Corporate Finance Director of Treasury

Description

Business Contribution: 

CentroMotion   has an opening for a Finance Director – Treasury. The Finance Director oversees the corporate   treasury team and the financial shared services group. This role reports   to the Chief Financial Officer and has two direct   reports, including a Treasury Manager and Shared Services Manager. 

The Finance   Director – Treasury leads global cash forecasting, drives projects to   increase working capital velocity and manages liquidity and debt   reporting. This role serves as the key   contact for CentroMotion’s global banking partners, must maintain an   appropriate internal control environment, is involved in cash repatriation   activities and is the owner of the global cash management function. In addition, as the leader of the treasury   function, this role also is responsible for providing   strategic direction to ensure implementation of best practices and accurate   and timely recording of transactions. The   Finance Director will be responsible for leveraging their expertise and   experience to drive cash management and free cash flow for a global Company. 

This role   provides financial and treasury leadership for the business, is involved in   many cross discipline and strategic initiatives and serves as a business   partner. This   role must be a change agent, self-motivated, hands-on, have strong problem-solving   skills and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously, while being   detail oriented and involved in the corporate finance team and the broader business. 

Treasury

· The   treasury team is responsible for global cash and debt management and real   estate leasing.

· Accountable   for global cash forecasting process -  working   with business unit teams and summarizing results to guide cash movements for   the Company.

· Works   closely with Corporate Controller and Tax Director to maximize cash flow   efficiency and cash repatriation.

· Oversight   of available cash, borrowings and repayments under a term loan and revolver   and related compliance. 

· Supports   treasury and cash management operations and helps develop strategies to   maximize efficiencies, safeguard assets and minimize costs. Ensures compliance with internal   controls, policies and procedures.

· Identify   and recommend treasury related products and solutions to streamline and   automate treasury functions in line with treasury industry best practices. 

· Manages   the company’s banking relationships and manages real estate leasing activity.

· Assists   with acquisition activity, as needed, including due diligence and/or   integration.

Shared   Services

· Domestic shared services includes credit &   collection, cash application, invoice processing, cash disbursements, vendor   and customer set-up/maintenance and travel and expense reporting (concur).

· Maintains open lines of communication with   business unit and corporate departments (finance, HR, purchasing, etc.) to   monitor and maintain the expected level of service/support from the shared   service center.

· Continuously   challenge current practices and procedures as the business evolves - to   implement improvements in policy, procedures and systems. Drive   standardization, simplification and automation of processes/transactions in   all areas of finance.

· Proactively work with existing   business units and newly acquired companies to centralize transaction   processing.

· Define and articulate the   strategic direction for the shared services function

Requirements

Required Capabilities:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance. CPA required.

· 15 years of experience in accounting with experience in leading a corporate treasury function for a global company. 

· Successful candidate will be a highly motivated team player with excellent interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to quickly and accurately analyze a situation and arrive at an effective fact-based decision or solution. Pragmatic approach with the ability to establish priorities.

· Strong finance and business acumen, attention to detail and writing of commentary and analytical summaries is required 

· Must be a visionary, have a customer focused approach and commercial awareness

· Inspires and motivates all stakeholders and direct reports while constantly displaying integrity and respect

· Able to adjust to changing priorities-- ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

· Self-motivated and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and own professional development—strong work ethic.

Proficiency in the use of technology including thorough understanding of ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.