Treasurer

(Regular, Exempt)

Starting Salary Range: $99,791.01 - $124,733.22/annualized, DOQ 

Closing Date: Open until filled, may close at any time 

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

How to Apply: Using the “apply” button on this page, please complete the required online application, upload a resume and a list of three professional references with full contact information. For general questions about the position, contact Unique Hiram at (785) 587-2447 or [email protected].   

Summary/Objective

This position manages and optimizes the City’s cash flow and revenue and evaluates fiscal decisions in order to meet financial obligations. The treasurer provides investment management, debt management, and cash management processes. In addition, this position forecasts cash flow positions and analyzes risk and reward of financial decisions for City departments and funded agencies. The incumbent supervises lower-level finance positions and performs special projects as assigned by City leadership.

Essential Functions

Manages and optimizes cash flow and revenue to evaluate fiscal decisions; ensures financial obligations are met.

• Manages the investments of the city funds and provides current status, activity and performance reports to administration. Invests funds in accordance with sound financial practice and City policy, maintaining safety and liquidity while maximizing yield.
•  Develops and implements sound investment principles in compliance with statutory requirements for investments and depository purposes.
• Develops, recommends, and oversees investing policies, practices, and procedures; reviewing and analyzing data.
• Maintains the City’s formal investment policy and compile documentation for the annual review of the City’s expanded investment powers by the Pooled Money Investment board.
• Evaluates completeness and accuracy of all transactions relevant to treasury functions to include discrepancy identification, and determination and implementation of corrective action to resolve errors.
• Manages and oversees trustee functions within the Finance Department.
• Oversees the City’s debt management program and monitor compliance with statutory requirements. Monitors all short and long-term debts of the City and makes all principal and interest payments.
• Reconciles City’s bank accounts; monitors cash flow, makes deposits, transfers money, and ensures all accounts are balanced.
• Assists with year-end audits.
• May assist in developing the City’s budget, including the debt capacity analysis included in the Capital Improvement Plan.
• Assists in providing leadership and direction for day-to-day department operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities. 

•  Hire and train staff members, as needed.
•  Provide supervision and oversight of applicable staff.
•  Coordinate schedules of applicable staff.
•  Administer City of Manhattan Policies and Procedures in a consistent manner.
•  Ensure employees supervised demonstrate productivity, competence, and high morale, as well as utilize employees’ skills and abilities.
•  Conduct performance planning and evaluations for employees in a timely manner, to include development of goals, objectives, and deadlines.
•  Resolve routine personnel issues or problems.
•  Lead and manage staff with clear and consistent communications.

Performs additional duties as required. 

•  Attends meetings and training.
•  Coordinates communication on the status and availability of funds for leadership.
•  Conducts research as needed.
•  Maintains all records and documentation.
•  Ensures compliancy with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures in all duties.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or closely related field.
• Five (5) years of closely related professional work experience in banking, investments, debt management, and cash management. 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered as meeting the minimum qualifications.  

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or another related field.
• Experience with high-end computerized fund accounting software packages. 
• Knowledge of municipal, state, or federal government operations. 
• Prior supervisory experience. 
• High level user of spreadsheets, word-processing, and relational databases.

Compensation & Benefits

• Boot, Clothing and Vehicle Allowances, if applicable.
• City issued Cell Phone, if applicable.
• Retirement/Pension - City employees are required by statute to contribute to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS). Voluntary retirement contributions are offered with Nationwide, Mission Square, and Empower KPERS 457.
• Medical, Dental, Vision - The City offers an excellent benefits package that includes wellness, medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits.
• Paid Holidays – 10.5 paid holidays per year plus one additional floating holiday.
• Paid Vacation - 12 to 26 days per year based on years of service.
• Paid Sick Leave - 12 days per year.
• Paid Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks of paid leave.
• Education Reimbursement, Professional Development. Certifications/Licensure - The City will reimburse up to $8,000 per calendar year for tuition and fees. Professional Development funds are based on department budget. Certification/licensure may be reimbursed by the City.
• Other Benefits - Long-term disability, employer paid group life insurance, basic life insurance, employee assistance program and an array of voluntary benefit options.

The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any basis protected by law.