Treasury Operations

For a copy of any of the sessions listed please contact Chris Banas, Educational Programs Administrator at 301.961.8816.

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

5: The New Banking Paradigm: Staying in Step with Your Bankers

• Explore both sides of the Client/Banker relationship.  Hear how companies can positively position themselves and discuss the role that banks' financial stability plays in managing current and potential bank relationships.  Learn how banks position internal changes and communicate shifting strategies to their clients. Take away a road map for evaluating, and if necessary, changing banks.
• Anita S. Patterson, CTP, Director of Treasury Operations and Patriot Act Compliance Officer, Manheim, a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Inc. 
• Wayne E. Kissinger, Group Vice President, SunTrust  

6: Best Practices in Investment Monitoring and Reporting

• Financial professoinals managing investment portfolios need accounting, compliance, risk and performance analytics to monitor and manage their investment portfolios.  Traditionally, a complete view of this information has been time consuming and resource intensive to obtain. In this session, Celgene's best practices for producing timely, reconciled analytics for managing their investment portfolio will be examined.
• Douglas G. Bressette, Assistant Treasurer, Celgene Corporation 
• R.B.  Erickson, Business Development, Clearwater Analytics  

11: 2009 AFP Treasury Benchmarking Program: Realities of Treasury Technology Adoption

• Hear the results from the second survey in the AFP Treasury Benchmarking Program.  This survey focused on the delivery of treasury operations processes and featured questions about key performance measures and the utilization of information technology solutions.  The presenters will review the key findings of the study including the drivers, hurdles and benefits realized from treasury technology adoption.
• Robert  Eimers, CPA, MBA, Associate Partner, IBM Global Business Services 
• Kevin A. Roth, PhD, Managing Director, Research and Strategic Analysis, Association for Financial Professionals 
• Annette E. LaPrade, Global Department Head, IBM Benchmarking Program, IBM Corp. 
• Jeff A. Glenzer, CTP, Managing Director, Product Development, Association for Financial Professionals  

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

29: The Global Bank Billing and Analysis Statement (BSB):The Future of Bank Pricing Transparency

• The BSB, the new global bank billing and analysis statement, has been gaining meaningful traction in terms of availability, use, and acceptance. The panel will discuss the benefits of BSB including improved cash liquidity and analytics; determine why banks should promote BSB to clients: and examine its technical structure relative to the 822 electronic bank analysis statement file format.
• Paul  Burstein, CCM,TWIST 
• Stephen J. Weiland, Chairman, The Weiland Financial Group, Inc. 
• Peter  Storgaard, Head of Global Cash Management, Danske Bank Group 
• Robert J. Blair, CCM, Executive Director, J.P. Morgan  

33: Building a Virtual City and a Virtual Treasury: The Case Study of the City of Los Angeles

• Discover how the City of Los Angeles modernized its treasury operations by assessing the banking, technology and accounting needs of its client departments. Learn how it developed a uniform account model for virtual treasury management that resulted in the automation of manual processes, including the implementation of both bank provided and in-house technology solutions.
• Crista E. Binder, CTP, Assistant Treasurer, City of Los Angeles 
• Stefan  Jaskulak, CTP, Director of Cash Management Services, City of Los Angeles  

35: Take Control: Optimizing Internal Treasury Processes

• Treasury professionals are often forced to design around outside stakeholders as opposed to optimizing operational processes.  It is critical to leverage Treasury best practices to transform inefficient current state processes and technology into a state of the art Treasury operation.  Tyco International will address first-hand how they not only re-engineered existing workflows, but also re-designed their Treasury functions and technology to optimize internal Treasury processes.
• Shubhi S. Rao, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, Global Liquidity, Tyco International 
• Michael J. Bosacco, Senior Consultant, Treasury Strategies,  Inc.  

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

45: Shared Service Centers: Realizing Efficiencies across Borders

• A Shared Service Center (SSC) can be a powerful way to achieve cost reductions, realize synergies, and improve customer service.  SSCs warrant consideration as you look to centralize cash management across borders.  Volkswagen Group of America will share their experiences and lessons learned in operating the SSC they implemented to manage both the U.S. and Canada operations..
• Lawrence S. Tolep, CTP, Treasury Operations Manager, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. 
• Cliff B. Cusack, Director, Product Sales Specialist, Canada, Citi  

47: Documentation and Legal Liability Issues in Relationship Management

• It is critically important now more than ever to pay attention to documents/contracts governing the service provider/customer relationship in these uncertain economic conditions.  This session will focus on service relationships, types of services, proper account documentation and much more.  Learn to strategically focus your efforts to protect your organization as either a customer or service provider in a highly interactive, participative format.
• Mark J. Krawczyk, CTP, Chief Financial Officer, Monarch Quilts, Principal, Czyk & Associates 
• Gregory G. Viener, CTP, Senior Vice President, Director of Public Funds, Citizen's Bank  

