Treasury Manager

Treasury Manager

Location Madison

Job Category Accounting/Finance

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Position Purpose

The Treasury Manager is responsible for both strategic and day to day treasury functions, combining tactical treasury operations with strategic oversight of liquidity, capital structure, financial risk management, and long term planning. This role leads a team of treasury professionals and partners closely with Finance, Accounting, and business units to ensure financial stability, optimize access to capital, and support organizational growth.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all treasury operations, including liquidity planning, short and long term cash forecasting.

• Oversee daily treasury activities including cash positioning, cash disbursements, bank account administration, credit facilities, letters of credit, and short term investments.

• Lead the company’s capital structure strategy, including debt issuance, refinancing, credit facility management, and interactions with credit rating agencies.

• Maintain strong relationships with banking partners, financial institutions, and credit rating agencies; ensure high quality service and issue resolution.

• Monitor and analyze financial markets, interest rate trends, and regulatory developments to guide treasury strategy and risk mitigation.

• Direct investment of corporate cash within approved policies, ensuring capital preservation and optimized returns.

• Support the execution of borrowing and debt related activities; ensure compliance with covenants, reporting requirements, and treasury policies.

• Identify and implement process enhancements, automation opportunities, and system improvements to strengthen treasury performance and controls.

• Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual treasury reporting; support Accounting during financial close cycles.

• Provide treasury insights to Finance leadership and support Board level presentations and materials.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strategic Thinking – Anticipates financial trends and positioning needs; integrates long term strategic thinking into treasury planning.

• Financial Insight – Applies strong understanding of liquidity, capital markets, debt instruments, and risk management.

• Directs Work – Delegates effectively and enables high team performance with clear priorities.

• Manages Complexity – Interprets financial, regulatory, and market information to support decision making.

• Effective Communication – Clearly conveys complex financial topics to executives and cross functional partners.

• Builds Relationships – Fosters strong internal partnerships and external relationships with banks, agencies, and key stakeholders.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of cash management, liquidity forecasting, and capital markets.

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including scenario analysis.

• Proficiency with treasury management systems and banking platforms.

• Working knowledge of debt structures, covenants, credit metrics, and rating agency methodologies.

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.

• High proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analytical tools.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.

• Advanced degree or applicable certification(s) desired.

Experience

• 8–12+ years of progressive finance experience, with significant treasury operations and strategic treasury exposure.

• Demonstrated success with liquidity planning, debt management, and financial risk mitigation.

• Strong history of managing banking relationships; public company experience preferred.

Work Location

• This hybrid role is based at our Madison, WI headquarters. While three days onsite is the minimum, team collaboration and business needs may require additional in-office presence.