Experience

Armstrong Teasdale

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Treasury Analyst

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  In the role of Senior Treasury Analyst at Armstrong Teasdale I have the responsibility of opening, maintaining, and establishing proper operating procedures and controls for all operating bank accounts. Develop relationships with all banks to ensure maintenance of appropriate accounts with necessary internal accounting controls in their operation. Review and execute daily banking functions pertaining to Accounts Payable and Payroll, including ACH, wires (both domestic and foreign) and check approvals. Maintain the foreign currency program to allow for efficient and timely payment of foreign associates. Review and analyze the cash forecast to ensure cash liquidity is continually maintained at appropriate levels. Work with major banks to maintain proper levels of lines of credit (LOC) and anticipate needed increases as the business grows. Work with banks to obtain term debt as required for office renovations and other capital needs in the operational aspects of the company’s capital structure. Maintain existing and researches potential new IOLTA Program participation and accounts to ensure compliance in all states in which the firm operates. Serve as primary contact with banking partners and assist in resolution of operational problems as well as build and maintain a strong working relationship with internal business partners. Supervise the Accounting Clerk to ensure timely and accurate deposits of all checks received for payment along with generating the daily cash and deposit reports. Administer and maintain all access to bank portals and train new team members on their use. Maintain relationship with and ensures proper controls over credit card and petty cash programs for use by business partners. Oversees the risk management program for the firm regarding both general and professional liability insurance coverages. Provides regular and ongoing communication of project status to key stakeholders.



St. Andrew's Resources for Seniors System

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager - Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Mar 2021 - Jan 2022

  In the role of Treasury Manager I had the responsibility of managing the cash, debt, and investments of STARSS (St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System) with the primary responsibility for coordinating the banking, investment, and bond trustee relationships, including compliance responsibilities. I managed the daily cash position, and execution of funds movements or investment transactions. Forecasted daily cash requirements and liquidity management, resulting in the determination of cash balances available for investment, or short-term borrowing needs, and communicated them to management. Produced and managed the operating and capital budgets for all STARSS entities and affiliates. Communicated guidance and instruction for the annual operating and capital budget processes. I was also in charge of the Prophix project initiative for the entire organization. As Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis I provides monthly analysis of historical financial reports and assembled the monthly budget variance analyses to create decision support products including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), financial projections, cash and earnings forecasts for all STARSS entities and managed properties. Participated in the monthly operational reviews with each community and developed processes and procedures to monitor actual results versus model projections for completed capital projects as needed. As well as having the oversight for the Risk Management of the STARSS affiliates and managed properties, including the insurance consulting relationship and coordination of the claim’s management process and preparation of the financial presentations for all Committee and Board of Directors meetings. Accountable for managing the overall relationship with the insurance broker for STARSS, all affiliates, and managed companies.



Horace Mann

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Treasury Analyst - Treasury & Banking

  • May 2019 - Mar 2021

  In this role I was responsible for executing daily banking functions related to cash positions, short term and long term investment activity. Assisted management in preparation and review of annual budgets for all banking and investment related expenses. Tracked actual expenses related to budget and provide monthly analysis. Assisted management in the operational aspects of controlling the company’s capital structure. Reviewed daily banking activity processed by the Treasury Analyst. Coached and trained lower level analysts. Worked as a team member on projects and corporate initiatives related to banking and finance. Served as primary contact with banking partners and assisted in resolution of operational problems as well as built and maintained a strong working relationship with internal business partners. Maintained SOX controls relating to cash management.



Schnuck Markets, Inc.

• St Louis, MO

• Treasury Analyst

  • Oct 2017 - May 2019

  In this role I was responsible for working with the Treasury Manager and the VP & Treasurer to research, recommend and implement efficient banking arrangements and services. Performs all daily treasury management responsibilities, including cash management for SMI and DESCO. Responsible for accounting for all cash entries, reconciliations, and for completing quarterly financial reports. Also provideds project specific analysis to the Treasury Manager and the VP & Treasurer on a request basis. In this role I was responsible for working with the Treasury Manager and the VP & Treasurer to research, recommend and implement efficient banking arrangements and services. Performs all daily treasury management responsibilities, including cash management for SMI and DESCO. Responsible for accounting for all cash entries, reconciliations, and for completing quarterly financial reports. Also provideds project specific analysis to the Treasury Manager and the VP & Treasurer on a request basis.



Illinois Farm Bureau

• United States
• Farming
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Treasury Assistant

  • Jan 2015 - Nov 2017

  In this role I was responsible for managing all aspects of daily cash control and treasury operations including the provision of cashflow forecasts, performance reports, and the verification of all payment files. Fostering strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including a range of banking partners. Some of my key contributions in the role included the following: • Prepared a range of analytical reports based around the corporate treasury position to support decision making at the senior executive level including the confirmation of fund transfers and the review of investment activity across the business. • Processed and documented dues payments via bank deposits or electronic settlements with the county farm bureaus. • Collaborated with senior members of the finance team to facilitate the transfer of funds to support strategic accounting policy. • Managed ecommerce activity including the activation of credit/debit card transactions for transmission to the processor.



MSI (Mortgage Services III, LLC)

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Pricing Specialist & Disclosure Coordinator

  • Nov 2009 - Oct 2013

  In this position I maintained the accuracy of client accounts through diligent daily monitoring of market movements, published rates, and pricing information used to calculate the profitability of “Mandatory” mortgage pools and “Best Effort” loans. Provided a range of services for investors including the coordination of hedge loans. Utilized strong analytical ability to provide a statistical funding model for each specific loan. Acted as Disclosure Officer, ensuring that all TIL’s and GFE’s were reviewed and approved in each case. Some of my main responsibilities included the following: • Delivered various internal reports based on an in-depth performance analysis of internal and external partners to determine their optimal pricing range. • Collaborated with colleagues during the mortgage product development cycle to provide expert analysis of key pricing metrics. • Provided accurate and timely resolution of complex issues arising from investor escalations on a daily basis. • Established and maintained a strong working knowledge of industry standards and market trends necessary to deliver a high-level of service to clients in line with accepted standards of best practice.



Bankers Life

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Insurance & Investment Sales

  • Feb 2008 - Oct 2009

  In this job I directed sales activity including application review, approvals, reporting, and business development. Made a significant contribution to internal policy initiatives designed to drive increased profitability. Fostered close working relationships with clients to deliver a top-class service in planning and executing their financial requirements across a range of complex products. Some of my significant achievements included the following: • Analyzed client circumstances and delivered competitive quotes across individual/group insurance and investment products. • Provided clients with a comprehensive review of their options by comparing a range of quotes and outlining the most efficient and cost-effective policy in line with individual client needs. • Managed and documented client files to maintain confidentiality and compliance with regulatory requirements. • Generated reports and presentations for senior management across a range of key topics including sales performance and operational efficiency while making process improvement recommendations.