Charles River Associates
Boston, MA
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For over 50 years, Charles River Associates has been a premier consulting firm that offers employees a place to learn from a diverse group of consultants, industry experts, and academics. At CRA you will be exposed to leading minds who use economic, financial, and business analysis to solve complex world problems for an impressive roster of clients, including major law firms, Fortune 100 companies, and government agencies. Through a collegial environment, formal and informal training opportunities, and a broad array of professional development resources, your experience at CRA will open doors for you as you launch your career.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Charles River Associates is seeking a Senior Treasury Analyst to join our Boston office. The Senior Treasury Analyst monitors daily cash activity for all domestic offices, as well as monitors cash and investment balances in all domestic and foreign offices. He/she maintains all banking relationship information and required paperwork, and performs periodic analysis of foreign currency hedging and foreign exchange trades as needed. He/she safeguards the assets and assures the completeness and accuracy of cash and investment information through a system of internal controls.
Essential Functions
- Utilizes the bank’s software, obtains daily cash activity information for the U.S. and Canada to update the daily cash log; prepares weekly global cash position report
- Moves cash as required to cover daily disbursements with CFO approval, makes wire transfers as needed, invests excess cash with CFO approval
- Manages domestic and international borrowings on credit facility as needed, forecasting interest expense and monitoring unused fees, interest and fees for letters of credit
- Prepares cash forecasts in U.S. and worldwide using MS Excel models, reviews foreign cash forecasts, and prepares affiliate funding and foreign exchange settlement calendar
- Works with bankers and internal colleagues to establish letters of credit in support of project bids, proposals, and office leases; monitors renewals and closes letters of credit as required
- Prepares analysis on intercompany and exposed foreign exchange positions; makes recommendations and assists in executing policy on settling intercompany positions and establishing hedging positions
- Prepares analysis of investment alternatives by legal entity; insures compliance with investment policy
- Prepares quarterly bank covenant compliance reports
- Supports the various banking platforms and systems used for electronic payments and reporting
- Assists with insurance renewals and certificates of insurance
- Prepares daily reports on stock repurchases and dividends and coordinates DWAC settlements
- Prepares various reports and analysis as requested by the CFO, including quarter-end reports investor relations activities
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required; Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting desired
- 3-5 years of experience in accounting-related field required
- Treasury experience required
- Strong accounting knowledge including intercompany accounting and foreign currency
- Public company experience preferred
- Strong computer skills required (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Experience with Oracle and online banking systems desired
- Solid analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
- Proactive, results-driven and reliable
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Ability to interact with all levels of employees both internally and externally