Porthouston
Director Treasury
Houston, TX · Director
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 35 days ago
Data AnalysisComplianceProject ManagementFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingFP&AProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingMentoringPublic Speaking
About the role
- Directs staff responsible for daily cash and investment management, depository and custodial banking services, bank and rating agency relations, mitigating credit and financial risk exposures, ensuring
- Establishes, monitors, and continuously strengthens financial controls across cash handling, investment activities, debt administration, and treasury operations to ensure transparency, accuracy, and audit readiness.
- Establish departmental goals, objectives, and performance standards that balance operational rigor with strategic innovation; track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure treasury value creation
Responsibilities
- Direct and develop a treasury team, establishing clear accountability frameworks, performance metrics, and professional development pathways aligned with organizational excellence standards
- Build a treasury organization capable of leveraging advanced analytics and technology to drive competitive advantage and organizational value
- Maintain regulatory compliance across all treasury activities; ensure accurate bond disclosures and timely submissions to government agencies and rating organizations
- Manage the Authority's bond arbitrage liability and engage outside bond counsel for the reporting and timely payment of any amounts due to the IRS
- Lead and organize IRS audit requests, engage disclosure and tax counsel, assemble documentation for the stated bond issue under audit and file report to the IRS in accordance with the request
- Lead the strategic implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement of enterprise treasury platforms (e.g., Kyriba or other), ensuring full utilization of capabilities for cash management, liquidity forecasting, and reporting
- Own the technology roadmap for the treasury department; evaluate, recommend, and oversee adoption of emerging treasury technologies and analytical tools to enhance efficiency and decision-making
- Collaborate with IT leadership and external vendors to ensure systems security, compliance, business continuity, and scalability to support organizational growth
Requirements
- By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence.
- Application must be completed in full.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree from a public or accredited private academic institution required, with a major in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field preferred
- Master's degree or MBA strongly preferred
- 8+ years of progressive financial and treasury management experience required, including demonstrated expertise in treasury technology, financial analysis, or capital markets
- Supervisory and/or executive leadership experience required
- Demonstrated experience with enterprise treasury platforms (e.g., Kyriba, Broadridge, GTreasury) preferred
- Experience with financial forecasting models, data analytics platforms, and business intelligence tools preferred
- Public sector, municipal finance, or port authority experience a plus
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of financial risk management principles and practices
- Knowledge of pension and benefit plan administration, fiduciary requirements, and regulatory compliance
- Knowledge of business intelligence tools, data analytics, predictive modeling, and financial forecasting methodologies
- Strong data literacy and ability to interpret complex analytical outputs and translate them into business insights
- Experience designing and implementing financial dashboards, analytics frameworks, and reporting solutions
- Understanding of cybersecurity, data governance, and compliance requirements as they relate to financial systems and sensitive data
- Strategic thinking and long-term planning abilities; capacity to envision future treasury capabilities and roadmaps
- Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making skills
- Strong project management and change ma
Compensation
- Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment.
Benefits
- Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide coaching and mentorship, and foster a culture of continuous learning in technology, finance, and analytics
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