Director of Treasury - Ames, United States - Workiva

Description

Summary

The Director of Treasury is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's global treasury functions, including cash management, liquidity management, risk management, and capital markets activities. They play a critical role in optimizing the company's financial resources, managing financial risks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

What You'll Do

Cash Management

• Develop and implement strategies for optimizing cash flows and maintaining appropriate levels of liquidity
• Monitor daily cash balances and forecast future cash needs to ensure sufficient funds are available to meet operational requirements
• Manage banking relationships and negotiate favorable terms for banking services
• Manage operational processes including intercompany loans, credit facility management, foreign exchange risk management that includes balance sheet and income statement FX exposure analysis, monitoring, and hedging, and forward contracts when appropriate

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, including interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, and credit risk
• Develop and implement hedging strategies to protect against adverse movements in interest rates, exchange rates, and commodity prices
• Monitor market conditions and regulatory developments to assess their impact on the company's risk exposure

Capital Markets Activities

• Evaluate financing alternatives and recommend appropriate funding sources, including debt issuance, equity issuance, and other capital market transactions
• Coordinate with investment bankers, legal counsel, and other advisors to execute financing transactions
• Manage relationships with investors and credit rating agencies

Treasury Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day treasury operations, including cash management, cash forecasting, wire transfers, and bank account administration
• Implement and maintain treasury systems and processes to streamline operations and enhance efficiency
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures related to treasury activities

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Prepare and analyze treasury-related financial reports, including cash flow forecasts, liquidity reports, and risk exposure reports
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and internal policies related to treasury activities
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to provide necessary information and support audits of treasury activities

What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Extensive experience 8+ years in treasury management roles, preferably in a corporate environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation or similar certification preferred
• Strong understanding of the FX exposures and FX risk-mitigating programs
• Strong understanding of financial markets, banking products, and treasury management systems
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership abilities and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Travel Requirement

• Up to 10 %

Working Conditions

• Reliable internet access for any period working remotely, not in a Workiva office

How You'll Be Rewarded

A discretionary bonus typically paid annually

Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire

401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.

Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.

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