51: Deploying Today's Technology Models in a Treasury Environment

• Are you looking to enhance the efficiency of your treasury operations;  reduce system procurement and maintenance costs; and improve the efficiency of treasury processes? This session is designed to provide the Treasury professional with a practical, non-technical, understanding of some of the key strategies for deploying technology to meet your Treasury goals.
• Randall T. Durling, Director, International Finance, The Boeing Company  

55: Treasuries in Transition:  Lessons Learned in Treasury Reform in Iraq and Zambia

• In many countries making front page news, treasury professionals face unique - and some not so unique - challenges, ranging from technological obsolescence to civil war.  Increasingly, governments are recognizing the relationship between treasury's ability to fund key public services and social stability.  Participants in this session will learn the behind-the-scenes stories of treasury operations in Iraq and Zambia.
• Lynda  Roades, Advisor, Budget and Financial Accountability, U.S. Dept of the Treasury, Office of Technical Assistance  

57: Creating a Remote Treasury: Is Your Company Ready?

• Does your management team expect a functioning treasury in spite of power failure, civil disobedience, or natural disaster?  Have you evaluated the benefits, risks, and costs of remote treasury operations?  Participants will receive a framework to evaluate the pros and cons of remote operations.  Special emphasis will be placed on shifting management focus from staff attendance to task based supervision.
• Kevin R. Low, CTP, Assistant Treasurer, Health Net, Inc.  

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

64: Congratulations! Now What? Real World Advice on Treasury Integration after a Merger or Acquisition

• Two senior treasury professionals share their experiences and lessons learned from integrating the treasury operations of acquired companies. To be successful, the surviving Treasury team must effectively utilize the skills of their counterparts to transfer information, merge cultures, communicate with customers and evaluate existing banking relationships.  Complicating this: Management needs them to execute this plan quickly and efficiently.
• Mark E. Kirsch, CTP, Director, Treasury Operations, Eisai, Inc. 
• Gavin P. Waugh, CTP, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc.  

67: The Rise of Treasury Management: How the Financial Crisis Increases the Strategic Role of Treasury

• This panel will discuss how the financial crisis has directly influenced and changed the roles and responsibilities of treasury professionals. To facilitate a comprehensive discussion, the panelists include treasury practitioners, a treasury consultant, a treasury management banker and a treasury management professor.
• Daniel J. Carmody, CTP, Managing Director, Treasolution, Inc. 
• William T. Chittenden, Ph.D., CTP, Associate Professor of Finance, Texas State University- San Marcos 
• Philip L. Mattes, CTP, Assistant Treasurer, Career Builder, LLC 
• Susan  Donatello, Director of Treasury, Donlen Corporation 
• Jeffrey  Murrell, CTP, Senior Vice President, Frost Bank  

71: Deciphering Account Analysis Statements: The Encryption Key to Success

• The lack of transparency of bank account analysis statements is a long standing issue. Recent changes to FDIC assessments and policy changes have made the account analysis puzzle even harder to decipher. Learn about the most effective techniques and resources available to ensure that you get the highest return on investment for time spent analyzing bank analysis statements.
• Daniel D. Gill, CTP, Director, The Weiland Financial Group, Inc.  

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

87: Making the Business Case for a Treasury Technology Adoption

• Capital budgets are tight and every proposal is being scrutinized under a microscope.  However, this is not the time to ignore investments in treasury technology that improve operational efficiency just because there is no immediate ROI. Discover how to build and present a compelling business case for a treasury workstation and obtain senior management's approval of this investment.
• Kevin A. Schuh, CTP, Manager, Treasury Operations, R.H. Donnelly 
• Bob  Stark, Director, Marketing Strategy, Thomson Reuters  

88: Innovations in Efficient Bank Account Management: It's about Time

• The current paper intensive, time consuming and cumbersome process of account opening, modification and closing is painful for both banks and their corporate customers. This session will cover recent industry developments, introducing Electronic Bank Account Management and will highlight the experiences of SWIFT, a bank and a corporate working together to define the right solution for the industry.
• Stacy  Rosenthal, Senior Business Manager, Banking Initiatives, SWIFT Americas 
• Loretta  Gannon, Vice President, BNY Mellon Treasury Services 
• Susan  Boeri, Manager, Treasury Services, GE  

90: The Treasury Services RFP: Establishing the Link between Promises and Performance

• Banks sometimes promise the world in their response to an RFP to get your business. Promises often include: increased cash flow, improved customer service, and cost savings.  How do you score a bank's execution of promises made to earn your business?  It all starts with the translation of an RFP response to the services contract and continues through the development of performance benchmarks.
• Scott  Smith, CPA, CIA, CMA, Vice President, Treasurer and Finance Director, Brambles  

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

97: Constructing a Treasurer's Bridge across the U.S. - Canadian Border

• As significant trade partners, it is critical for companies operating on both sides of U.S./Canadian border to understand each other's treasury operations. Learn key differences in clearing, payment and reporting systems - including the impact of the recent cancellation of Canadian TECP initiative. Discuss various types of paper and electronic payment fraud, understand cross-border concerns and utilize tools to effectively bridge the border.
• Valerie G. Wong, CMA, Director, Treasury Operations, CCL Industries 
• William C. Brodt, CTP, Managing Director, BMO Capital Markets  

99: Improve Global Cost Savings and Compliance through In-House Banks and Shared Service Centers

• Learn how Sun Chemical's new business model leveraged their ERP systems implementation to build seamlessly integrated in-house bank processes including liquidity structures, payment factories, shared service centers and netting.  Explore benefits and cost-savings such as rationalizing bank accounts, eliminating cross-border fees, increased efficiency, straight through processing, automated accounting and improved compliance.
• Kathleen A. Zevola, Director, Treasury and Finance, Sun Chemical Corporation 
• Jaime  Ryan, Managing Partner, e5 Solutions Group, LLC  

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

118: The Power of Consolidating Banking Relationships: The Chicago Public Schools Experience

• One of the largest school districts in the U.S., Chicago Public Schools, consolidated banking services, previously provided by 70+ financial institutions, for its 600+ schools. Maximizing interest earnings is among the advantages achieved by establishing a customized account structure which is easily managed through a single Internet-based treasury management banking system.
• David A. Bryant, Treasurer, Chicago Public Schools 
• Joanna B. Skoog, Vice President,  Treasury Management Sales, U.S. Bank  

120: Treasury Technology: Perception vs. Reality

• Many treasury departments continue to conduct critical treasury activities using spreadsheets and/or antiquated treasury technology. Driving this aversion to treasury technology are often perceptions about the impact of these solutions on: Cost, Control, and Career. Evaluate many of the most commonly cited concerns/perspectives about technology adopotion voiced by treasury professionals, and find out how these beliefs differ from reality.
• Judson  Murchie, CTP, Analyst, AITE Group  

122: Implementing a Large Scale Deployment of Remote Deposit Capture - A Case Study

• Discuss the operational and technical challenges faced in the development and deployment of a remote deposit capture (RDC) initiative. Learn how Pacific Dental Services successfully developed and implemented a comprehensive RDC solution across over 150 offices throughout the Pacific Northwest.
• Tammy  Karecki, Cash Manager, Pacific Dental Services 
• Michael  Grazer, Senior Product Manager, Bank of the West  

9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

128: Treasury Benchmarking: Successful Techniques, Tactics and Tools

• Consistently benchmarking treasury operations can help ensure the implementation of best practices. This presentation will discuss proven treasury benchmarking strategies and techniques. From documenting treasury processes to discovering current best practices benchmarking information, this presentation will discuss in detail the treasury benchmarking process. This session will also include an interactive benchmarking case study.
• Pauline  Marx, Chief Assistant Treasurer, City and County of San Francisco 
• Daniel J. Carmody, CTP, Managing Director, TreaSolution, Inc.  

131: A Best-in Class Cash Forecasting Solution:  Leveraging Multiple Technology Platforms  to Realize the Dream

• The frustrations of making multiple technology platforms communicate effectively to produce an accurate and robust consolidated cash forecast have been felt by thousands of cash forecasters.  This session will involve a discussion of how Microsoft was able to develop a centralized cash forecasting solution by utilizing several technology platforms including Sharepoint, Excel, a treasury workstation, and their ERP system.
• Christy  Barwick, CTP, Senior Manager, Corporate Finance, Microsoft Corporation 
• Anita M. Prasad, General Manager, Treasury Capital Management, Microsoft Corporation 
• Bob  Stark, Director, Marketing Strategy, Thomson Reuters  

134: Tackle the Treasury Paper Chase with a Document Imaging Solution

• How do you effectively manage the piles of relevant paper and megabytes of electronic files generated and received by your treasury department? Discover how one company created an imaging solution to capture and store critical treasury operational documents for easy access and retrieval.  Business continuity and document destruction issues, key considerations in the development of this solution, will also be discussed.
• William J. Luehrmann, Director, Treasury Services, Occidental Petroleum Corporation