Treasury Manager

Job Summary

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Central Washington University is recruiting a Treasury Manager to join our Pooled Investments team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $90,662 - $120,882 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~10,000 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. RentCafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025.

Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A

What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave and Total Rewards Calculator.

The Role:

This position is responsible for managing and safeguarding institutional investments, endowments, and banking services. Record and track all investments activities and monitor the expenses and revenues from investments. Make recommendations to CFO on investment opportunities and strategies. Monitor activity in our banking accounts and services. Manage the Asset Management System inventory for all CWU assets.

All employees are expected to uphold and contribute to CWU's vision, mission, and values, fostering a culture of student success and institutional excellence. Finance and Business Services employees directly affect the vision, mission, and values of Central Washington University by practicing and promoting responsible stewardship of our financial resources and through sustainable procedures that ensure the economic health of the university.

Job Duties

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Banking & Cash Management:

• Function as lead for banking services and serve as university bank contact. Assist management and staff with inquiries regarding banking services and charges. Evaluate and implement new banking procedures and services, coordinate staff training. Evaluate banking procedures for proper internal control.
  
• Assist and instruct CWU staff with wire and EFT transfers, positive pay, and downloading all banking reports via the internet.
  
• Book deposits and withdrawals into the general ledger. Initiate international and domestic wire transfers to vendors.
  
• Monitor checking accounts to ensure meeting cash obligations. Transfer excess cash to investment accounts to maximize interest earnings.
  
• Reconcile general ledger year-end cash accounts to confirm year-end CWU balances.
  

Monthly/Yearly Financial Duties:

• Supports the monthly and annual closing process for the accounting system to ensure an accurate and complete close.
  
• Support financial audits of the university by coordinating the accounting review work of the auditors, directing the preparation of any requested audit schedules, respond to audit queries, and take necessary corrective actions.
  
• Prepares monthly account reconciliations for all significant balance sheet accounts including investments, cash, payables and receivables.
  
• Prepares appropriate journal entries monthly.
  
• Develop & maintain accounting policies, procedures and workflow processes in order to assure accurate and complete financial reporting with strong internal controls.
  
• Review and approve all documents supporting month end close and accurate financial reporting including general ledger reconciliations and journal entries.
  
• Manage all treasury related accounting functions in order to prepare accurate and timely financial reporting
  

Investments:

• Manage, record, and reconcile, accounting activity for CWU cash investments.
  
• As a member of the investment committee, evaluate and approve recommendations made to the committee by investments brokers.
  
• Prepare reports and summaries of CWU investment activity for management and staff. Distribute interest earnings, university wide.
  
• Prepare year-end investment financial statements. Prepare investment notes to the CWU combined financial statements. Reconcile general ledger investment accounts to confirm year-end CWU balances.
  

Endowments:

• Serves as the lead on all accounting for CWU endowments.
  
• Prepare financial statements, budget and analysis reports, for the CFO to present to the Board of Trustees.
  
• Transfer funds to spending account and monitor monthly, answer questions by department awardees and interpret data regarding scholarships and fellowships.
  
• Coordinate and communicate with Financial Aid and relevant departments on endowment financial activity.
  
• At year-end, reconcile endowment general ledger balances to external investment statements.
  

Petty Cash Reconciliation:

• Serve as lead for all petty cash functions across the institution (petty cash accounts).
  
• Coordinate fiscal procedures with institution administrators, data processing and OFM accounting policies.
  
• Reconcile the petty cash account balances monthly. Solve all discrepancies. Prepare year-end confirmation.
  

Fixed Assets:

• Supports the Fiscal Analyst 3 position with the Fixed Asset module and serves as a backup for that position when needed.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications

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• A bachelor's degree in accounting.
  
• Five+ years of relevant professional experience, including financial statement preparation.
  
• Experience or training that demonstrates the ability to use spreadsheet applications such as Excel to maintain spreadsheets.
  
• Experience reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling multiple accounts.
  
• Demonstrated ability and/or experience working collaboratively with students and/or colleagues to foster a supportive and effective learning and work environment.
  
• OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting with investments, endowments, banking services and fixed asset experience in higher education accounting.
  
• Demonstrated participation in programs designed to promote student success.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for students through various activities.
  

Competencies

• Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
  
• Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
  
• Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
  
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
  
• Commitment to Belonging: Values the uniqueness of every individual and fosters an environment where everyone feels respected and empowered to thrive.
  

Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU, we're committed to creating a welcoming and genuine workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. This could be the opportunity you're looking for!

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

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Salary: This position has a minimum annual salary of $90,662 and maximum annual salary of $135,993. Tier 1: $90,662 - $105,771 (Expected hiring range): Considered fair value for a newly hired employee meeting the basic requirements of the job, and those who are new to a manager-level role. Tier 2: $105,772 - $120,882 (Potentially considered hiring range): May be considered if a fully competent applicant has 3 or more years of experience in a manager-level or similar role, and able to quickly assimilate and consistently meet or exceed performance expectations. Tier 3: $120,883 - $135,993 (Longevity range, not considered for hiring)

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the hiring range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Schedule/Appointment: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (1 hour lunch)

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an indoor office setting with frequent in-person interactions. It is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods of time, perform extensive data entry and other computer-related tasks and create/maintain filing systems for departmental records. Some evening or weekend work and/or occasional travel may be required.

Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification. For additional information please visit Benefits, Perks, and LeaveandTotal Rewards Calculator.

An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans. To learn more, visit: https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/public-service-loan-forgiveness-program.

How To Apply

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To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach:

• A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience: (a) meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred) qualifications, and (b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting;
  
• Resume including work history, education, training; and
  
• Contact information for three professional references.
  

Screening Begins: August 19, 2025

Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Contact Information

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Name: Lacy Lampkins

Title: Director of Finance

Email: Lacy.Lampkins@cwu.edu

Phone: 509-963-3083

Website: Central Washington University | Accounting & Financial Services

Please contact Human Resources at hr@cwu.edu or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.

Conditions of Employment

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Background Check/Reference Check Process:

Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure in pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 and submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access.

Notice to Prospective Employees:

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement

Central Washington University is an EEO/AA/Title IX Institution. Central Washington University's policies and practices affirm and actively promote the rights of all individuals to equal opportunity in education and employment. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, disability, or status as a protected veteran is prohibited. The university provides an internal procedure for reporting discrimination and affords protection against retaliation for participating in the complaint process. Central Washington University complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and executive orders including when soliciting bids and in the fulfillment of all contracts with governmental agencies. Direct related inquiries to Civil Rights Compliance, 202 Barge Hall, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501; Telephone 509-963-2050; or email crc@cwu.edu.

Reasonable Accommodations

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