Tammy G. Harris
Treasury Professional
Lake Villa,IL
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with over 20 years of experience leading and supervising cross-functional teams to drive organizational success. Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail combined with a proactive mindset. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and foster a collaborative work environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Treasury Operations
Transworld Systems Inc.
Lake Forest, IL
05.2019 - 02.2025
- Directed a team of treasury professionals in executing daily cash management activities, including forecasting daily cash flows and monitoring liquidity position
- Coordinated the integration of multiple acquisitions, including establishing required banking accounts and services
- Including the implementation of an investment sweep option to maximize cash balances
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with financial institutions to negotiate favorable terms and manage banking relationships
- Including two merchant processing companies used by the Operations teams for collections activity
- Oversaw the management of over 100 trust bank accounts used for the processing of all collection activity
- Managed individual and team tasks for the Client Accounting, Cash Posting, and Treasury Teams
- Within the Client Accounting Team we documented client statement and remittance processing to absorb client base from five separate acquisitions
- Lead the team responsible for processing all the client remittance check, wire and ACH payments totaling over $200M per month
- To guarantee timely reimbursement to the clients created an open item reporting, helped team members manage pending items
- Worked directly with Client Services, the Client, and Accounting when necessary to assist with complicated client remittance or reconcilement issues
- Developed, produced, and analyzed client outstanding receivable reporting to allow for more timely reporting and collection of outstanding balances
Director, Controller Department
Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company, in Liquidation (Kemper Insurance Company)
Lake Zu, Illinois
01.2014 - 05.2019
- Oversaw team responsible for processing all corporate disbursements and receipts, including training new staff to maintain consistent controls during organizational changes
- Managed weekly preparation of all check disbursements and annual 1099 preparation and reporting
- Supervised processing of $2.6 billion in collateral transactions during runoff period, administering transactions and reporting on remaining $275 million in collateral
- Monitored daily cash balances for investment to optimize cash flow, maintain liquidity, and maximize investment income
- Served as principal contact for all banking relationships, opening/closing bank accounts and managing services
- Acted as system administrator for online banking, setting up new users, managing access, and updating authority
- Assisted in testing, implementation, and upgrade of Microsoft Great Plains financial system
- Document departmental procedures to ensure a smooth transition to The Office of Special Deputy Receiver and Corporate Accounting Departments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Wisconsin – Parkside
Kenosha, WI 01.1994 - 5 1997
Skills
- Treasury Operations Proficiency
- Financial Institution Administration
- Merchant Payment Solutions
- Financial Accounting
- SAP Proficiency
- Great Plains Proficiency
- Payment Management
- Accounts Receivable Processing
- Workflow Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Problem Resolution
- Project Coordination
Timeline
Director of Treasury Operations
Transworld Systems Inc.
05.2019 - 02.2025
Director, Controller Department
Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company, in Liquidation (Kemper Insurance Company)
01.2014 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Wisconsin – Parkside
01.1994 - 5 1997
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