Treasury Manager - Overland Park, KS

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Job Summary

This role is for a treasury professional who can independently manage day-to-day liquidity, borrowing activity, and cash forecasting, while also supporting broader treasury initiatives such as intercompany structures, credit facilities, hedging, reporting, and transaction support.

This role is based in the Overland Park, KS office and sits within the Finance organization. The position partners closely with internal stakeholders across tax, legal, and accounting, and also works directly with external partners, including treasury management officers at the Company’s current and prospective lenders. Strong communication, initiative, attention to detail, relationship-building, and technical treasury expertise are essential for success in this role.

The ideal candidate brings treasury experience, a willingness to take on new challenges, and the ability to apply that expertise to improve processes, strengthen controls, and support effective decision-making while maintaining a high degree of accuracy. Responsibilities span forecasting, reporting, and documentation, as well as identifying, developing, and implementing solutions that improve treasury processes and broader business outcomes.

The role will be critical to the Company’s overall cash strategy, with opportunities for growth and development in a fast-paced environment.

This role is expected to quickly assume ownership of daily cash and borrowing activity, strengthen documentation, controls, and processes related to intercompany activity, and develop and manage key reporting, including cash forecasts, audit support, and cash flow trend analysis. A successful candidate will also be capable of supporting and advancing the Company’s strategic approach to risk management, leasing, and other loan and collateral agreements. Success in this role will require a collaborative, team-oriented professional who is willing to step in and support the broader team as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the company’s cash position including borrowings (and letters of credit), paydowns, transfers under/through the Company’s revolving credit facility and cash accounts based upon current and forecasted liquidity.
• Optimize borrowing costs through liquidity management and risk management strategies (interest and F/X).
• Work with 3rd parties on Know Your Customer (KYC) reporting requirements for existing and new accounts.
• Manage all third-party borrowings; interest and principal payments, bank fee analysis, know your customer (KYC) reporting.
• Document, manage and track intercompany loan agreements, balances and settlements between different entity groups of the Company including international operations.
• Closely coordinate and collaborate with Sr. Manager of Treasury, Disbursements and Programs to effectively integrate all functions of the Treasury department and provide back-up and flex capacity within the group.
• Review and interpret credit agreements, covenant packages, and key provisions, and support refinancing or new loan/borrowing/collateral activity.
• Monthly, quarterly and annual cash reporting for internal purposes and audit support.
• Manage a strategic plan for equipment leasing strategy, other loan agreements, and LOC or other collateral agreements.
• Identify and recommend treasury process improvements that enhance control, efficiency, and business outcomes.
• Develop and maintain an annual and rolling cash budget to be used by leadership.
• Support acquisition and similar transactions through diligence and development of flow of funds with internal coordination.
• Lead treasury initiatives cross-functionally while also executing key individual responsibilities.

Qualifications

•  6+ years of relevant corporate treasury, banking, or corporate finance experience, including meaningful ownership of cash positioning, liquidity planning, borrowings, and treasury reporting; 8+ years preferred for candidates expected to operate independently with limited ramp-up.
• Experience independently (or primarily) managing cash and borrowing positions, liquidity planning, intercompany positions.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with limited supervision and direct oversight in a corporate treasury environment.
• Advanced expertise working with Excel, SAP, and SAC reporting systems as well as various bank portals and bank activity files
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment and work with different functional groups in a collaborative manner.
• Attention to detail and willingness to dive into new challenges to help solve problems of any type and develop solutions for future improvements and efficiency. 
• Independent thinker with experience making recommendations and exhibiting independent ownership and accountability.
• Experience with credit documents, 3 statement financial projections and risk management
• Minimal travel.
• Prior treasury experience or banking experience.
• Must be a self-starter driven to continuously learn and develop by taking on new challenges

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting