WHAT WE NEED
Reporting into the Sr. Director of Treasury & Accounting, the Sr. Manager Treasury is responsible for managing the organization’s day-to-day treasury operations, including liquidity management, banking operations, financial risk management, and cash flow forecasting activities, to support the company’s operational and long-term strategic objectives. This role serves as a key finance business partner, supporting transformation initiatives through automation, process optimization, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies such as AI. This role combines strong treasury expertise with an innovative, forward-thinking mindset to help modernize and transform treasury operations.
The Sr. Manager Treasury will partner closely with leaders from FP&A, Accounting, Procurement, Sales and Digital teams to support the alignment of treasury operations with the company’s broader financial and operational objectives, contributing to sustainable growth and long-term value creation.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing treasury team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence
- Establish clear goals, development plans, and performance metrics for members of the Treasury team
- Build cross-functional relationships and influence across Finance, Digital, Procurement and Sales teams
- Treasury Strategy & Planning:
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- Support the development and execution of the company’s treasury strategy in alignment with growth objectives and ownership goals
- Partner closely with the Sr. Director of Treasury & Accounting on day-to-day decisions related to capital allocation, liquidity, and financial risk
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the treasury function, embracing technology and data-driven decision making
- Track cash and liquidity KPIs, preparing regular performance insights and recommendations for senior leadership
- Cash & Liquidity Management:
- Manage the day-to-day cash management framework, including daily cash positioning, daily cash flow forecasting, and liquidity forecasting
- Oversee the build-out and continuous refinement of multi-horizon cash flow forecasting models leveraging advanced Excel and analytics tools
- Ensure the company maintains optimal liquidity across all operating entities to support working capital, capital expenditures, and strategic initiatives
- Manage revolving credit facility utilization and ensure compliance with all debt covenants
- Technology, Automation & Innovation:
- Support the transformation of treasury operations through automation, eliminating manual processes and driving scalability across the function
- Support the evaluation, selection, and implementation of Treasury systems, ERP enhancements, and fintech solutions
- Leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to enhance cash forecasting accuracy, scenario analysis, and fraud detection capabilities
- Partner with Digital and Finance to deploy advanced analytics platforms and dashboards that provide real-time treasury visibility across the organization
- Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices relevant to treasury in the food and beverage sector
WHAT YOU WILL DO Continued
- Capital Structure & Risk Management:
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- Support the management of the company’s capital structure, including debt administration, covenant compliance, and refinancing activities
- Support the development and execution of hedging strategies for key financial exposures, including interest rates, commodity inputs (e.g., agricultural commodities, packaging), and foreign exchange
- Support enterprise-wide financial risk assessments and maintain a robust risk management framework aligned with ownership objectives
- Provide financial analysis to support senior leadership in evaluating M&A opportunities, financing strategies, and other strategic investments
- Banking Relationships & Operations:
- Support the Sr. Director of Treasury & Accounting in relationship management for all banking partners, ensuring the company receives competitive terms, services, and fee structures
- Oversee all banking administration including account structure, authorized signers, portal administration, and payment controls
- Drive a payment modernization strategy encompassing ACH, wire, virtual card, and emerging real-time payment rails
- Treasury Policies & Compliance:
- Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of treasury policies covering cash management, debt management, financial risk, and banking operations
- Ensure a strong internal control environment in alignment with company policies and external regulatory requirements
- Support external audits and financial reporting as it pertains to all treasury-related disclosures
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required; MBA a plus
- A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive treasury experience
- A minimum of five (5) years in a supervisory or team lead capacity
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency required (complex financial modeling, dynamic dashboards, Power Bi, and macro development)
- Demonstrated experience supporting technology transformation initiatives, including TMS implementations, ERP integrations, or fintech deployments
- Experience leveraging automation and AI tools to improve treasury operations and drive efficiencies
- Strong knowledge of cash management, liquidity forecasting, capital markets, debt management, and financial risk management
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to senior leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation preferred
- Private equity-backed or privately held company experience a plus
- Experience in the food and beverage, consumer goods, or manufacturing industry preferred
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