Director of Treasury

Primary Purpose: The Director of Treasury for Heritage oversees the Treasury function to provide proper fiduciary control over the company's financial resources. Additionally, the Director of Treasury collaborates with Accounting leadership as the team works together, aligned with the company vision and strategy, to provide accurate and timely financial information to company management. This person should have an extensive background working in a matrix organization across multiple business units and functions including sales, operations, supply chain, marketing, IT, and accounting. This role is highly visible and will require an individual who can not only lead the charge, but to also complete the work, drive initiatives, and mentor and develop staff.

Essential Functions and Requirements:

• Ensure Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and performing in a safe manner at all times.
• Oversee the treasury management bank account strategy and ensure that appropriate cash management internal controls are in place. Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to Treasury functions. Lead the development and maintenance of banking relationships to support our growth and banking strategies.
• Lead all cash management functions through personal efforts and leveraging existing team members through mentorship and training. Recommend and execute process improvements and productivity initiatives in the treasury operations space. Evaluate and monitor bank service and bank performance. Managing and monitoring daily cash operations for all entities. Monitor bank transactions for unusual activity. Oversee monthly bank reconciliations.
• Collaborate with existing team members to ensure success and process improvements within merchant card processing. Additionally monitor and ensure programs like Avid Exchange and others are benefiting the company and leveraged fully.
• Develop both a short-term forecast of cash flows from one to eight weeks and a longer term forecast (1-3 years) which aligns with company's longer term budgets/forecasts. Lead Bank/Credit Facility reporting and compliance.
• Participate in the leadership of various operational based accounting functions that the Accounting Team currently supports, such as (Cash Management, Credit and Collections, Billing, Cash Application, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Capital Acquisition) as well as support the ongoing development and utilization of financial planning and reporting tools (Oracle EPM, MS Power BI) across the organization to improve operational and financial transparency.
• Serve as a leader for Operational Excellence / LEAN Six-Sigma initiatives and projects, partnering with HES' head of Business Excellence and Master Black Belt. Recommend and execute process improvements and productivity initiatives in treasury operations and other accounting areas.
• Work closely with location/functional leaders and other Directors of Accounting to improve and drive positive change in the working capital performance of the company.
• Collaborating with business leaders, take ownership in the development and reporting of key metrics (KPIs) relating to cash and debt compliance. Incorporate these metrics into daily/weekly/monthly reports, dashboards, and business review meetings. Provide clarity by connecting operational metrics to financial performance to improve decision making and drive better business outcomes.
• Assist in the development of management presentations, including monthly financial reviews, dashboard reviews, and any necessary BOD decks.
• Provide financial/business support and expertise as needed for various M&A related activities, including financial modeling and sensitivity analysis.
• Most importantly, this role will serve as a mentor to employees within the department supporting their freedom to learn and grow.

Heritage believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the company to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Education: Four Year Degree in Finance or Accounting required. MBA preferred.

Experience: Minimum 10 years of industry related experience and continued professional development required. Minimum 5 years management experience required. Strong accounting knowledge required. CPA/CMA/CTP/FPAC preferred.

Knowledge and Abilities: This is a highly visible role where showing up and leading by example is absolutely necessary to drive change and better business outcomes. Demonstrated analytical skills and techniques, visible display of intellectual curiosity, and proven record of making a positive difference in the outcome of projects. Keen ability and affinity for influencing, building trust and credibility, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and leaders. Strong business acumen and an understanding of value to assist in analyzing business information to provide insights. Polished and effective communication skills, keenly skilled in questioning, challenging, and inquiring with tact and diplomacy. Successful track record in project management, leading cross-functional project teams, communicating the purpose, objectives, timeline, deliverables, and results. Highly skilled in all advanced functionality in MS Excel is required; deep understanding of data architecture and experience with advanced planning & analytical tools (ex. Oracle EPM, MS Power BI) is a major plus. Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft Financials is a plus. Ability to envision, create, process, and deliver data-driven analyses via savvy presentation skills. Ability to thrive in a hands on, opportunistic, problem-solving culture. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary to document and effectively translate financial information to operations and commercial colleagues. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

A post offer drug screen will be required.

EEO including disability/veteran

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