Treasury Director
Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
FinanceFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Liquidity & Cash Management
- Oversee daily cash positioning, liquidity planning, and global cash management activities.
- Develop and maintain short- and long-term cash flow forecasts in partnership with FP&A.
- Optimize cash deployment strategies to support operations, investments, and debt obligations.
- Ensure efficient movement of funds across entities, geographies, and banking structures.
- Capital Structure & Financing
- Support the development and execution of the company’s capital structure strategy, including debt and credit facilities.
- Manage debt portfolio, including compliance with covenants, interest payments, and reporting requirements.
- Lead financing activities such as credit facility renewals, refinancing, and bank negotiations.
- Evaluate financing alternatives to support growth, acquisitions, and capital investments.
- Banking & Financial Relationships
- Manage relationships with banks, lenders, and financial institutions.
- Oversee selection, onboarding, and performance of banking partners.
- Negotiate banking agreements, fees, and service structures to optimize cost and service levels.
- Ensure appropriate banking structure to support global operations.
- Financial Risk Management
- Identify, assess, and manage financial risks including interest rate, foreign exchange, and counterparty risk.
- Develop and execute hedging strategies aligned with company risk tolerance and policies.
- Maintain monitoring market conditions and provide recommendations to mitigate financial exposure.
- Ensure compliance with treasury policies and applicable regulations.
- Treasury Operations & Controls
- Oversee treasury operations, including payment processes, cash controls, and bank account management.
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls and governance over treasury activities.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, audit requirements, and regulatory obligations.
- Cash Forecasting & Business Partnership
- Collaborate with FP&A to integrate cash forecasting with financial plans and business performance.
- Provide insights into liquidity impacts of strategic initiatives, capital expenditures, and operational changes.
- Support enterprise planning efforts with treasury-specific inputs and analysis.
- Systems & Process Optimization
- Lead implementation and optimization of treasury management systems (TMS) and banking platforms.
- Drive automation, efficiency, and standardization across treasury processes.
- Enhance visibility into global cash, risk exposures, and liquidity metrics.
- Partner with Finance and Technology teams on system integrations and upgrades.
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 10–12+ years of progressive experience in treasury, corporate finance, or related roles.
- Demonstrated experience managing liquidity, debt, and financial risk in a corporate environment for publicly traded company.
- Experience working with financial institutions and managing credit facilities.
- Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) or similar designation preferred.
- Experience with ERP and treasury systems preferred.
- Experience working with different currencies preferred.
- Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of cash management, capital markets, and corporate finance principles.
- Expertise in cash forecasting, liquidity planning, and financial risk management.
- Knowledge of debt instruments, credit agreements, and covenant compliance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders and external partners.
- Proficiency in treasury management systems and banking platforms.
- The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.
- Forgent Power is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.