5 out of the 100 top Performing Publicly Traded Companies in 2007 in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe.

RESPONSIBILITIES:   This hands-on position offers the qualified candidate breadth in scope and a challenging work environment.

-Supervise Treasury administrator in daily liquidity activity for North America bank accounts (US, CA, PR)
-Responsible for management of cash investment portfolio and compliance with policy
-Primary security administrator for banking access across multiple systems
-Coordinate and manage Letters of Credit with Administrative Agent
-Coordinate and administer debt financing through syndicated credit facility (daily and monthly liquidity)
-Major focus on process enhancements, policies, procedures and separation of duties
-Develop stronger tracking and forecasting of cash, debt and interest.
-Monitor and analyze banking fees and transaction costs of Treasury activities; reconcile fees to contracts
-Drive consolidation and integration of acquisition banking activity in North America
-Support all inquiries and testing necessary for SOX compliance and external audit requirements

With an unmatched infrastructure of 48 waste management facilities, including nine landfills, five incineration locations and seven wastewater treatment centers, the Company provides essential services to more than 45,000 customers, comprising of more than 175 Fortune 500 companies, thousands of smaller private entities and numerous governmental agencies. 


REQUIREMENTS: 
-4-6 yrs Treasury experience; preference for banking and cash management experience
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills and exceptional organizational skills required.
-A Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting is required as well as CTP and/or MBA
-Advanced Excel capabilities
-Peoplesoft experience preferred
-Strong understanding and practice of internal controls; highest ethical standards and ability to manage confidential information
-Ability to manage projects and processes to meet specific deadlines
-Positive and pro-active contributor to organization; ability to interact effectively across functions and within broader finance organization
-Individual must be results and team orientated with the ability to assume greater responsibility with growth of company. 
We offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits including health, dental, life insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Program, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more.  We offer a drug free work environment and require a pre-employment drug screen.

Clean Harbors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Posted 9/5/2008

RESPONSIBILITIES:   Working as part of a team, the Treasury Analyst is responsible for administering the day to day operational banking relationships for all bank accounts, bank platforms and for supporting the school/units on cash related issues. The Treasury Analyst assists in the implementation and support of banking technologies, products and services within University. This requires a wide range of operational, accounting, organizational, and IT knowledge. Also requires judgment in prioritizing requests from different areas and in determining appropriate resolution. The position requires a thorough understanding of cash management issues and an understanding of the U.S. banking system. The Treasury Analyst will assist in the implementation of global cash management strategies. They assist with documenting cash policies and procedures and implementing cash management best practice solutions in all areas within the University. The Treasury Analyst assists in the proactive management/analysis of bank service fees. The Treasury Analyst will assist with other projects to accomplish department's objectives. Duties and Responsibilities: Manage the opening/closing of all bank accounts, maintaining records and related documentation; Support maintenance of bank and treasury applications. Act as primary administrator on web based bank platforms i.e. set up new users, change passwords and maintain audit trail. Act as primary liaison between schools/units and banks. Evaluate new banking products and services for various schools/units. Assist with implementation of new services. Analyze bank account analysis statements. As part of the team, prepare daily cash position; Prepare cash forecasts including full variance analysis on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Act as a liaison between legal and operating departments and bank on all letters of credit. Develop and maintain cash policies and procedures. Perform ad-hoc analysis and other special projects as assigned; May eventually take on management responsibility of 3 staff members.


REQUIREMENTS:  Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field; minimum 3 years work experience in treasury/cash management. Demonstrated experience managing banking relationships and/or knowledge of banking platforms. Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in written communication. Demonstrated proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
Additional Qualifications:
Self-starter and highly motivated individual who demonstrates the ability to exercise sound judgment and provide recommendations to management; analytical, negotiating, relationship management and interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; exceptional attention to detail; ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines with minimum supervision; experience working across multiple levels; ability to problem solve, prioritize and follow up (execution); ability to work independently with minimal supervision. CTP/CCM a plus; international cash management knowledge preferred.

Posted 9/4/2008