Manager- Treasury USA

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. 

Basic Job Functions:

• We are seeking a strategic and highly skilled Manager to join our Treasury team. In this advanced role, you will oversee funding and cash management for domestic and international subsidiaries, optimize global banking structures, and manage complex foreign currency and insurance responsibilities. This position demands strong treasury operations experience, leadership in financial environments, and the ability to drive cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate will collaborate across departments, build professional relationships, and provide insights to enhance financial operations. This role emphasizes continuous learning, adaptability, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance in all financial matters.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field is required.
• Master's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in treasury, finance, banking, or a related field is required. 
• Strong knowledge of global banking operations, foreign exchange, and insurance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Professional certification in finance or treasury (e.g., CPA, CTP, CFA) is preferred.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Understands the business, stays updated on trends and regulations, seizes opportunities, anticipates changes, and makes strategic decisions aligned with the company's vision. Apply situational awareness to assess and respond to the financial environment dynamically, utilizing strategic thinking for long-term financial planning.
• Analytical Aptitude: Strong analytical skills for data analysis and deriving actionable insights. Maintain a continuous learning mindset to stay updated with industry trends and adapt to new techniques.
• Collaboration and Business Partnership: Demonstrate collaboration and business partnership skills to ensure effective teamwork across departments and ensure business readiness. Ability to innovate and develop new solutions.
• Communication and Influencing: Exhibit effective communication skills to clearly convey information and engage stakeholders. Develop strong influencing skills to persuade and motivate others.
• Agility and Adaptability: Be agile, adapting quickly to changes and navigating different organizational levels.
• Accountability and Problem-Solving: Take accountability for financial decisions and outcomes. Display excellent problem-solving skills to address issues efficiently. Oversee and optimize financial activities through effective process and project management.
• Team Leadership: Attract, develop, and retain a high-performing team fostering autonomy, trust, and accountability. Possess self-awareness to understand strengths and development areas, build high-performing teams, and mentor team members to maximize performance. Exhibit commitment and courage to lead.
• Customer Focus: Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and prioritize them in decision-making.

Essential Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Analysis:

• Plan and direct strategic activities to meet business objectives.
• Analyze variances in the treasury budget and maintain company-wide treasury policies and internal controls.
• Identify financial risks, develop mitigation strategies, and lead investment and borrowing initiatives.
• Develop and monitor capital structures, strategic finance initiatives, and complete special projects.

Cash Management and Optimization:

• Oversee funding and cash management for domestic and international subsidiaries.
• Optimize banking infrastructure, cash management, and treasury technology with IT collaboration.
• Manage excess operating cash and daily liquidity for optimal interest revenue.
• Enhance cash flow forecasting with FP&A.

Risk Management:

• Manage foreign exchange and interest rate risks through hedging, share repurchase, and equipment leasing.
• Advise on currency and interest rate risks and liquidity planning.
• Advise on sales and supply chain contracts as a subject matter expert on credit exposure and security.
• Oversee credit insurance and develop risk management strategies.
• Ensure compliance with treasury rules and maintain accurate accounting procedures.

Relationship Management:

• Maintain and enhance relationships with financial institutions to support the company's cash management operations.
• Manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, rating agencies, investors, and senior management.
• Serve as primary bank contact for cash management and compliance, and ensure loan and debt covenant compliance.
• Coordinate with investment advisors for transactions and cost efficiency, and manage capital market efforts to ensure investment law compliance.

Reporting and Communication:

• Prepare finance risk committee reports and develop investor communication strategies.
• Create and track treasury reporting dashboards and KPIs.
• Ensure the development and presentation of comprehensive reports on liquidity and cash management metrics to executives and the Board of Directors.
• Collaborate with FP&A and business partners to optimize working capital and oversee third-party service providers.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will oversee up to four financial analysts associates, including supervisors.

Travel:

• 5% - 10%

Estimated Salary Range:

• $97,500-$139,000 Annually. 

US Physical Requirements:

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are a driving force in the success of our company.