About Us
South Jersey Industries (SJI) is an energy holding company that delivers clean energy services to 700,000+ customers and businesses throughout 14 counties in New Jersey. As part of our core values, SJI is dedicated to being a community partner and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future. To do this, we depend on our workforce of over 1,100+ talented, diverse employees who help us deliver safe, reliable, affordable clean energy for a better today and tomorrow.
At SJI, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether you’re a seasoned operations technician or an early-career legal professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and leadership development and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights.
Position Summary
The Treasury Principal is a senior, hands on role responsible for end-to-end ownership for assigned areas, including liquidity management, capital structure optimization, and daily cash operations, with independent accountability for outcomes and risk management. This position provides comprehensive Treasury coverage, spanning capital markets execution, cash flow forecasting and analysis, and cash management and banking operations. The role partners closely with the Treasurer, CFO, FP&A, Accounting, Audit, and senior leadership, while also serving as a point of contact for external stakeholders including banks, investors, rating agencies, legal counsel, and regulators.
The ideal candidate is an experienced Treasury professional who thrives in a fast paced environment, can move seamlessly between strategic capital planning and day to day execution, and is comfortable leading complex financings while maintaining strong operational discipline. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and is expected to exercise judgment in complex, ambiguous situations and make decisions that impact liquidity and capital structure.
Essential Functions:
Capital Markets & Capital Structure Management
- Lead and oversee the execution of debt and capital markets transactions, including structuring, execution oversight, preparation of investor materials, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
- Own the review, coordination, and execution oversight of debt agreements, legal documentation, and regulatory disclosures, ensuring accuracy and timely filings.
- Evaluate capital structure alternatives and make recommendations on timing, sizing, and execution strategy for financings and refinancings.
- Develop and maintain reporting to monitor the company’s capital structure, including long‑term and short‑term debt, borrowing facility utilization, debt and equity ratios, and rating agency metrics.
- Prepare materials and presentations for the Board of Directors and credit rating agencies.
Cash Flow Forecasting & Liquidity Planning
- Own the development and integrity of cash flow forecasts, including judgment‑based assumptions, scenario analysis, and identification of liquidity risks.
- Partner with FP&A and business units to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and align forecasts with operating and capital plans.
- Analyze variances between forecasted and actual cash flows, identify key drivers, and recommend adjustments to assumptions or processes.
- Translate liquidity analyses into actionable funding, investment, and capital planning decisions for senior leadership.
Cash Management & Daily Treasury Operations
- Maintain ultimate accountability for daily cash positioning, funding decisions, and investment activity.
- Execute, approve, or delegate transaction authority in accordance with Treasury approval matrices, ensuring control integrity and risk mitigation.
- Review daily, weekly, and monthly cash and liquidity reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitor and analyze bank fees, interest, and account activity, identifying trends and optimization opportunities.
Banking, Controls & Process Improvement
- Serve as a relationship owner for banking partners, escalating and resolving complex operational and service issues.
- Oversee bank account administration, including account openings/closures, access controls, and compliance with SOX and FBAR requirements.
- Ensure compliance with internal Treasury controls, documentation standards, and audit requirements.
- Identify and implement automation and process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across Treasury operations.
Leadership & Cross‑Functional Support
- Provide guidance and technical leadership to Treasury team members and influence Treasury practices across the organization.
- Represent Treasury in cross‑functional and external discussions requiring senior‑level judgment, including with FP&A, Accounting, Audit, Legal, and the banks.
- Lead through change, drive results, and live our culture by exercising sound judgment in ambiguous situations, collaborating across functions to deliver measurable outcomes, investing in continuous learning and capability building, and fostering an inclusive, transparent, and high‑trust environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Demonstrated experience across capital markets, cash forecasting, liquidity management, and cash operations.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and process improvement skills.
- Ability to manage tight deadlines and competing priorities with high accuracy.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with extended hours as necessary.
- Flexibility required to work through periodic reporting workflows and ad hoc shareholder requests.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior leadership and external partners.
- Certified Treasury Professional (CTP).
- Prior leadership or lead‑role experience within a Treasury function.
Qualifications
Required Background:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field with 12+ years of progressive Treasury experience with demonstrated accountability for complex financial decisions; or
- Master’s degree with 8+ years of progressive Treasury experience; or
- Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Explore the Possibilities
South Jersey Industries employs a diverse range of talent – from construction contractors to environmental specialists. Regardless of the position, mentoring and networking, hands-on experience, gaining industry knowledge and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business and in our communities are all exciting ways that we welcome our employees at SJI. And as a company committed to creating an engaging culture built on inclusion and diversity, you’re sure to find an opportunity that makes you feel included, empowered, and ready to “bring your whole self to work” every day.
Benefits Package Overview
SJI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
The SJI “Total Rewards” Benefits Package include:
- Flexible vacation, Paid Time Off, and Sick Leave package
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- 401(k), with generous company match
- Employee Resource Groups to encourage employee engagement, nurture professional development, and foster an inclusive environment.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
At this time, SJI is only considering applicants authorized to work in the United States currently and in the future without the need for visa sponsorship.
Compensation Range:
$97,875 - 156,600
We are committed to pay transparency and ensuring equitability compensation for all employees. The pay range for this position reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits, bonuses, or other forms of compensation that might be part of the total compensation package. The specific salary offered will be based on a candidate’s qualifications, education, and experience.