Treasury and Accounting Manager

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Treasury and Accounting Manager

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our client is a fast-growing and highly acquisitive company in the heart of downtown Chicago that is looking for a Treasury Manager to join the team. This is a high-visibility role (reporting to the Controller!) within a profitable and well-funded company. This role is going to function as Head of Treasury and is their first Treasury hire which will report directly to the Controller.

    Treasury:

    • Manage bank account administration, including openings, closures, and authorized signers.
    • Lead the corporate card program, overseeing card issuance, terminations, expense reconciliation, and reimbursements.
    • Handle banking tasks related to acquisitions and integrations.
    • Develop and monitor internal treasury controls.
    • Drive treasury operations improvements for scalability.
    • Analyze and report bank and credit card fees quarterly.
    • Maintain strong banking relationships.
    • Support financial statement audits.

    Accounts Payable:

    • Hire, train, and manage a team of four AP Specialists.
    • Oversee AP processes, ensuring accurate transaction coding and reporting.
    • Develop and implement AP policies and procedures.
    • Lead AP integration for new acquisitions.
    • Serve as main contact for vendor management and payment resolutions.
    • Ensure timely invoice processing, payment approvals, and reconciliations.
    • Manage weekly AP check runs and electronic payments (ACH & wire).
    • Assist with monthly AP closing and support other assigned projects.

    Qualifications:

    • 4-7 years in Treasury/AP management or supervisory roles.
    • Management expereince
    • Cash management experience
    • Vendor and banking relationship experience
    • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
    • Attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.
    • Ability to collaborate across teams in a dynamic, high-growth environment