Treasury Planning Specialist

TREASURY ANL 3 (005671)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_1000504

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

9/29/2026 1:14:26 PM

Date Last Edited:

9/29/2026 1:14:24 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

6400O

Organization:

VICE CHANCELLOR/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Division Code:

6440D

Division:

BUSINESS & FINANCE SOLUTIONS           

Department:

355200 - TREASURY SERVICES

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_1000504

Position Description ID

265241

UC Payroll Title:

TREASURY ANL 3 (005671)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 22

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40141210

Reports to Payroll Title:

Treasury Anl 5

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40050704

Department Head Payroll Title:

Treasury Mgr 2

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Associate Treasurer, the Treasury Planning Specialist performs advanced liquidity management, investment analysis, financial modeling, and forecasting in support of UCLA's mission and departmental objectives. The incumbent serves as a key resource for UCLA Foundation treasury activities and plays a critical role in advancing treasury programs, strategic initiatives, and financial planning efforts across the University.

This position is a key member of UCLA's Treasury team and serves as a primary liaison between UCLA Foundation's finance operations and key stakeholders, including and not limited to the UCLA Investment Company, UCOP, and UCLA's VC and CFO organization.  In their role, the Treasury Planning Specialist through their collaborative approach ensures effective coordination, communication, and alignment on financial, investment, liquidity, endowment, and treasury-related matters with UCLA campus financial leadership. The Treasury Planning Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting the UCLA Foundation's financial management, investment administration, liquidity planning, and treasury operations. The position also contributes to institution-wide treasury initiatives related to liquidity, debt management, and investments by developing financial forecasts, analytical models, and management reports. The overall responsibilities include cash flow forecasting, investment earnings allocation analyses, cash management activities, and the administration of treasury and banking processes, ensuring effective Treasury management and operational efficiency.

UCLA Foundation Liquidity Management and Financial/Investment Analysis

 • Manage the UCLA Foundation's Short-Term Investment Pool (STIP) liquidity, including daily cash monitoring, forecasting daily cash balances, maintaining an appropriate available balance in UCLA Foundation accounts. Conduct periodic reviews of liquidity targets and recommend adjustments as needed. Coordinate with the UCLA Investment Company to implement rebalancing activities and ensure STIP liquidity remains above established target levels.

 • Support broader UCLA Foundation University Investment Pool (UIP) liquidity management through long-term cash flow planning and forecasting. Analyze trends in gift receipts, investment earnings, operating expenditures, and other cash activities. Develop, maintain, and enhance a rolling 12-month (or longer-term) liquidity forecast model to support investment allocation decisions, optimize cash deployment, and ensure adequate liquidity is available to meet operational and strategic needs.

 • Conduct strategic analyses to assess the Foundation's long-term financial sustainability and its impact on liquidity requirements. Develop and maintain long-range financial models, executive dashboards, and management reports to provide leadership and the Board with insights into future funding needs, financial risks, and opportunities to strengthen the Foundation's financial position. Support strategic planning initiatives through quantitative analysis, scenario modeling, and financial forecasting.

 • Review endowment-related distributions and cost recovery processes, including the calculation, allocation, forecasting, and reconciliation of endowment payouts, Endowment Cost Recovery (ECR), and administrative fees in accordance with Board-approved policies. Coordinate with the UCLA Investment Company and Accounting to ensure accurate recording and reporting of investment distributions and related transactions.

 • Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models and forecasts for endowment payouts, Endowment Tax, ECR revenue, investment income, and other funding sources to support annual budgeting, long-term financial planning, resource allocation, and strategic decision-making.

 • Perform ad hoc financial and investment analyses to support Foundation operations, strategic initiatives, and decision-making.

60%

Treasury Analytics and Applications

 • Develops analysis to support financial planning, resource allocation, and strategic decision-making across the University.

 • Performs complex financial modeling, investment analysis, and scenario planning to evaluate treasury strategies, funding needs, and institutional financial initiatives.

 • Supports debt management activities, including debt-related analysis, reporting, compliance monitoring, and participate in evaluation of financing alternatives and capital funding strategies.

 • Partners with campus departments and key stakeholders to enhance treasury business processes, improve financial reporting and data governance, and support the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of treasury management systems, forecasting platforms, financial databases, and analytical tools.

 • Other financial analysis and treasury duties as assigned.

20%

UCLA Foundation Liaison and Stakeholder Coordination

 • Serve as the primary liaison among UCLA Foundation Finance, the UCLA Investment Company, UCOP, and UCLA VC & CFO organization, facilitating collaboration on investment, endowment, liquidity, and cash management activities to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and policies.

 • Review and validate investment- and endowment-related data, calculations, and reports to ensure consistency among key Stakeholders. Identifies, investigates, and resolves discrepancies across financial records, reports, and data sources; partners with Investment Accounting and other stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, reconcile information, and ensure alignment, accuracy, and consistency of financial data.

 • In collaboration with UCLA Treasury and UCLA VC & CFO leadership, support preparation of UCLA Foundation Board reports and management decision-making by preparing financial analyses, presentations, reports, recommendations related to investment performance, endowment activity, spending distributions, liquidity management, and other strategic financial matters.

15%

Treasury Operations

 • Analyze banking activity and reconcile treasury transactions.

 • Support implementation of treasury management technologies and process improvements.

 • Collaborate with Gift Services, Development and Foundation Accounting regarding gift-related financial transactions.

 • Support operational and analytical review of Foundation disbursement activities.

5%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

•

Complies with all policies and standards.

•

Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related area and / or equivalent combination of education and experience / training.

Required

And

Master's Degree

in Finance or other business related field.

Preferred

Three or more years

of progressively responsible experience in finance, treasury, accounting, investment operations, banking, endowment administration, or financial analysis.

Required

And

Demonstrated hands-on experience

preparing financial models, forecasts, budgets, and analytical reports with strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Required

And

Demonstrated experience

and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and its application to model key financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cashflow Statement).

Required

And

Experience working with

accounting systems, financial databases, and advanced spreadsheet applications.

Required

And

Working experience

in higher education, nonprofit, foundation, healthcare, or public-sector finance.

Preferred

And

Working experience

treasury management systems and banking platforms.

Preferred

CPA, CFA, CTP, FPAC, or other relevant professional certification.

Current

Preferred

Demonstrated advanced skillset in using personal computer business software in the Microsoft Office suite (Work, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) to generate spreadsheets, presentations, schedules, queries, memoranda and forms.

Required

Demonstrated ability to build collegial, productive relationships and work across the organization in a collaborative manner. This includes the ability to respectfully debate, innovate, and consider alternative viewpoints and open to feedback.

Required

Ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences in written and verbal format.  Demonstrated emotional intelligence including exceptional active listening and conflict resolution skills and ability to tailor communication approach from hi

Required

Demonstrated resilience, experience and ability to prioritize and manage multiple and at times competing priorities and project workflows in a complex organizational environment.

Required

Working knowledge of fund accounting, endowment accounting, donor-restricted funds, and investment reporting.

Preferred

Working knowledge of UC financial policies and procedures will be a plus.

Preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Murphy Hall, Wilshire Center, and other Univ Setting

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.