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Treasury Management

Optimize your company’s cash management with Every’s treasury tools.

Cash Management

Maximize the value of your company’s cash:

Cash Positioning

Real-time view of cash across accounts

Yield Optimization

Earn interest on idle cash

Forecasting

Predict future cash needs

Liquidity Management

Ensure sufficient operating cash

Treasury Dashboard

Comprehensive view of your treasury:
Current Status:
  • Total cash balance
  • Available liquidity
  • Reserved funds
  • Invested balances
  • Cash by account type
  • Cash by entity (if applicable)

High-Yield Accounts

Earn more on your cash balances:
1

Assess Cash Needs

Determine operating cash requirements
2

Identify Excess Cash

Calculate surplus cash available to invest
3

Select Account Type

Choose high-yield savings or money market
4

Transfer Funds

Move excess cash to yield-bearing account
5

Monitor & Rebalance

Regularly review and adjust allocations

Account Types

Different accounts for different needs:
Account TypeTypical APYLiquidityBest For
Checking0.01% - 0.50%ImmediateDaily operations
High-Yield Savings4.00% - 5.50%1-3 business daysShort-term reserves
Money Market4.50% - 5.00%1-3 business daysEmergency fund
Treasury Bills5.00% - 5.50%Matures 4-52 weeksStrategic reserves
CDs4.50% - 5.50%At maturityLong-term savings
APY rates are indicative and subject to market conditions

Sweep Accounts

Automatically optimize cash: How Sweeps Work:
  1. Set target balance for operating account
  2. Excess cash automatically sweeps to high-yield account
  3. Cash returns when operating account drops below target
  4. Happens daily, automatically
Benefits:
  • Maximize interest earnings
  • Maintain liquidity
  • No manual transfers needed
  • Optimize every dollar

Cash Forecasting

Predict future cash positions:
Next 30 Days:
  • Scheduled payroll
  • Upcoming bills
  • Expected customer payments
  • Recurring revenue
  • Seasonal patterns
Next 90 Days:
  • Quarterly tax payments
  • Planned capital expenditures
  • Growth investments
  • Debt service
  • Budget projections
Next 12 Months:
  • Annual budgets
  • Strategic initiatives
  • Expansion plans
  • Major purchases
  • Funding needs

Liquidity Management

Ensure you have cash when you need it: Liquidity Ratios:
  • Current Ratio - Current assets / current liabilities
  • Quick Ratio - (Current assets - inventory) / current liabilities
  • Cash Ratio - Cash / current liabilities
Target Benchmarks:
  • Maintain 3-6 months operating expenses in liquid accounts
  • Keep 30 days expenses in checking
  • Invest excess in high-yield accounts
Insufficient liquidity can lead to missed opportunities or operational disruptions

Investment Options

Safe, short-term investment vehicles: Treasury Securities:
  • T-Bills - 4 week to 52 week maturities
  • T-Notes - 2 to 10 year maturities
  • Backed by U.S. government
  • Highly liquid
  • Competitive yields
Money Market Funds:
  • Professional management
  • Diversified holdings
  • Daily liquidity
  • Stable $1 NAV target
  • Low risk
Commercial Paper:
  • Short-term corporate debt
  • 1 to 270 day maturities
  • Higher yields than treasuries
  • More risk than government securities
Consider a ladder strategy with staggered maturities for regular liquidity

Debt Management

Manage business debt effectively: Outstanding Debt:
  • View all loans and credit lines
  • Track payment schedules
  • Monitor interest costs
  • Calculate debt ratios
  • Plan payoff strategies
Refinancing Opportunities:
  • Monitor interest rate environment
  • Compare current rates to market
  • Calculate refinancing savings
  • Evaluate prepayment penalties

Working Capital Management

Optimize your working capital cycle: Components:
  1. Accounts Receivable - Money customers owe you
  2. Inventory - Products or materials on hand
  3. Accounts Payable - Money you owe vendors
Optimization Strategies:
  • Accelerate receivables collection
  • Extend payables (strategically)
  • Minimize inventory holding
  • Negotiate better payment terms

Banking Relationships

Manage relationships with financial institutions:
  • Track all banking partners
  • Monitor account terms and fees
  • Compare service offerings
  • Negotiate better rates
  • Consolidate where beneficial
  • Diversify for risk management

Foreign Exchange

Manage currency exposure: FX Services:
  • Multi-currency accounts
  • Spot FX trades
  • Forward contracts
  • Currency hedging
  • Real-time exchange rates
Use Cases:
  • International payments
  • Foreign receivables
  • Currency risk hedging
  • Global expansion

Treasury Policies

Establish treasury management policies:
  • Investment Policy - Allowed investment types and limits
  • Counterparty Policy - Approved financial institutions
  • Liquidity Policy - Minimum cash requirements
  • Risk Management - Risk tolerance and limits
  • Authorization Policy - Approval requirements

Compliance and Controls

Maintain strong treasury controls:
  • Separate initiation and approval
  • Multiple signers for large transactions
  • Independent reconciliation
  • Audit trails
  • Transaction confirmations
  • Investment certificates
  • Account statements
  • Reconciliation records
  • Policy documents
  • Daily cash position
  • Weekly treasury report
  • Monthly investment performance
  • Quarterly risk assessment
  • Annual policy review

Treasury Reports

Generate comprehensive treasury reports:
  • Cash Position Report - Current cash by account
  • Cash Flow Report - Inflows and outflows analysis
  • Yield Report - Interest earnings and APY
  • Liquidity Report - Available cash and reserves
  • Investment Portfolio - Holdings and performance
  • Debt Service Schedule - Upcoming debt payments

Risk Management

Identify and manage treasury risks: Types of Risk:
  • Credit Risk - Counterparty default risk
  • Liquidity Risk - Inability to meet obligations
  • Interest Rate Risk - Rate fluctuations impact
  • Currency Risk - FX exposure
  • Operational Risk - Process failures
Mitigation Strategies:
  • Diversify counterparties
  • Maintain liquidity buffers
  • Use rate hedging instruments
  • Natural hedging for FX
  • Strong internal controls
Regular risk assessments help identify and address treasury risks proactively

Automation

Automate treasury operations:
  • Automated cash sweeps
  • Scheduled transfers
  • Auto-invest excess cash
  • Rebalancing rules
  • Alert thresholds
  • Report generation

Treasury Best Practices

Optimize your treasury function:
  1. Daily Cash Management - Review position daily
  2. Regular Forecasting - Update forecasts weekly
  3. Yield Optimization - Don’t let cash sit idle
  4. Relationship Management - Build strong bank relationships
  5. Policy Adherence - Follow treasury policies
  6. Continuous Improvement - Regularly review and optimize

Getting Treasury Support

Access treasury expertise:
  • Dedicated treasury advisor
  • Cash management consultation
  • Investment strategy guidance
  • Policy development support
  • Market insights and updates
  • Best practice recommendations