Financial Accounting Advisory Services - Global Treasury Advisory Manager (Chicago)

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Our Global Treasury Advisory Services team is a dedicated and market-leading national practice, supported by treasury professionals in a diverse range of areas. Whether it’s for public or private business, financial services organizations, government agencies or not-for-profit organizations, we’re always ready with tailored treasury insights our clients can rely on, every time. As a Treasury Manager you’ll play a leading role in that goal, driving growth and managing delivery teams using your treasury process experience. 

The opportunity

It’s a highly collaborative global network, where resources, methodologies, tools and trends are constantly updated and shared to develop simple answers to complex treasury challenges. What’s more, you’ll integrate seamlessly with other EY functions to effectively provide for our clients, so you can expect to build relationships with contacts across the business. If you’re looking for a diverse range of responsibilities with some of the most prestigious clients in multiple markets, you’ll find that here.

Your key responsibilities

You’re likely to balance your time between personally executing client engagements, developing our business and processes, and managing a varied pipeline. That will mean working on new projects, as well as extensions for existing products, so you’ll be actively influencing a range of client relationships. We’ll also look to you to coach, support and manage internal resources. It’s a strategic role in a rapidly growing area, where you’ll use your treasury knowledge, as well as your understanding of our products, services and colleagues to further expand our market share.

Skills and attributes for success

• Handling the proposal development process for prospective treasury engagement, while supporting in the development of new services and strategies
• Supporting engagement planning, budgeting, execution and management
• Creating process flows and design documents, workshops and tools
• Overseeing end-user training and support
• Building long-term relationships with our clients to discover their unique goals, ambitions and needs
• Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of tools, practices and trends in a wide range of areas, including in-house cash, house bank structure, communications, account G/L structure, intercompany processes, liquidity planning and payment processing

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree, supported by significant relevant work experience
• A proven record of problem-solving and analytical thinking within a global corporate treasury or consulting business
• An understanding of treasury structure and transformation, financial risk management, cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, international treasury centers, due diligence, carve-outs, and hedge accounting
• The confidence to train and mentor junior colleagues, providing the knowledge, skills and opportunities they need to excel
• Excellent sales and influencing skills, and the ability to present credibly to senior clients and colleagues
• Valid passport required; willingness and ability to travel internationally

Ideally you'll also have

• A master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Engineering, Economics, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering or another relevant discipline
• Certified Treasury Professional qualification
• Consulting experience on complex projects
• System selection and implementation experience

What we look for

We’re interested in natural problem-solvers and leaders, with proven project management and engagement experience. You’ll have the ability to prioritize when working on multiple engagements, as well as the ability to communicate complex information simply and effectively to audiences from all backgrounds. If you’re a global treasury professional looking to further your career as part of a highly collaborative team, this role is for you.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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