Cash Management Analyst (Hybrid)

Sempra is a leading North American energy infrastructure company that helps meet the daily energy needs of nearly 40 million consumers. As the owner of one of the largest energy networks on the continent, Sempra is helping to electrify and decarbonize some of the world's most significant economic markets, including California, Texas, Mexico and the LNG export market. The company is also consistently recognized as a leader in sustainable business practices and for its long-standing commitment to building a high-performance culture focused on safety, leadership and workforce development, and diversity and inclusion. Investor's Business Daily named Sempra the top-ranked utility in the U.S. for environmental, social and governance scores and financial performance. Sempra was also included on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the 12th consecutive year. More information about Sempra is available at sempra.com and on Twitter @Sempra.

Primary Purpose

Support and assist with the Company's bank administration activities, bank product analysis and implementation of new processes and financial technologies. Analyze forecasts to ensure complete and accurate information is reflected in the treasury management system (TMS). Assist with daily funding activities as needed. Maintain ongoing relationships with Company's commercial banks. Assist the business units and other departments with system, bank related or other problems resolution. Support Cash Management Senior Staff members on special projects. Serve as primary back up to Cash Management Group's Senior Staff members and Cash Management Specialist.

Duties And Responsibilities

Operations and Technical Support:

• Help maintain system and related procedure documentation.
• Manage the provisioning and decommissioning of access to systems required to manage the daily operation such as CIS, CISCO, SAP, MAX, Pinnacle.
• Work closely with Cash Management group’s senior staff members and the business units to forecast future cash flows and cash requirements to plan for short-term borrowing and investments.
• Serve as primary back up to Cash Management Specialist and other members of the team, performing daily cash responsibilities such as cash position setting, initiating and/or approving critical, time sensitive cash transfers requiring a high degree of accuracy and other funding related duties.
• Proactively look to optimize operational processes / system workflows and make suggestions to management accordingly. Areas of focus should be internal as well as working with cross-functional teams within the Company.
• Support maintaining cash position setting operational excellence by providing as needed training and guidance.
• Support and train cash position setters on how to troubleshoot and problem solve operational issues and provide training and support to use Kyriba TMS and banking portals.
• Lead record management activities as well as business resumption plan updates and tabletop exercise.
• Support ERP system upgrades (SAP, MAX) by performing test scripts and providing/maintaining test results to BU’s and internal management. Upgrade testing will be overseen by internal management.

Bank/Treasury Systems Administration

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with operational banks and other third-party providers.
• Prepare annual Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR).
• Perform bank administration responsibilities such as managing of corporate account signers, opening/closing bank accounts and manage access requests to bank portals.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).
• Support bank and treasury management system SOX compliance by performing and preparing various controls related to access and payments.
• Maintain current knowledge of bank products and services applicable to Sempra’s operations.
• Cooperate with internal and external audit requests keeping management in the loop on all requests and audit follow up.
• Work on an ongoing basis with the banks to better understand fees and how they apply to our operations to ultimately analyze ways to reduce fees. E.g., look for opportunities to streamline bank structure and services.
• Ensure all bank accounts have appropriate control features such as blocks, filters, and POS pay, as applicable.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field, required.

Experience

• 3-5 years treasury or related equivalent training and experience, required.

Skills And Abilities

• We offer a hybrid work environment.  Although the schedule may vary, typically this will allow you to work from the office three days per week and work remotely on the remaining workdays.
• Strong computer skills and experience with spreadsheet and database applications.
• Effective in prioritizing multiple projects.
• Experience working in a large/complex organization preferred
• Experience with process automation implementations and knowledge of bank transactions and products highly desired.
• Organized and self-confident to make decisions and recommendations in a time sensitive environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Work experience with computers and computer applications (ERP systems, treasury management systems, etc.).
• Team player.
• Must be thorough and accurate with daily cash management activities and have strong attention to detail to succeed in all aspects of the role.
• Must reside in Southern California or be willing to relocate upon hire.
• Problem solving skills.
• Solid understanding of cash management, financial concepts and investments.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills to successfully evaluate economic and financial data.

Licenses and Certifications

• Treasury certificate, preferred.

Area of Interest

Accounting/Finance Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-time Total Rewards Philosophy

Sempra strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

Sempra offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.