Senior Treasury Analyst
2025 | Global Reach | Full time | Hyrid Minneapolis location
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship
Hello Hello! So you’re interested in joining us? Welcome, we’re happy you’re here.
When you Join Alight, you’ll find…
A team with deep experience in co-designing solutions that create new value around the world. We know we need to always be better, and we believe in the power and abundance of everyday people, everywhere, to change the world with us.
A culture of radical accountability to our customers –as we help build a meaningful life for and with the displaced, we ask them what they want and then deliver on it.
An organization that refuses to settle for anything less than delivering human-worthy services.
If you are looking to be part of a living, breathing, ever-changing organization full of disrupters and doers, then read on!
We strive to represent the diverse communities we serve. Applicants who contribute to this diversity and those who bring lived experience with displacement are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Team
The Finance team provides leadership, guidance and oversight of Alight’s Financial resources. These Alight operations include planning, accountability, monitoring, headquarters accounting, grant management and field financial support.
The Role
Based in Minneapolis, the Senior Treasury Analyst reports to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and oversees and executes critical functions related to global cash balances, cash flow, corporate liquidity, cross-border movement of grant funds, and financial risk management ensuring the optimization of cash resources, maintaining liquidity, and controlling exposure to financial and currency risks.
The Senior Treasury Analyst monitors and recommends positioning of Alight Investment accounts.
Building a shared organization takes time and intention. We will always be becoming Alight, which means your work will evolve as well. For now, here’s how you could anticipate spending your time:
Monitor and manage global banking relationships, cash positions, liquidity, cash flow and line of credit balance – 30%
- Co-ordinate banking relationship with our primary US bank – BMO.
- Assist country managers with their selection and management of banking relationships.
- Assist with country and corporate cash flow projections and budgeting.
- Monitor the line of credit agreements and usage.
- Monitor the global cash positions and associated currency and financial risk exposures.
- Provide useful cash management analysis and reporting
- Raise any concerns to management.
Manage cross-border cash transfers and monitor operational risks – 40%
- Review, validate, and approve country cash requests using their past performance, monthly spending plans, and grant status.
- Request the approved transfers to AP team and monitor through receipt confirmation.
- Build relationships with country finance teams and their financial service providers.
- Prepare each country month-end currency revaluation entries at the time of close and pass to the country to post.
- Monitor the Foreign Currency Gain/Loss Account during the year.
- Identify alternative finance routes when required. (Western Union, etc.).
- Ensure proper bank signatories are on all accounts (Alight CFO and Alight Security) and updated as needed.
- Monitor US State Department country sanctions and reporting requirements and comply.
- File necessary reports with US Treasury and other government agencies.
- Be knowledgeable of international certification standards and requirements (eg apostles, EuroCert, or other requirements similar to the US Notary certifications)
Alight Investment Accounts – 10%
- Recommend and monitor investment accounts for Alight’s investment assets (endowments).
- Receive the investment statements and provide for proper monthly accounting.
- Ensure that excess cash is safely applied in money market or similar accounts.
- Receive stock donations in the investment accounts and process sales in line with Alight policies.
Policies and Financial Analysis – 10%
- Maintain and communicate policies regarding bank management and cash management.
- Ensure policies to safeguard cash and investment accounts are in place, communicated, and training is provided as needed.
- Remains current on changes within the industry through publications and continuing education.
- Assists the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis with projections and with presentation of current financial results.
New or Interesting Projects/Progressive Responsibilities – 10%
- Lean into the things you love and spark your interest, within or outside your team. We need you to honor the work that you’ve committed to doing, but also know that when you are unleashed, so are we.
Anticipated travel – minimal. (some international travel possible).
Qualifications
These are “must-haves” when you join Alight:
Open heart and open mind. You start by listening. You believe another person’s truth and it changes you. It unlocks your way of thinking in that moment, it opens your world.
Curiosity. You are always learning. You ask why and why again. You know that change (big and small) is constant, which means your curiosity to learn is matched with adaptability to evolve.
Trust. You believe that people do their best, are disciplined, and care about this as much as you do. You take responsibility for your part and know how to step back and give others the space to shine.
We’re also looking for the following technical competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
- 5+ years of progressive international accounting and treasury experience including grants and cooperative agreements.
- Demonstrated organizational skills to set priorities, establish deadlines, and follow through in a timely manner.
- Ability to understand and compare grant data to develop and communicate budgets/goals/plans analysis.
- Experience in international bank transfers, bank evaluations, and reporting requirements.
- Knowledge of OMB Circulars A-110, A-122, and A-133, as well as FAR and AIDAR.
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team with all levels of staff, sometimes under stressful and high-pressure situations.
These are the things we’re aiming to find. However, we’re open to being surprised. If you embody the spirit of Alight, care deeply about the cause, and if you bring something else that’s special, then please reach out.
A cover letter is required as part of the application so we can learn more about you beyond your resume!
You will also be asked to respond briefly to the following questions:
- We believe in an abundant world full of amazing people who want to help. Please share a moment of abundance that you’ve experienced in your life or work.
- Please provide 3 questions you would like to ask us.
- Is there anything else you’d like us to know about you?
Interviews to be conducted on a rolling basis**.**
Benefits
Salary Range: $85,000 – $100,000 annually
Borderless Team of 2,500 staff worldwide that sees possibility, celebrates moments of abundance, shares new ideas, and strives to do a better thing every day.
Family Friendly – We know that you are a whole person with a life and a family. We honor this. In return, we expect that you will take ownership of your work and follow-through on your commitments; sometimes that means flexing your schedule and we’re good with that.
Learning & Development – Access thousands of free online learning courses to take at your own pace and tailor to your professional goals.
Health, dental, and MedEvac Insurance – We strive to offer the best-in-class healthcare plans to our staff each year. We cover 100% of the cost for your health premium and 75% of the cost for coverage for your spouse/dependents.
Retirement – We contribute 6% of your salary regardless of your contribution amount, after one year of service.
Generous Leave Time – Between vacation days, personal leave days, and holidays, you have ample opportunity to take time off when you need it.
Alight
We are on a journey to build Alight, a new platform of amazing people and organizations providing lifesaving services and creating breakthrough solutions for and with the displaced. WeAreAlight.org
Alight is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Alight complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
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