Treasury Specialist Principal (Cash Management & Capital Markets)

About the role

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, inve